Issaquah will be making music on Saturday, June 21 in celebration of International Music Day (Fete de la Musique).  International Music Day is the one day a year people around the world celebrate the importance of music through free, open and accessible events throughout the U.S. and the world.

The event is celebrated in over 450 cities and 100 countries when musicians take to the streets, sidewalks, and parks to play. Entire communities come out to listen, dance and join in making music. Each community organizes its own events, and each celebration has a distinct expression.

In Issaquah, musicians are taking to the streets in downtown and Gilman Village. In addition to the several live music venues that host live music on every Saturday night, the city is asking merchants to bring live music into their venues for the night. There will be several designated outdoor locations for bands that need power and several locations for solo or acoustic musicians.

Everyone who plays an instrument is invited — school bands, symphonies, individual bands and solo musicians. Musicians are not paid, but can ask for tips and sell merchandise.

Musicians must sign up by May 1 for a time slot dependent on availability and music must be approved for family friendly lyric content. Venues assignments will be confirmed after May 1.

Those interested can submit a bio or other information to events@downtownissaquah.com with a description of their style of music and a sample via a website or other link.