The scene unfolded Sunday evening at the Élysée Palace during the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival). DJ Bens was on the turntables, playing his remix of For Sure in front of Emmanuel Macron. The phrase, which went viral after a speech by the president in Davos, was transformed into a festive piece in front of the head of state.
A remix was launched at the presidential palace.
DJ Bens posted a video on Instagram. He can be seen behind his turntables, microphone in hand, performing at the Élysée Palace. The caption indicates that he is playing his remix of For Sure in front of Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique. The moment takes place during a musical evening organized at the presidential palace.
Le For Surea buzz born in Davos
Expression For Sure This refers to the speech given by Emmanuel Macron on January 20th at the World Economic Forum in Davos. On that day, the president spoke in English and repeated the phrase several times, notably when discussing Europe and the need for its reform. Following this speech, the excerpt was widely shared online. Internet users transformed it into memes, montages, and musical remixes, with several versions circulating on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Macron is playing the game
At the Élysée Palace, DJ Bens recreated this viral moment live, right in front of the man himself. The video shows a deliberate wink: the president hears his own phrase transformed into a party tune, in an official yet festive setting. Emmanuel Macron laughed when he discovered the remix during the evening. After this scene, Emmanuel Macron described the moment as "sublime", by mentioning a “major news”, particularly on the geopolitical level, and the idea of allowing people to think about something else for an evening.
