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Québec
Culture APRIL - JULY 2022
64TH EDITION
COVERING AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UK, IRELAND & NORDIC COUNTRIES
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Québec
Government Office in London this year, alongside the 30th anniversary
CULTURAL
CULTURAL
CONTACTS
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONTENTS
CONTACTS
of the creation of the cultural service, I feel extremely honoured to
Ingried Boussaroque THE CULTURAL SERVICE International
be the custodian of this now long and rich history. Thanks to the Marie
Director forMorin
Culture Cooperation 4
Cultural Attaché
ingried.boussaroque@mri.gouv. Québec’s Quiet Revolution not only led to the re-opening of the
initiatives of the Lesage government during the 1960s, in the wake
Cinema, Digital Arts, Cir-
qc.ca
London office in 1962, but began a serious programme of investment Dance 10
of what we call the quiet revolution, “La Révolution tranquille”, our cus,Theatre, Visual Arts
nation began to open up to the world. We had a lot to learn, and Marie Morin
marie.morin@mri.gouv. to release the modern Québécois imagination. Within twenty years, Circus 14
Cultural
qc.caAttaché
UK and Nordic promoters had discovered this highly skilled and
soon realised that we needed to take our place on the international Cinema, Digital Arts,
Circus, Theatre,
Andrew Bailey expressive culture: I well remember how astounded people were at the time by the filmic Cinema and television 16
stage. The development of our global network of offices – now thirty-three strong – helped Visual Arts Attaché
Cultural images of Robert Lepage and the “Montréal body hurtling” of Louise Lecavalier.
make this possible. Our artists and creators watched, listened to and experienced what the marie.morin@mri.gouv.qc.ca
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A rapidly developing enthusiasm for the Québec cultural signature gave rise to an explosion of
world had to offer, and in turn began to sing with their own voice. Today, we can celebrate Publishing, Music
Andrew Bailey
andrew.bailey@mri.gouv. interest across the board - whether for traditional music, theatre in translation, contemporary Multidisciplinary 36
collectives and companies who revolutionised the practice of their art, like the Refus Global, Cultural Attaché
qc.ca
Dance, Literature and dance, circus, film, fresh interpretations of classical composers, you name it - and a cultural
the Automatists, La La La Human Steps, Cirque du Soleil, La Bottine souriante and Félix & Publishing, Music
service was created in 1992 which I was lucky enough to be appointed to direct.
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Gaia Martinelli-Bunzl
andrew.bailey@mri.gouv.qc.ca
Paul. Many of our artists broke the mould and achieved international recognition, such as
Project Manager and Our objective was simple: manage this success and develop it tous azimuths. Sublimely Creative residencies 42
Jean-Paul Riopelle, Robert Lepage, Céline Dion, Denys Arcand, Denis Villeneuve and the late Marc-André
Assistant toBoyer
the Director
easy, given the quality of the product and local promoter enthusiasm. By putting the local
Jean-Marc Vallée to name but a few. Today, we are thrilled to support the next generation Project Manager and
gaia.martinelli@mri.gouv.
Assistant tastemakers in front of our touring product, we built strong connections of trust and
Festivals 44
qc.ca to the Director
of Québec artists and organisations in their international development on our territory. marc-andre.boyer@mri.gouv.
qc.ca
cooperation by underpinning their privileged links between their organisation and artists
The best is yet to come. from Québec.
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Intern/Research Assistant I am delighted to observe that these relationships continue, and it is an honour to be
Agent-General,
emma.talbot@mri.gouv.qc.ca
QuebecUK asked to present this 30th anniversary programme of the founding of the London cultural
Québec Government Office in London Quebec_UK
+44(0)20 7766 5930 service. Long may the successes of Québec artists and their local partners in this part of
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Colin Hicks
Founding Director for Culture, 1992-2010
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION QUÉBEC–NORDIC COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
COLLABORATION
We are excited to celebrate what we have achieved with the 5th Joint Call between the Nordic Council
of Ministers and the Government of Québec. Continuing to foster the bond between Québec and the
Nordic countries is at the heart of this project. The goals of the call for proposals are:
• To promote the sustainable development of each society, taking into account the cultural, social,
economic, environmental and/or territorial factors of the project;
• Encourage exchanges between the two regions by fostering knowledge to respective entity’s
cultural presence;
• Promote co-creation and co-dissemination of artworks and cultural products, namely through
exchange programmes involving artists, directors and authors, the holding of public events and
the development of partnerships between cultural institutions on both sides;
• Favour a better mutual understanding through the consolidation of networks and sharing
of expertise;
• Promote cooperation between researchers in targeted fields of interest on both sides.
If you have any questions concerning the Joint Call for Proposal, send us an email at:
Qc.London-Culture@mri.gouv.qc.ca
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY -
QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN LONDON
Since the quiet revolution, Québec has come of age. Asserting itself internationally has provided
many opportunities, and turned Québec into a major player on the world stage.
With that in mind, this year marks 60 years since Premier Jean Lesage inaugurated the Québec
Government Office in London, to deepen political, cultural and economic links between Québec,
the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries.
On top of that, we mark the 30th anniversary of Colin Hicks becoming the first Director for Culture
at the office, opening a service that has helped Québec artists shine on the world stage. Over the
course of its thirty-year existence, it has supported ambitious artists and groups such as Céline Dion,
Le Cirque du Soleil, Robert Lepage, Le Vent du Nord, Joséphine Bacon, MUTEK and Moment Factory
to showcase their individual talents and what Québec culture as a whole has to offer.
The UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries constitute an important market for Québec artists and
companies, with major events such as the Edinburgh Festivals hosting a lot of our talent over the years.
Over three decades, the Cultural service at the Québec Government Office in London has developed
a remarkable network with key players in the culture sector across its territory.
Québec Government Office
1st address in London - 2022
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION CHRONOLOGY
As we look back at the great achievements of the Québec Government Office in London of the last
60 years, we brought together a few landmark moments that celebrate the ever special relationship between
our nations:
Agreement with the Arcade Fire wins
Grand opening of the British Council is signed at the Brit Award Cirque du Soleil
Québec Government The British Council Opening of the Cultural in the areas of education, • Best International Album great return to
Office in London opens an Office service at the Québec culture and science for the album The Suburbs the Royal Albert Hall
Grosvenor Square London in Montréal Government Office in London and technology • Best International Group with LUZIA
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Great Britain Pavillion HRH Queen Elizabeth, Cirque du Soleil for the first Céline Dion sings Premiere of the film President of Iceland Much more
at Montréal universal visits Québec hosted by time at the Royal Albert Hall at The Cambridge The Young Victoria Olafur Ragnar Grimnsson to come
exhibition Premier Robert Bourassa with Saltimbanco Theatre by Jean-Marc Vallée visits Québec
Jean-Paul Riopelle Opening of the Québec
exhibition at the Studio in London
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DANCE COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD
Radical Vitality Celebrating Bora-Bora
Solos et Duos 10th Anniversary
May 30th to June 1st June 6th to 7th
Bora Bora, Big Stage Bellahøj Friluftsscene
Aarhus, Denmark Copenhagen Denmark
The Danish dance theatre Bora Bora in Aarhus has invited Montréal’s Compagnie Marie Chouinard
to perform “Radical Vitality” to mark Bora Bora’s tenth anniversary. The internationally-acclaimed
company presents specially selected solos and duets from choreographer Marie Chouinard’s
28 years of work.
The international reputation of the Compagnie Marie Chouinard is the result of decades of work by
Montréal artist Marie Chouinard. Now a fixture on the world’s major stages and festivals, the company
has its roots in Chouinard’s first creation in 1978, the solo Crystallization. This piece, which immediately
earned her a reputation for originality, was followed by over fifty choreographic productions, action-
performances, vocal works, installations and films, in which she refined her lifelong interest in formal
research and the human body. In 1990 she formed the Compagnie Marie Chouinard.
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© Sylvie-Ann Paré
bora-bora.dk n mariechouinard.com/english/works/radical-vitality Compagnie Marie Chouinard
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DANCE TENTACLE TRIBE @
BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 22
Ghost
June 24th
Patrick Studio at Birmingham Hippodrome
In this new work, the free-spirited pair - Emmanuelle LêPhan, based in Québec City, and Elon
Höglund, based in Montréal - combine elements of contemporary dance, street dance and martial
arts in a physical score that echoes the subtle pulse of respiration. Inhalations and exhalations
sculpt the group’s gestures and movements. The interconnected bodies form striking human
structures that shift, alter, evolve in synergy with the music. The invigorating power of the
breath and its circulation in the organism is embodied and magnified by the energetic, almost
architectural dance. From technical feats to dreamlike sequences, Ghost is a welcome breath
of air.
© Elias Djemi-Mattassov
fi Vanessa Fortin
bidf.co.uk n tentacletribe.com n belsherartsmanagement.com/tentacle-tribe-agent Tentacle Tribe
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CIRCUS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL “It is a glorious amalgam of the earthy and
the transporting, with a circle-of-life spin” –
Corteo
June 2nd to 5th July 6th to 10th July 13th to 17th Seattle Post
Hartwall Areena 3Arena O2 Arena
Helsinki, Finland Dublin, Ireland London, UK
Corteo is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures
his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels.
A festive parade that entertains; the perfect accolade for an artist whose life was dedicated
to revelry and making merry.
© Cirque du Soleil
cirquedusoleil.com Corteo
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CINEMA AND TELEVISION QUÉBEC ON TV5MONDE
Your weekly dose/rendez-vous of Québec programmes is
on TV5MONDE Europe!
Don’t miss your new favourite shows…
© Denis Duquette/Radio-Canada
Fridays 8 pm
Enjoy 2 new series, from drama to comedy.
Wednesdays 9:30 am
Cook like a chef with Ricardo.
Insights you
can act on
In the UK, watch via TV5MONDE smart TV app or online. Founded in Québec in 1976, CGI is now
In the Nordic countries, watch via your TV operator’s package. among the largest IT and business
consulting services firms in the world.
Go to europe.tv5monde.com to find out more.
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IT and business consulting services that
are informed globally and delivered locally.
© Sophie Carrière
Find out more at:
www.cgi.com
À la Valdrague CGI is honoured to
support Québec culture.
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CINEMA AND TELEVISION MORE QUÉBEC ON TV5MONDEPLUS
TV5MONDEplus is the French-language video on-demand platform, available TV SERIES
everywhere, anytime, for free! Enjoy a vast variety of films, series, documentaries,
kids TV, magazines and more. Available on all your devices, via the application or
Les Simone 5e Rang
Three friends in their thirties lead Marie-Luce’s world turns upside
tv5mondeplus.com.
three different hectic lives. Maxim down on the death of her husband
© Bertrand Calmeau
wants to drop everything to move to Guy, his body found half-eaten in the
© Pierre Manning
SOCIETY MAGAZINE KIDS AND FAMILY Montreal. Laurence “Miss Perfect”, pig pen. A dramatic discovery that
L’amour au temps Taktic continues her career in media. Nikki, disturbs the usually tranquil lives of
make-up artist by day and barmaid by his loved ones and everyone living in
du numérique The adventures of a group of
teenagers. They have fun, overcome night, is in search of excitement. Valmont.
The arrival of smartphones has
© Attraction Images inc.
revolutionized love and relationships. hurdles, experience hard knocks and Mémoires vives Moi, j’habite nulle part
© Vivaclic Inc.
Are these possibilities changing the discover the multiple dimensions “Mémoires vives” is an association Laurie, Nathan and their mother,
way they contact one another and and requirements of what is called, which offers support to the family Stéphanie, take refuge shelter
© Ève Bourgeois-Lavoie
their approach to sexuality? “sporting spirit”… and friends of missing persons. It in a centre for abused women.
© Serge Gauvin
was founded by Jacques Berthier Confronted with a stark new reality
D’amour et d’eau fraîche Clovis and Francine Blanchard, previously of shared trauma living with other
A lifestyle that’s more independent, Clovis, still in a relationship with husband and wife, whose daughter women and children they learn to
more minimalist, where adventure Gabrielle, begins his final year of disappeared 30 years ago. rebuild their lives.
© Productions KOTV Inc
secondary school with no idea on how
© Red Letter Films
and encounters become the key
words to live by.Simon D’Amours to survive it. he really needs is a survival L’arène Hypno
guide... So he decides to create one Frédérique wants to get her own back After having hypnotised a thief in a
© Christophe Dalpé/NITROFilms
tries participative tourism in the
Canadian Yukon. for the generations to come. on her ex, Arnaud, who had humiliated grocery store, Luc is offered a job as
her on social media, and challenges a special agent working as part of the
© Eva-Maude TC
him to a rap battle. Her friend Jay police force in a small village.
helps her prepare for the challenge.
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18 19CINEMA AND TELEVISION QUÉBEC ON TV5MONDEPLUS (CONTINUED)
CINEMA ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARIES AND SHOW
© Courtoisie/K-films Amérique
© Arts et Images productions
© Filmoption International
© TÉLÉ RAGOUT Inc.
© Fabrice Gaëtan
© Go Films
Fabuleuses Le coupable La traversée Sérieux? 2050 dans votre assiette Louis et la faune urbaine
Laurie dreams of being a web As Frédéric tries to instil a Chantale has been a student in When it comes to protecting the What if one day water covered all Racoons, squirrels, skunks,
writer but doesn’t have enough notional idea of ethics into his Paris for the past year; today her environment on an everyday basis, the Earth’s surface? What if it never opossums, marmots... An incredible
likes. Clara, with her 800,000 bored students, Éloïse, the mother is waiting for her in Québec where exactly are we? Which rained again? Each episode of this diversity of animals have made their
followers, is the star of social media. school caretaker, is entangled in for Christmas. Her relationship with resolutions do we really need to retro-futuristic series begins with homes in the towns and cities of
Meanwhile Elisabeth is fed up with a conflict-based relationship with her father is more tense, and when stick to? Which preconceived ideas the hypothetical disappearance of Canada. Safely and without harm,
the dictatorship of the virtual world. her daughter Cassandra. Under he offers to come and collect are worth a closer look? Marie-Ève something essential to agriculture. the wildlife expert Louis Larose
The three friends experiment with the sway of an older man, who’s her from Montréal Airport nothing Tremblay and Mathieu Pichette An opportunity to explore the kindly comes to the rescue of these
the paradoxes facing young both violent and possessive, the goes according to plan. carry out some distinctly original possibilities offered by food, waifs and strays that have no place
© Elias Djemi-Mattassov
women today. teenager also can’t stand her
“in-house” investigations. farming techniques and the the urban courtyards and gardens.
mother’s new boyfriend...
science of the future.
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20 21CINEMA AND TELEVISION LES PETITS ROIS “ETUOIKEUTETUT”
A ZONE 3 Production
Available in Finnish for streaming on Areena YLE
Les petits rois is the story of a gang of snotty, arrogant friends who rule their high school. These navel-
gazers think nothing of indulging their every vanity-driven impulse at others’ expense. That is, until the
day a collateral victim of their egotism decides to play anonymous avenger, and the vendetta is on!
In her mission to topple this cabal from their perch, the targets of choice are Julep and Adaboy.
They’re best buds, the most popular guys in school, and as insufferable as they are privileged. One is
the beloved captain of the hockey team; the other the star of the figure-skating squad. Our vigilante
will stop at nothing to make sure the two “untouchables” pay for their abusive, obnoxious behaviour –
for better or worse. And their many hangers-on will also suffer the consequences…
areena.yle.fi Les petits rois
22 23DANCE LE VENT DU NORD
MUSIC
Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2022
April 28th to May 2nd – Shetland folk Festival Shetland, Islands July 9th – Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
May 3rd-4th – Glassel Fold, Glassel July 10th – Acapella Studio, Cardiff
May 6th – The Live Room, Saltaire July 12th – Emsworth Baptist Church, Emsworth
May 7th – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool July 14th – Firth Hall Sheffield University, Sheffield
May 8th – Mets Art Centre, Bury July 15th – David Hall, South Petherton
July 8th – King’s Place, London July 17th – The Stabbles, Wavendon
The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive
francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and
original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global
influences.
Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well
over 1,800 concerts over 5 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Grand
Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music
Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.
As an amazing live performance quintet Le Vent du Nord continues to explore new sounds with
stunning vocal arrangements. On stage these 5 friends creating intense, joyful and dynamic live
performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.
© Stephane Najman
Le Vent du Nord leventdunord.com n chris.wade@stradamusic.com n stradamusic.com
24 25MUSIC TEKE::TEKE @ FOCUS WALES
Wrexham
May 5th
Penny Black
Wrexham, Wales
FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival taking place in Wrexham, North Wales,
which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the
world, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe.
M for Montréal and the Québec Government Office in London will present a showcase of the best
emerging music from Québec at this year’s event. The first act to be announced for this showcase is
TEKE::TEKE.
After initially forming as a tribute band for Japanese guitar legend Takeshi Terauchi, TEKE::TEKE
learned that they had to tear up their surf-tinged covers and build something new. Since then, the
Montréal-based seven-piece have expanded their already wide scope into a dazzling journey through
classic Japanese balladry and Brazilian psychedelia alike. Fusing everything from traditional Japanese
instrumentation to punk guitar, TEKE::TEKE have created their own musical universe, one that’s
continuously expanding.
© TEKE::TEKE
focuswales.com n teketekeband.bandcamp.com TEKE::TEKE
26 27DANCE “One of Canada’s most respected purveyors of SUUNS
MUSIC
avant-garde rock music” –
British and Irish Tour
The Fader May 24th – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds May 28th – Dolans Warehouse, Limerick
May 25th – Classic Grand, Glasgow May 29th – White Hotel, Manchester
May 26th – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast May 30th-31st – Oslo, London
May 27th – Pepper Canister Church, Dublin
Montréal-based SUUNS will embark on a headline tour of the UK and Ireland in support of their album,
The Witness, which was released on Joyful Noise Recordings in September 2021.
The band performed a tour in continental Europe in October - November 2021, which was very
well received. With these tour dates, the band will be returning to engage with their followers and
new prospective fans. The band has toured the UK and Europe extensively with the release of their
previous five albums. They have performed at premiere festivals such as Glastonbury, Latitude,
Roskilde, Primavera and many more.
© Will Lew
SUUNS suuns.net
28 29MUSIC LONG SONG OF SOLITUDE “The world’s top new music ensemble” –
Saison Vivier and World Premiere The Times
of Nicole Lizée’s New Work
Claude Vivier and Nicole Lizée with the London Sinfonietta
May 6th
Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall
London, UK
A celebration of the music and influence of Québec composer Claude Vivier. The event features
his masterwork, Lonely Child, referred to by Claude as his “long song of solitude”. The concert also
features a new piece by Québec composer Nicole Lizée. In this she draws inspiration from Vivier’s
work and addresses isolation in contemporary society. Her style blends video, soap opera plots and
electronics into new music that provides a commentary on daily life.
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles. Formed in 1968,
its commitment to making new music has seen it commission over 450 new works and premiere many
London Sinfonietta claude-vivier (c) JA Billard
hundreds more.
© Long Song of Solitude (c)
londonsinfonietta.org.uk/whats-on/long-song-solitude-0 n
southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/classical-music/long-song-solitude
30 31DANCE “An astonishing return, up there THE BESNARD LAKES
MUSIC
with their best records to date.” –
Europe Tour
Uncut April 22nd – Vega, Copenhagen May 3rd – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
April 29th – The Albert, Brighton May 4th – District, Liverpool
April 30th – YES, Manchester May 5th – Boiler Room, Guildford
May 1st – Hug & Pint, Glasgow May 6th – Oslo, London
Montréal-based The Besnard Lakes will embark on a headline tour of western Europe in support
of their album, The Besnard Lakes Are the Last of The Great Thunderstorm Warnings, released on
Flemish Eye and Fat Cat Records in January 2021. The group is a Canadian legacy band that has
released 6 albums dating back to 2003 and have been shortlisted as a nominee for the Polaris Prize
twice. As a band that has been active for nearly two decades, the group has accumulated something
of a cult following. The group has toured Europe in support of its six previous releases and plans to
build on this foundation, to engage with their fanbase and to wow newfound fans.
© Constantin Monfilliette
The Besnard Lakes thebesnardlakes.com
32 33MUSIC ALEX HENRY FOSTER “He doesn’t do anything that’s less than epic” –
Not All Wonders Have Been Lost Tour Prog Magazine (UK)
June 21st – Oslo Club, London UK June 24th – The Parish, Huddersfield UK
June 22nd – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham UK June 25th – The Deaf Institute, Manchester UK
June 23rd – Broadcast, Glasgow Scotland June 26th – Thekla, Bristol UK
Anglophone album of the Year nominee at the 2019 ADISQ Gala, Alex Henry Foster, with his set of
musicians The Long Shadows, will be sharing his deeply emotional and intimate music in the UK this
June 2022. Following two amazing tours sharing the stage with And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of
Dead in 2020 and The Pineapple Thief in 2021, the time has now come for him to welcome everyone
into his very own sound and vibe universe.
© Stéphanie Bujold
alexhenryfoster.com/tour Alex Henry Foster
34 35MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALING GARDEN OF BAB The 2019 edition of Fierce Festival was hailed as
“a daring whirl of theatrical thrills” –
Fierce Festival
June 27th to July 17th The Guardian
Various locations across Birmingham
Fierce Festival will transform a number of city centre locations in Birmingham into The Healing
Gardens of Bab; a series of unique installations, art and events that uplift alternative expressions of
gender, sexuality and family. The project will be led by a steering group of next generation LGBTQIA+
arts leaders, who will collaborate with an exciting mix of global artists - including several from
Québec - to bring their vision to life. The full programme will be announced in April. The project is
part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival for the Commonwealth Games.
© Tristan Jalleh and Club Até
wearefierce.org Healing Garden of Bab
36 37MULTIDISCIPLINARY AS WATER FALLS BY STUDIO IREGULAR
World Premiere
April 5th to 26th
Lexicon Shopping
Bracknell UK
AS WATER FALLS is a virtual interactive waterfall that aims to explore different aspects of water and
its metaphorical concepts and illustrate our relationship with this precious element. A large-scale
installation taking the form of a cascade, the piece reacts to mobile phone flashlights. Added mirrors,
real water and vibrating motors are also included to make for an even more immersive experience.
Founded in 2010 by Daniel Iregui, Iregular is a Montréal-based new media art studio that creates
audiovisual installations, large-scale sculptures, architectural projections and scenographies, with
a focus on interactive and immersive experiences. At the crossroads between art and technology,
the studio works with the infinite and random combinations produced by interactive systems, that
the audience ultimately influences and transforms. Since its inception, Iregular has produced over
50 artworks and toured in more than 25 countries.
© Courtesy of Iregular
iregular.com Iregular
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39LITERATURE FANIE DEMEULE
2022 22nd EDITION – Franco-Irish Literary Festival Fanie Demeule was born in 1990
April 7th April 9th in Longueuil. She holds a PhD in
University College Dublin Castle Literary Studies from the Université
Dublin, Ireland Castle Hall Dublin, Ireland
du Québec à Montréal where
As part of the FILF, Fanie will be participating in two literary discussions: she is a lecturer. She also works as an
editor for the publishing companies
Taboo and Families
Family secrets and lies, family outcasts, transgression within the family and non-normative family Tête première and Hamac.
structures… What can or cannot be said? She is the author of the novels
Taboo Health and the Body Déterrer les os (2016) (published
Young bodies are particularly vulnerable to hurt and exploitation. Abuse causes incalculable suffering, in English under the title Lightness),
often leaving lifelong psychological and somatic scars. Our health pays the price of past suffering. Roux clair naturel (2019),
How can the writer approach such subjects sensitively, objectively and honestly, moving from the
Mukbang (2021) and Highlands (2021).
personal to the universal, while avoiding sensationalism and prurience?
She has also written an illustrated
book Bagels (2021) and several
short stories published in journals
and anthologies.
© Martine Doyon
alliance-francaise.ie Fanie Demeule
40 41CREATIVE RESIDENCIES GENEVIÈVE CHEVALIER
Studio du Québec à Londres
During her residency, Geneviève will be pursuing her work in
experimental and immersive video focusing on issues related to the
loss of biodiversity and the climate crisis. This project will examine
© Stéphane Gregory
works and specimens from two major institutions dating from the
colonial period: the National Gallery and the National History Museum.
About the Québec Studio in London
The Conseil des arts et des lettres wishes to participate in the initiative launched by the Québec
government to broaden the presence of Québec artists in internationally renowned cultural milieus.
In 2008-2009, in partnership with Québec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Ministry
of International Relations and the Francophonie, it established the Québec Studio in London, thereby
expanding the network of residencies offered abroad to Québec artists and writers.
Applications are now open for the next call for proposal.
Deadline: 22 April 2022
For more information visit:
calq.gouv.qc.ca/en/aides/studio-quebec-londres
© Stéphane Gregory
calq.gouv.qc.ca n genevievechevalier.ca Geneviève Chevalier
42 43FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN QUÉBEC 2022-2023
Each year, Québec hosts over 400 festivals and cultural events. Those presented below all welcome
international delegates and industry professionals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some festivals might
be moved entirely online or proceed in a hybrid format including both online and physical activities.
Montréal Complètement
For more information on any of the below festivals and opportunities to attend, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Chants de Vielles Festival Montréal en lumière MUTEK Cirque
August 2022 (dates TBC) September 2022 (dates TBC) October 2022 (dates TBC) February 2023 (dates TBC) November 2022 (dates TBC) 6-10 April 2022
DIGITAL ARTS
LITERATURE
ELEKTRA
Chants de Vielles Festival © G. Morin n Montréal en lumière © Frédérique Ménard Aubin n
Le Festival international Festival de cinéma de la ville Festival du nouveau cinéma HUB – Rendez-vous international Festival Québec BD
CINEMA
www.nouveaucinema.ca www.elektrafestival.ca Comic books and graphic novels
de films Fantasia de Québec des industries créatives
Genre film www.fcvq.ca August 2022 (dates TBC) www.hubmontreal.com www.quebecbd.com
MUTEK © Myriam Ménard n Montréal Complètement Cirque © Andrew Miller
www.fantasiafestival.com MUTEK
www.mutek.org
November 2022 (exact dates TBC) March 2023 (dates TBC) March 2023 (dates TBC) 6-10 April 2022 27 April-4 May 2022 Online 30 May-5 June 2022
LITERATURE
Rencontres internationales du Les Rendez-vous du cinéma Regard sur le court métrage Salon du livre de Québec 5-8 May in person Festival de la poésie de Montréal
CINEMA
documentaire de Montréal québécois au Saguenay www.silq.ca Metropolis Bleu www.festivaldelapoesiedemontreal.com
November 2022 (exact dates TBC) www.bluemetropolis.org
Documentaries www.rvcq.com Shorts
www.ridm.ca www.festivalregard.com Salon du livre de Montréal
www.salondulivredemontreal.com
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
March 2023 (dates TBC) 7-17 July 2022 February 2023 (dates TBC) November 2022 (dates TBC) 9-18 August 2022 November 2023 (dates TBC)
DIGITAL ARTS
LITERATURE
Festival international du film Montréal Complètement Cirque IX 2022 Salon du livre des Premières Montréal First Peoples Festival Arab World Festival of Montréal
CINEMA
CIRCUS
sur l’art www.montrealcompletementcirque.com International symposium Nations (Kwahiatonhk!) www.presenceautochtone.ca www.festivalarabe.com
Art film on immersive experiences First Nations literature
www.artfifa.com www.ix.sat.qc.ca www.kwahiatonhk.com wahiatonhk!
44 45FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN QUÉBEC 2022-2023
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PERFORMING ARTS
February 2023 2-19 June 2022 12-19 June 2022 August 2022 (dates TBC) September 2022 (dates TBC) October 2022 (dates TBC)
Montréal en lumière Festival Suoni Per il Popolo Montréal Chamber Music Festival Festival Innucadie Festival Quartiers Danses Festival interculturel
MUSIC
www.montrealenlumiere.com Experimental music www.festivalmontreal.org Storytelling and legends www.quartiersdanses.com du conte de Montréal
www.suoniperilpopolo.org www.innucadie.com Storytelling
www.festival-conte.qc.ca
PERFORMING ARTS
30 June-9 July 2022 1-3 July 2022 1-4 September 2022 December 2023 (dates TBC) 7-12 November 2022 March 2023 (dates TBC) FESTIVAL de
CASTELIERS
MARIONNETTES
Festival de musique émergente Festival de Casteliers (Puppetry)
POUR ADULTES ET ENFANTS
Festival International de Jazz Chants de Vielles Festival Parcours Danse CINARS
THEATRE
www.festival.casteliers.ca
MUSIC
de Montréal Traditional music en Abitibi-Témiscamingue www.ladansesurlesroutes.com Performing arts biennial
www.chantsdevielles.com Emerging music www.cinars.org July-August 2023 (exact dates TBC)
www.montrealjazzfest.com Festival international des arts
www.fmeat.org de la marionnette pour tous à Saguenay
www.fiams.com
September 2022 (exact dates TBC) September 2022 (exact dates TBC) 28 September-2 October 2022 October 2022 (exact dates TBC) 18 February-24 April 2022 25-28 August 2022
VISUAL ARTS
La Grande Rencontre Envol et Macadam Pop Montréal Festival du théâtre de rue Manif d’art 10 Papier foire d’art contemporain
THEATRE
MUSIC
Trad music Emerging music Independent pop music de Lachine www.manifdart.org www.papiermontreal.com
www.espacetrad.org www.envoletmacadam.com www.popmontreal.com www.theatrederue.ca
PERFORMING ARTS
15-18 November 2022 25 May-9 June 2022 June 2022 (exact dates TBC) October 2023 (dates TBC) From 7 May 2022 2-11 September 2022
YOUNG PUBLIC
VISUAL ARTS
Mundial Montréal (World music) Festival TransAmériques OFFTA Momenta – biennale La Biennale d’art contemporain Festival Les Coups de Théâtre
MUSIC
www.mundialmontreal.com Theatre & dance Live art festival de l’image autochtone www.coupsdetheatre.com
16-19 November 2022 www.fta.ca www.offta.com www.momentabiennale.com First Nations art
M pour Montréal
Indie rock showcase www.baca.ca
www.mpourmontreal.com
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