Disenchanted. This is how we could qualify the 160,000 fans of Mylène Farmer who were impatiently awaiting the singer’s two dates at the Stade de France last weekend. These were canceled following the riots that shook the Paris region.
To remedy this deplorable news, Mathieu Martinet, director of the festival committee of Mainsat, a small village in Creuse, sent a message to the singer on social networks to offer her to perform for free in the municipal stadium. An incongruous request that quickly made the buzz until it was relayed by Belgian and English media.
Contacted by phone, Mathieu Martinet said he was the first to be surprised at the extent of his message: “Basically it was a joke with my brother who was disgusted at not being able to go to the concert. I said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll get her here!’
For two days, no response from the star despite the enthusiasm around the case. “We don’t expect a positive response from her but it would be nice if she sent us a little video!” laughs Matthieu who has never received so many calls. “Since the message, the phone calls are linked. Many people ask us where they can buy tickets or if it is possible to become a volunteer. Even if this story has little chance of succeeding in a Creuse concert, the voice of Mylène Farmer is likely to resonate at the next committee events.