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<div class="payload-richtext">Marché des Possibles has returned – this time with 100% more Parc Sans Nom/Mario Park! Join us at the corner of rue Clark and rue de l’Arcade for 6 weekends of fun, with more events to be announced soon!WEEKEND #1AUGUST 14th – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marchedespossibles/posts/pfbid0UkaKv92zG5XjJgzAUTvJxvh23eGqgttYVozrTvZYZaVsikLGXVCu8rjCDcdBwV3Al?locale=fr_CA">TRUCK VIOLENCE – The Weathervane Is My Body ALBUM RELEASE + NELLIGAN + POOLGIRL</a>AUGUST 15th – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCNWWGQJ4/">MDP + YO DUBSTA PRESENT: NAWFAL + SLOAN LUCAS + ET-N &amp; LEDJI</a>AUGUST 16th – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1DVK6PvxxB/">OVERFLOW: EARTHSEED + KIM ZOMBIK &amp; VALERIE LACOMBE + MIEL</a>WEEKEND #2AUGUST 21st – PROMOTERS PROGRAM SHOW #1<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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Marché des Possibles 2026

<div class="payload-richtext">Want to learn how to plan and promote live music shows?POP is looking for 10 participants aged 16-23 to learn the ins and outs of live event production—from programming and promotion to producing your own outdoor shows.No experience necessary!Apply by Wednesday, July 15.Funded by the Government of Canada<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2IxIYVEFSbCJR16UVhoojf9JQid08MAtI2N9FEvgGPXA0mQ/viewform">Apply Here!</a></div>

Call for Applications – Promoters Program

<div class="payload-richtext">The narrative in the independent music scene has heavily favoured the direct-to-fan model over the last few years, and for good reason. Platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud have revolutionized how artists monetize their work, proving that you do not need a massive machine behind you to build a sustainable career.Direct-to-fan is incredibly powerful for monetization and community building, but it is rarely enough on its own for widespread discovery. The most resilient indie strategies do not treat this as a binary choice. You do not have to choose between doing direct sales on Bandcamp and casting a wide net on Spotify. You can have both.The Direct-to-Fan Utopia (And Where It Knocks Against a Wall)Building a direct-to-fan infrastructure is arguably the most important thing an independent artist can do. Selling directly gives you ownership of your community. You get first-party data (specifically, email addresses), high profit margins on physical merch and digital downloads, and an environment completely free of algorithm anxiety. When a fan buys an album directly, they are making an active, intentional investment in your art.But there is a catch. Direct-to-fan platforms are destination sites. They require a listener to already know who you are, or at least be deeply embedded in a specific niche community, to find your music. Relying exclusively on these platforms makes you virtually invisible to passive listeners. The reality is that the vast majority of music consumers still rely on the massive, algorithmic discovery engines built into major streaming ecosystems to find their new favourite bands.What Do Modern Distribution Services Actually Provide?If a distributor is no longer printing physical CDs and shipping them to local record shops, what are you actually paying them for? In 2026, a distributor acts as your global digital plumbing.They provide access points for independent artists that are challenging to open on their own.<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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Why Music Distribution Still Matters in the Direct-to-Fan Era

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montreal2026 – September 23 to 27, 2026 25th edition POP Montreal is getting ready for its 25th anniversary edition!  “POP Montreal is turning 25 OMFG! Pretty damn cool! This year’s festival has some excellent surprises from the past, a few legends, some up-and-coming gems and everything magical that makes POP Montreal the freshest fest in the land. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone. Check out the line-up, pick up your passes, keep voting for submission bands at <a href="http://vote.popmontreal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vote.popmontreal.com</a> and see ya in September, cuz we “still got it!” —Daniel Seligman, Creative Director *Breaking News*: The legendary Divan Orange will come back to life for three special nights, including two with the band Plants &amp; Animals.2026 POP PlaylistA Winged Victory for the Sullen: The duo of Dustin O’Halloran and Adam Wiltzie (from Stars of the Lid).  Masters of neoclassical and ambient music, they create cinematic soundscapes of immense beauty.Luna:  The iconic and influential  indie rock “band’s band” formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500, will be playing a specially curated set for the festival of Luna and Galaxie 500 tunes. Uffie: Patron saint of the bloghouse era. Ed Banger chaos gremlin. Electro-pop brat energy in its purest form.High Vis: A British band merging the raw energy of hardcore punk with post-punk and Britpop melodies. Intense and unifying.Chad VanGaalen: Calgary’s beloved basement wizard continues building entire sonic universes out of cracked folk songs, psychedelic detours, strange cartoons, and existential dread.Nardwuar the Human Serviette: The world’s most famous interviewer. His appearances are a mix of chaos, extreme musical erudition, and pure entertainment.Infinity Song: The New York sibling group returns after last year’s sold out Montreal show with velvet harmonies, cosmic soft-rock glow, and songs that feel suspiciously timeless.Secret City 20th Anniversary: A big emotional family reunion for one of Montreal’s defining indie labels featuring Klô Pelgag, Brad Barr, Basia Bulat, Antoine Corriveau, Unessential Oils, La Force, Shad, Bye Parula, and more.Heated “POP” Rivalry: Join POP Montreal and Joie des Livres with a live and sexy Heated Rivalry live show and book launch on september 28 with special guests including Dumas, La Bronze, Phillipe B, Night Lunch, Peter Perter and other special guests.Sabrina Raté and Roger Tellier Craig: An audiovisual performance where cutting-edge digital art meets experimental electronic sound.Toujours Ensemble: Thanya Iyer and Sarah Rossy lead an ensemble reimagining the work of some of Montreal’s cherished artists, translating their songs into expansive new arrangements for chamber orchestra and choirLa Sécurité: One of the hottest bands in Montreal right now. Danceable, funky, and irresistible art-punk.Les Hay Babies: The Acadian trio returns with their authentic and harmonious indie-folk-country sound.Plants and Animals: Veterans of the Montreal scene, known for their fresh rock compositions and dynamic live shows coming back to re-introduce the Montreal to Divan Orange.Julie Doiron: A Canadian indie-folk legend (of Eric’s Trip fame), whose soft voice and vulnerable lyrics hit the heart hard.Think About Life: The cult Montreal band returns with all the joyful chaos, weird chemistry, and euphoric indie-pop nonsense intact.Spencer Krug: The creative force behind Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, a master of complex and epic song structures.Automatic: A post-punk trio from Los Angeles. It’s cold, minimalist, motorik, and terribly effective.Dune Rats: An Australian surf-punk/garage rock trio. Maximum energy and a guaranteed party vibe.Hana Stretton:  Australian-British composer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her unique warm and ambient pastoral folk music.Squirrel Flower: Ella Williams’ project, offering atmospheric and powerful indie-rock with introspective lyrics.ESPRIT 空想: The instrumental, hazy synth project of vaporwave pioneer George Clanton; a masterclass in nostalgic, emotionally charged electronic soundscapes.Cutty Ranks: Actual dancehall royalty. One of the greatest voices to ever come rumbling out of a sound system.JayaHadADream:  British rapper and lyricist on the come up, known for reshaping the UK rap scene with her gritty sharp flowLord Sko: A young New York rapper bringing back the classic “boom bap” sound with a modern twist.Infinite Coles: An R&amp;B/Soul artist (and son of Ghostface Killah) with a silky voice and a refined musical universe.Thunderheist: Legendary Canadian club-rap duo returning to detonate dance floors like it’s still 2009 and the party accidentally went until noon.Lucrecia Dalt: The Colombian artist and composer continues bending avant-garde electronics, surrealism, bolero, and voice into something that feels genuinely unfamiliar.Fred Frith: A legendary figure in improvised music and experimental rock (Henry Cow). A monument of the avant-garde.René Lussier: Iconic Québécois guitarist and composer, a central figure in “musique actuelle”. <a href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/pop-montreal-2026-2026-09-23-p-tit-ours-montreal-3a3706">Festival Pass</a></div>

2026 Festival Programming Announcement

<div class="payload-richtext"><h2>For the Crunchy Mom</h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ceramic.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2> For the Luxe Mom </h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bijoux2.png" alt="" width="840" height="1050" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2> For the Wellness Mom </h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/pourlecorps.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2> For the Artistic Mom </h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/art.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2> For the Taste-Maker Mom </h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/vetements.png" alt="" width="840" height="1050" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2>For the Foodie Mom</h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/gourmandise2.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2> For the Gift-Giving Mom </h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/accessories.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><h2>For the New Grandma</h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/pourlesbebe.png" alt="" width="900" height="1125" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div></div>

Mother’s Day Gift Guide at Puces POP

<div class="payload-richtext">In February 2026, POP Montreal hosted a transformative 3-day professional development program that spanned three weeks, offering a dynamic blend of mentorship, skills training and artistic growth. Bringing together a curated selection of 16 Montreal-based musicians, the program’s aim was to create a vibrant space where innovation and collaboration flourished. Over the course of the program participants engaged in immersive sessions designed to elevate their practice.Guided by experienced mentors, the artists took part in critical discussions and practical workshops, fostering the exchange of ideas and skills. The program thus acts as an inspiring platform for participants to expand their networks and reimagine the possibilities of their work in the contemporary music landscape.Applications for the next session will be announced soon. Email your questions to artist@popmontreal.com. #BringingTheArtsToLife We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Next-Level-02.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="598" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/zzAjFulyWGA?si=MFg5GvEt3A6_6gYR">Recap Video 1</a><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/8-kTuBHvb78?si=T6hSgqMj_D5B4emq">Recap Video 2</a></div>

Recap: Next Level Mentorship Program

<div class="payload-richtext">Spring is just around the corner, and Puces POP is back with a vibrant, flower-filled selection to celebrate the changing seasons! Find gifts for your mother, your friends, or yourself! Join us at the coolest flea market in town; where local artisans share their gifts with the community.On May 8, 9, and 10 at Saint-Denis Church, right across from the Laurier metro station, you’ll discover local artisans who will melt your heart—just in time for Mother’s Day. From body care products to jewelry, ceramics, and home goods, you’ll find plenty of lovely items to brighten up your day and those of your loved ones!Learn more about this edition’s artisans: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists?category=puces-pop">Vendors/Artisans</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/761766303535944">RSVP</a></div>

Puces POP – Mother’s Day Weekend

<div class="payload-richtext">Year after year, Montreal’s finest music curators, musicians, professionals, fans, and listeners get together for hours of listening to every band submitted to POP Montreal. Listeners have been warmly invited to join the team in-person between February and June. Voters listen to bands one submission at a time. The artists are either accepted and submitted to the programming team, or invited to try again next year. To participate in in-person voting, RSVP to artist@popmontreal.com.As of last year, music-lovers can listen to the submission artists from the comfort of their own homes and devices. The process is simple, visit <a href="https://vote.popmontreal.com/">https://vote.popmontreal.com/</a> and connect to the platform with your email address. Once connected, the website will reveal the submissions one by one. The band name, genre, hometown, and biography provide context for the music. Voters must listen to at least 60 seconds of the audio submission before placing a vote. Participants are invited to listen to as few or as many of the artists as they’d like keeping only one question in mind: Do you think they should play POP Montreal?<a href="https://vote.popmontreal.com/">Start Voting</a></div>

Vote POP is Back – Call for Participants

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montreal, Montreal’s best indie festival, is about to celebrate its 25th birthday and returns to SXSW to curate 5 must-see acts from Québec and Canada at Swan Dive:Friday, March 13, 2026 Swan Dive – 615 Red River St Austin, TX 78701 Fine Food Market (dream pop), Hanorah (soul), Samwoy (post punk / experimental), Slash Need (industrial), Sunforger (post grunge).  <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/FINEFOODMARKET-2.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="1444" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>8 pm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/finefoodmarkett/?hl=fr"> Fine Food Market</a>Fine Food Market is the folk dream-pop project of Montreal-based multi-disciplinary artist Sophie Perras. Drawing from her training as a classical pianist and inspired by the sound of her beloved PSR3000 keyboard, the songs of Fine Food Market are intuitive, emotional, and fun.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/HANORAH-2.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="1040" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>9 pm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hanorahmusic/">Hanorah</a>Hanorah is a singer, songwriter, and visual artist from Montréal, Canada. Influenced by the likes of Etta James, Joss Stone, and Amy Winehouse, the combination of Hanorah’s powerful voice and the vulnerability of her messaging naturally drew her to soul music. Hanorah toured through Canada and the U.S. supporting artists such as Mavis Staples, Coeur de Pirate, and Seratones.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/SAMWOY-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="1329" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>10 pm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sam.woy/?hl=fr">SamWoy</a>To a growing group of those in the know, the name SamWoy evokes epic and exhilarating music that bends genres. Sam Woywitka is the mastermind behind the project, which has grown to encompass a collective of some of Montreal’s most dynamic musicians.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/SLASHNEED-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="1063" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>11 pm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slashneed/?hl=fr">SLASH NEED</a>Toronto’s industrial performance art outfit Slash Need have become a conduit for a collective and defiant form of liberation. The duo craft songs that slither, satirize, and scream. Sonically aligned with artists like Boy Harsher, Ministry, and Skinny Puppy, their live show traces an urgency familiar to anyone who’s ever felt combustible in their rage against systems of power.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Sunforger_2584-23-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="705" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>12 am  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunforger_band/?hl=fr">Sunforger</a>Sunforger is the output of Montreal-based songwriter Spencer Curtis (Dories, Doffing), who crafts songs on a four-stringed guitar in a unique tuning. The lineup is rounded out by sibling Piper Curtis (knitting) on bass, longtime collaborator Chris Hauer (Ada Lea) on lead guitar, and Kier Graham (Dylan) on drums. Sunforger is post-punk, post-grunge, and post everything.*Claim your spot via RSVP. (Available to SXSW pass holders only.)*</div>

POP Montreal at SXSW!

<div class="payload-richtext">Puces POP’s Spring Edition is taking place on May8, 9, 10, 2026! In the meantime, we are seeking out vendors to participate in this next edition <a href="https://forms.gle/GFsa86RWy2JUpFNm9">here</a>. You have until February 27th <a href="https://forms.gle/GFsa86RWy2JUpFNm9">to apply!</a>As always, Puces POP presents an ever-evolving roster of artists, designers, and makers of all stripes! Apply now! You have until February 21st to send your application!Puces POP Spring Edition May 8, 9, 10, 2026ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Yyi5upk8KYn3zB8S8">5075 Rivard street</a>, Laurier metro)</div>

Puces POP Spring Edition – Call for Vendors

<div class="payload-richtext">For our 25th anniversary, POP Montreal is inviting two Montréal-based fashion designers to collaborate on a limited-edition capsule of festival merch. This is the first time we’re opening up our merch program to outside designers, and we’re looking for people with a strong aesthetic point of view and a track record of producing wearable pieces.We’re aiming for a small collection of high-quality garments or accessories that feel true to the designer and to POP’s artistic spirit. This is a partnership, not a commission: POP will contribute visibility, distribution, and access to our networks, and we’re open to flexible profit-sharing arrangements. Our main priority is recouping production costs and creating work that feels exciting for our community.If you’re a designer with a clear identity, a thoughtful practice, and the ability to produce small-batch pieces, we want to hear from you. Deadline to submit is March 10th, 2026, at 11:45PM<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrY1chFATTnSfoJbcIp5nYFn6g7YEtt-w69DOs8tdG8JhtXw/viewform">Application Form</a></div>

POP Montreal x Fashion Designers – Capsule Collection

<div class="payload-richtext">Are you an early-career artist looking to grow your biz skills in a supportive, non-competitive space? Next Level from POP Montreal is back and we are currently taking applications for 15 artists to join the 2026 cohort. Next Level is a 3-day professional development program for Montreal area-based musicians in the early stages of their career. The project brings a cohort of 15 emerging artists through three days of skills training, mentorship, and networking opportunities specifically designed to meet their professional development objectives. The 2026 program takes place in Montreal January 31, February 7, and February 15. Participants receive an honorarium, food, and an additional childcare and/or transportation honorarium upon request.Check out our 2024 recap video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wqGB8xb8evY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wqGB8xb8evY</a>Interested in applying to be a part of this year’s cohort? <a href="https://form.zonefestival.com/?k=popmtl_p7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit your application here</a>. The deadline is December 19th, 2025</div>

Apply Today: Next Level Mentorship Program

<div class="payload-richtext"><blockquote>Call for Applications: POP Montreal Board of DirectorsAre you passionate about supporting emerging artists and vibrant cultural events? Do you want to make a difference in the arts community? POP Montreal invites you to consider becoming a board candidate!About POP MontrealPOP Montreal is an annual not-for-profit curated cultural festival that champions independence in the arts. Each year, the festival presents hundreds of bands and multidisciplinary artists from around the world, reaching audiences of more than 25,000. POP Montreal will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026. Mandate<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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Call for Applications: POP Montreal Board of Directors

<div class="payload-richtext">Jamaica Association of Montreal Outlines and Coordinates Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts for JamaicaRelief Efforts for JamaicaMontreal, November 3, 2025 — In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, the Jamaica Association of Montreal (JAM) has launched a coordinated relief initiative to support affected communities across the island.In consultation with the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa, as well as other grassroots organizations and partners in the Montreal corporate community, the Association is organizing the collection of monetary donations, essential goods, and health supplies to assist those impacted by the hurricane.For all questions regarding relief efforts, the public is encouraged to contact the Jamaica Association of Montreal at 514-737-8229 ext. 110.“Historically, Jamaicans in the diaspora have always stepped up to support their families and homeland in times of crisis,” said Mark Henry, President of the Jamaica Association of Montreal. “This time, the need is even greater — and our response must go beyond helping our immediate families. We’re calling on all our fellow Montrealers to join us in reaching the broader Jamaican public, lending hands and hearts to rebuild the island we all love.” On the ground in Jamaica, there is already significant coordination and expertise, drawing on lessons learned from the recent pandemic and last year’s Hurricane Beryl. These systems bear the hallmarks of integrity, efficiency, and trust, as the global community once again comes together to help rebuild the beloved Caribbean island of Jamaica.<hr />HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE/ CALL TO ACTIONThere are five ways to donate. In Montreal, funds collected by the Jamaica Association will be forwarded to the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa for distribution in Jamaica.1) Monetary Donations Online donations are encouraged through the Government of Jamaica’s official disaster relief portal: <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/72.png" alt="" width="72" height="72" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div> <a href="https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://supportjamaica.gov.jm</a>Additional ways to donate:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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Jamaica Hurricane Relief Funding Drive

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8dSlE6YLNqAS65qWvvHdkqLuzYLtyK0T9tT85FR23Nws29Q/viewform">Fill out the survey here!</a></div>

How Was Your Experience at POP Montréal 2025?

<div class="payload-richtext">Puces POP Winter Edition is taking place for 2 weekends 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21 December 2025! In the meantime, we are calling for vendors to participate in this next edition <a href="https://forms.gle/qwriLkZmpuGTfYLV7">here</a>. You have until Oct. 20th, 2024<a href="https://forms.gle/qwriLkZmpuGTfYLV7"> to subscribe!</a>Come shop for goods from a variety of local artisans like clothing, jewelry, food, art and prints, ceramics, body care products, children’s items and more!Puces POP Winter Edition 2025 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21 December 2025ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Yyi5upk8KYn3zB8S8">5075 Rivard street</a>, Laurier metro)</div>

Puces POP Winter Edition 2025 – Call for vendors

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="https://popmontrealinternationalmusicf.box.com/s/cbfamdd5kf8qgcabjriu56x0vqvy54zw">POP Montréal International Music Festival Program 2025</a></div>

Download the Festival Guide!

<div class="payload-richtext">The POP Hostel is back! From September 23 to 28, we are looking for generous Montrealers willing to open their homes to artists and festival-goers. In exchange, you will receive a POP Hopper pass for each day you host someone—your ticket to explore the festival! If you have a bed available for two nights or more, you can get a free DISCOVERY PASS instead of a POP Hopper.Feel free to share these forms with your friends and family (especially the host form)!<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7Op8G7AQB9rrWuXgDIXOfcLvdnp5KV01vjtExWP4YCO9RQ/viewform">Host</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf31BYWU6rj2OuETTmCjo_B1kY-Q0G-KACFNbXHp-U6XbE-Mg/viewform">Request a bed</a></div>

POP Hostel

<div class="payload-richtext">From September 24 to September 28, 2025Holy Fuck! POP Montreal is back for its 24th edition. What a miracle! We are pleased to announce our full lineup, featuring numerous découvertes, a few secret shows, a few pop-up shows, a parade, a Kiki Ball, and a couple of legends as well…Highlights include Annie-Claude Deschênes (Duchess Says, PyPy) – The solo project of the iconic avant-garde Montreal artist, Asmaa Hamzaoui &amp; Bnat Timbouktou – The foremost female ambassador of Moroccan Gnawa music, performing for the first time in north america, Bolis Pupul – Think early Mr. Fingers-like techno and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s exuberant man-machine minimalism, Chanel Beads – a dream druggy pop bliss, DAM – The pioneers of Palestinian hip hop, Do Make Say Think – Toronto post-rock misfits who are returning to Montreal, Isabella Lovestory – The Reggaeton perro-pop provocateur, Lankum – The Montreal debut by the mythical Mercury Prize-nominated drone folk Irish band, Michel Pagliaro – The legend and Top 40 hitmaker en français and English, Múm – The Icelandic indie electronica experimentalists are back, to present their 7th studio album, out this September. First new album in 12 years! Don’t miss this iconic show! No Joy – Montreal shoegaze stars are back with their first new album in 5 years, QUAL – Dark wave chaos to burn the dance floor. Dress code: wear black. Ribbon Skirt – Led by Anishinaabe musician Tashiina Buswa, Ribbon Skirt just reached the 2025 Polaris Prize short list with their debut album Bite Down. U.S. Girls – 4AD pop mavericks led by Meg Remy return in support of their last album, Scratch It.Also, our famous Rooftop Shows:– Rialto rooftop: La Force and Billianne + a  SURPRISE show – Taverne Atlantic rooftop: a SECRET show reserved for festival pass holders– Ubisoft rooftop: Angine de Poitrine, reserved for festival pass holders and winners of the Ubisoft contest  (find the QR code on posters in the Mile-End as of  the beginning of September!!!)Album launches by local artists include Sarah Rossy (with Christian Sean and Naïka Champagne), Pompey, Mint Simon, Meggie Lennon, Hanorah,  lots of showcases including presentations by ISLAS Productions, Next Door Records, Second Summer Festival, Struck Productions, Paper Bag Records, Kickdrum, Pique, Venus Fest, Bonbonbon et Du Prince, who celebrate their 10th anniversary with a stellar bill featuring Hawa B, Les Shirley and Jesuslesfilles.What’s new this year =&gt; New venues: Please note that we won’t be holding any events at l’Entrepôt 77 (except for Fashion PUP), but we will be hosting several pop-up concerts at new venues, including Taverne Atlantic, Bar Wills, and the Ubisoft rooftop. =&gt; Fashion PUP festival edition at Entrepôt 77 on Sept 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm Fashion PUP! Where your dog is the star! Join Sandy Bridges, with DJ support by LaFHomme, and all the other dogs in town for some playful competition on the theme “Nautical”. =&gt; Art POP at Espace POP from Sept 27 to Sept 28, a 24-hour closed-door performance with Velours Velours (and guests:  Safia Nolin, Lumière, Étienne Coppée…).=&gt; also with Art POP in co-presentation with PHI, “SPACE IS THE PLACE” Wednesday, Sep 24, Avant-jazz mystic Sun Ra brought his pioneering Afrofuturist vision to the screen with this film version of his concept album.=&gt; Film POP will be screening films at both Cinéma Public and Cinéma Moderne with Köln 75, the story of Vera Brandes, who staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett.Monk in Pieces, a biopic about composer and performer Meredith Monk.Flore Laurentienne, The End and the Beginning, a sober immersion into a work that slows down time… Dancer In The Dark, the cult movie by Lars Von Trier with Björk Not to be missed:=&gt; Comedy POP: 2nd edition on Sunday, Sept 28 at Rialto Theatre=&gt; One of our POP favourites, the Mile End Parade, presented by SiriusXM on Sunday, Sept 28=&gt; POP Symposium: our music industry-related hot topics, including Ribbon Skirt Artist Talk, Navigating Borders While Trans, Montreal Nightlife Policy Roundtable, What’s Next For Radio? and more…=&gt; The Kiki Ball: on Saturday, Sept 27 at Rialto Theater=&gt; The Record Fair: taking place at Bar WILLS on Saturday, Sept 27=&gt; Puces POP festival edition: from Friday, Sept 26 to Sunday, Sept 28 at Église Saint-Denis</div>

POP Montreal 24th edition – New Additions!

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montréal présente la série SiriusXM Discovery !24 septembre : Théâtre Rialto : Erika Hagen – 20 h 25 septembre : Piccolo : Hawa B – 23 h 15 26 septembre : Quai des Brumes : Avril Jensen – 23 h 27 septembre : Toit du Rialto : Billianne – 18 h 30 28 septembre : Théâtre Rialto : Kee Avil – 20 hRetrouvez tous les détails sur les artistes via notre site web !POP Montréal remercie son partenaire principal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siriusxmfranco/">@siriusxmfranco</a></div>

Série Découvertes SiriusXM

<div class="payload-richtext">Use Crewfare to get the best prices for your housing during the festival! Book your stay via<a href="https://crewfare.com/events/pop-montreal-25/"> their website</a> for discounts at hotel such as Zero 1 and Delta Montreal.Furthermore, you can get 15% off at <a href="https://www.zero1-mtl.com/">hotel Zero 1 </a>when showing a POP concert ticket or pass when you check in at the hotel.Zero 1 – Numéro d’enregistrement/Registration code: 187740Book at <a href="https://saintlo.ca/auberges/montreal/">SaintLo Youth Hostel </a>and enjoy a 10% discount.Stlau – Registration number/Registration code: 521334You can use a Bixi to get around town during the festival, and you can also use Amigo Express to get to Montreal! POP is offering a promo code for Amigo Express, valid until September 28:Code to use: POP25Link to book: <a href="http://www.kangaride.com/promotion/POP25">http://www.kangaride.com/promotion/POP25</a></div>

Tips for transportation and accommodation during the festival!

<div class="payload-richtext">Église St-Denis – <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGuskm18DUQXV6Gk9">454 avenue Laurier Est</a>26 SEPT, 3:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.27 SEPT, 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.28 SEPT, 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.Puces POP is Montreal’s largest handmade art market. Our mission is to celebrate independent craftsmanship. With each new edition of the market, we welcome a wide selection of artisans with the aim of showcasing their talent and increasing their visibility among lovers of locally made products crafted with love.Puces POP has nearly <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists?category=puces-pop">100 artisans</a>, about half of whom are new recruits offering products never before seen at Puces POP. You’ll find products for the home, body care products, and items for little ones, not to mention clothing, treats, and handmade jewelry. We can’t wait to see you there and encourage you to buy local!<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists?category=puces-pop">Discover the artisans here!</a>About the curator: Gab Godon is a singer-songwriter who has been part of the POP Montreal International Music Festival family for over eight years. Since 2017, she has been working closely with Puces POP and takes great pleasure in organizing this event, which allows local artisans to showcase their work.</div>

Puces POP Festival Edition 2025

<div class="payload-richtext">JOB OFFER: Public Funding Coordinator at POP Montreal International Music FestivalStart date:  September 1, 2025Status: Permanent, year-roundSchedule: 40 hours/week Hourly wage: $20/hourHybride (Remote/Access to our office in the Mile End)Group insurance after 3 months. Office closed two weeks in December in addition to 10 days paid vacation.   Preference will be given to candidates eligible for Emploi Québec wage subsidy. If applicable, please follow the procedure for <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/emploi/trouver-emploi-stage/programmes/integrer-emploi/services#c223238">Requesting employment assistance services</a> and obtain your eligibility letter from your <a href="https://www.localisateur.servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr">Local Services Québec office</a> before applying. Purpose of Position: Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Public Funding Coordinator will carry out and oversee the research, writing and reporting of festival grants to all levels of government; ensure that the festival’s contractual obligations are fulfilled to the satisfaction of funding bodies; identify and pursue new funding opportunities; and represent the festival in funding body relations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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JOB OFFER: Public Funding Coordinator

<div class="payload-richtext">Applications are now open for the 2025 edition of the Puces POP Festival, to be held September 26 to 28, 2025. The craft fair will take place at Saint-Denis church, 5075 rue Rivard, across from Laurier metro station. As always, Puces POP features an ever-changing roster of artists, designers and creators from every horizon!You have until July 21 to submit your application!Apply now here:<a href="https://forms.gle/h14iSS"> </a><a href="https://forms.gle/h14iSSoMrZSmBZza7">https://forms.gle/h14iSSoMrZSmBZza7</a></div>

Puces POP Festival Edition – Call for Vendors

<div class="payload-richtext">Free concerts all summer long at Pointe-à-Callière – Every Thursday at noon, come enjoy musical performances by emerging Montréal artists. Bring your lunch and feel free to use our picnic tables and Adirondack chairs as you listen to some great music!Explore the program:<h5>THURSDAY, JULY 3 | HANAKO • Indie folk and rock</h5>Montreal-born Hanako is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, rock &amp; roll and dream pop. After My River Goblin (2024), a debut album hailed for its lyrical maturity, she explores the soundscapes of childhood on KakoBako (2025). She is currently preparing a third project in collaboration with the local scene.<a href="https://hanako0.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the artist</a><h5>THURSDAY, JULY 10 | ELECTRONIUM • Hip-hop collective</h5>ELECTRONIUM is a hip-hop collective from Montreal, combining groove, experimentation and eclectic influences, from free jazz to psych rock. Comprising Ibou, Choyce, Seb Perry and Pheus, the group combines sharp lyrics, polished production and hard-hitting performances. Rooted in the local scene, they build a unique sound that’s both thoughtful and fiery.<a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/electronium/1260487011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the band</a><h5>THURSDAY, JULY 17 | FABJUSTFAB • Rap and DJ</h5>FABjustfab is a multidisciplinary artist from Montreal: rapper, beatboxer, DJ, producer and steelpan player. Co-founder of Random Recipe, she has collaborated with international artists and traveled five continents. In her DJ set, she blends avant-garde sounds, regional classics and popular hits with infectious energy.<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fabjustfab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the artist</a><h5>THURSDAY, JULY 24 | ZALAM KAO • Jazz, funk, soul and world beat</h5>Zalam Kao is a jazz, funk, soul and world beat collective from Montreal, born from the fusion of five artists with diverse backgrounds. Their music celebrates diversity and community spirit, with tracks such as Tout Pour Toi and Entre Nous hailed by audiences and the press alike. On stage and in the studio, Zalam Kao offers a vibrant, warm and resolutely local experience.<a href="https://tinyurl.com/2bkt2nzf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the band</a><h5>JTHURSDAY, JULY 31 | COCO ROSE • Funk and pop</h5>Coco Rose is a group founded in 2019 that fuses funk, pop and party rhythms in a resolutely modern spirit. Inspired by the likes of Lawrence and L’Impératrice, the band is all about inclusion, friendship and collective energy. Their new album was released on April 18, 2025.<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xCW1CZFidLxN51xIPitsl?_authfailed=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the band</a><h5>THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 | MIRELLA • Alternative and grunge</h5>Mirella, Ian and Jordan form a Montreal trio that blends grunge, shoegaze and compassionate alternative music. With introspective, touching lyrics, their sound explores sensitive areas with power and sincerity. A project that is raw, emotional and resolutely human.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mirella.the.band/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the band</a><h5>THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 | BLAMM • Funk and soul</h5>BLAMM is a Montreal brass band that makes unusual songs groove with brass instruments in the spotlight. Their explosive universe draws on funk, soul, country, swing and waltz to create music that sings, dances, cries and laughs. A wind of sonic freedom that thwarts codes with panache.<a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/blamm/1666373096" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet the group</a></div>

Musical Middays on the Pointe

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montreal 2025 – Sept 24 to Sept 28, 2025POP Montreal is getting ready for its 24th edition. As usual, a banging mix of the best international indie artists, and also beaucoup de magnifiques premières parties to discover!!!!Here are a few highlights of this edition to come: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/annie-claude-deschenes-3">Annie-Claude Deschênes (Duchess Says, PyPy) </a>– The solo project of the iconic avant-garde Montreal artist.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/asmaa-hamzaoui-bnat-timbouktou">Asmaa Hamzaoui &amp; Bnat Timbouktou</a> – The foremost female ambassador of Moroccan Gnawa music.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/bolis-pupul-annie-claude-deschenes-guests">Bolis Pupul</a> – Think early Mr. Fingers-like techno and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s exuberant man-machine minimalism.mr<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/chanel-beads">Chanel Beads</a> – The dream druggy pop bliss of Chanel Beads.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/dam">DAM</a> – The pioneers of Palestinian hip hop DAM.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/do-make-say-think">Do Make Say Think</a> – Toronto post-rock misfits really return to Montreal this time around.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/les-shirley-hawa-b-jesuslesfilles-guests">DuPrince</a> – Celebrate 10 years of Montreal underground label DuPrince with a stellar bill featuring: Hawa B, Les Shirley, Jesuslesfilles.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/isabella-lovestory">Isabella Lovestory</a> – The Reggaeton perro-pop provocateur. <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/lankum">Lankum</a> – Montreal debut by the mythical Mercury Prize-nominated drone folk band Lankum.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/michel-pagliaro">Michel Pagliaro</a> – Top 40 hitmaker en français and english, the legendary Michel Pagliaro.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/no-joy">No Joy </a>– Montreal shoegaze stars are back with their first new album in 5 years.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/u-s-girls-3">U.S. Girls</a> – 4AD pop mavericks U.S. Girls return in support of their new album, Scratch It.<a href="https://lepointdevente.com/billets/pop250924001">Get your pass!</a><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025.06.08_FEST-App-1080x1080-05-Large-2.jpeg" alt="" width="1063" height="1063" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>Click to download the app</div>

POP Montreal 2025 – The First Names!

<div class="payload-richtext">Beautiful screen-printed poster for the Patrick Watson and Chilly Gonzales benefit concert for POP Montreal, which was held on January 19th, 2025 in Outremont. All poster purchases contribute directly to raising funds for the POP Montréal Festival.<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/patrick-watson-benefit-concert-screen-printed-poster">BUY – “Patrick Watson’s intimate piano solo show”.</a><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/chilly-gonzales-benefit-concert-screen-printed-poster">BUY – ”Chilly Gonzales’s intimate piano solo show”</a><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/chillyposter_Mar28-1-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="1519" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>Artwork and screenprint by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddallanstewart/?hl=en">Todd Stewart.</a>Pickup at 5585 av du Parc, Montreal, QCOr we can ship it to you, for a fee.PRICES:<h6>Poster: 25 $</h6><h6>Shipping :: Livraison – Montreal/Toronto: 10 $</h6><h6>Shipping :: Livraison – Prairies/Canada West: 15 $</h6><h6>Shipping :: Livraison – USA: 20 $</h6><a href="https://popmontreal.com/page/donate">DONATE TO POP</a></div>

Patrick Watson & Chilly Gonzales Benefit Concerts – Screen printed posters

<div class="payload-richtext">Puces POP is back in full force to celebrate its 21st year! We’ve been proud to support Quebec artisans since the very beginning of this wonderful adventure. Join us at Saint-Denis Church on May 9, 10 and 11 for the first 2024 edition of the fair, which will mark the arrival of spring and coincide perfectly with Mother’s Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to do your spring shopping and spoil the moms in your life! From body care products to jewelry, ceramics and homeware, you’ll find a multitude of treasures to enhance your daily life and that of your loved ones. The full list of artisans will be unveiled shortly. See you soon!Puces POP – Spring 2025 Edition <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8MSLpe9Wp4nHCC2A">Saint-Denis Church</a> ➤Friday, May 9, 2025: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm ➤Saturday, May 10, 2025: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ➤Sunday, May 11, 2025: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1034950781401667/1034992144730864">RSVP on Facebook</a><a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists?category=puces-pop">Consult the full list of vendors</a>*The church has a wheelchair ramp on Berri Street, as well as an accessible toilet.</div>

Puces POP – Spring 2025 Edition

<div class="payload-richtext">A consolidation of ideas from two panel discussions in 2023 featuring members of <a href="https://www.orvillepeck.com/">Orville Peck</a>, <a href="https://www.handdrawndracula.com/artists/bonnie-trash/">Bonnie Trash</a>, <a href="https://www.swimmingswam.com/">Swimming</a>, and <a href="https://www.knitting-band.com/">Knitting</a>; <a href="https://thanyaiyer.bandcamp.com/album/rest">Thanya Iyer</a>, <a href="https://coreygulkin.com/">Corey Gulkin</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelbardier/?hl=en">Michael Bardier</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sergio__silva/">Sergio Silva</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahharris/?hl=en">Sarah Harris</a><a href="/api/media/file/2025.03.18-25-tips-for-touring-ENFR.pdf">tips for touring-EN+FR</a><a href="/api/media/file/2025.03.18-25-tips-for-touring-ENFR.pdf">Download</a></div>

25 Tips for Touring

<div class="payload-richtext"> In November 2024, POP Montreal hosted a transformative 3-day professional development program that spanned three weeks, offering a dynamic blend of mentorship, skills training and artistic growth. Bringing together a curated selection of 16 Montreal-based musicians, the program’s aim was to create a vibrant space where innovation and collaboration flourished. Over the course of the program participants engaged in immersive sessions designed to elevate their practice.Guided by experienced mentors, the artists took part in critical discussions and practical workshops, fostering the exchange of ideas and skills. The program thus acts as an inspiring platform for participants to expand their networks and reimagine the possibilities of their work in the contemporary music landscape.<a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC1qVk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Photos of the program here</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wqGB8xb8evY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Next Level recap video</a>——————Don’t miss some of the artists from the program performing at P’tit Ours, soon to be shared on our website, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popmontreal/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popmontreal/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@popmontreal?lang=en">TikTok</a>, and more!We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/nextlevel-06.jpeg" alt="" width="1063" height="598" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/nextlevel-01.jpeg" alt="" width="1063" height="709" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div></div>

Next Level Program 2024

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1596637167957640/1596696464618377">Puces POP Winter Edition</a> is taking place for 2 weekends on the <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/puces-pop-winter-edition-vol-1">13, 14, 15 </a>and <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/puces-pop-winter-edition-vol-2">20, 21, 22 December </a>2024! We’re celebrating 20 years of Puces POP and the last edition of the year with 2 different <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists?category=puces-pop">vendor</a> selections for the 2 weekends of the market. It’s the best time to get everything you need for the holidays! 🛍️ Come shop for goods from a variety of local artisans like clothing, jewelry, food, art and prints, ceramics, body care products, children’s items and more!Puces POP Winter Edition 2024 <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/puces-pop-winter-edition-vol-1">13, 14, 15 </a>and <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/puces-pop-winter-edition-vol-2">20, 21, 22 December</a> 2024ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Yyi5upk8KYn3zB8S8">5075 Rivard street</a>, Laurier metro)<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1596637167957640/1596696464618377">RSVP on Facebook</a></div>

Puces POP Winter Edition 2024

<div class="payload-richtext">Seeking 15 emerging artists for a new paid professional development program from POP Montreal! Bring your career to the Next Level with three days of skills training, mentorship, and networking opportunities specifically designed to meet your professional development objectives. Applications are open until November 1st, 2024. ——————Next Level is a 3-day professional development program for Montreal-based musicians in the early stages of their career. The project will provide a cohort of 15 early-career artists with three days of skills training, mentorship, and networking opportunities specifically designed to meet their professional development objectives. The program takes place over 3 weekends in November (November 16, 23, and 30) with some work and reflections in between. Participants will receive an honorarium of $450 ($150 per day for 3 days) as well as complimentary food and an additional childcare and travel honorarium (upon request). The participants will be selected based on the following criteria: Availability (need to be present for all sessions and be based in Montreal) If you haven any questions, email symposium@popmontreal.comArtistic quality (originality, songwriting, concept) Impact (who would benefit most, and who’s ready to benefit from this)Interesting ideas for workshop sessions <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuvbJRyutuZR1HDSdOZoCPGutPVdC2JSexZI63y3G_1g3N6A/viewform">Apply here</a></div>

POP Montreal Next Level 2024

<div class="payload-richtext">Puces POP Winter Edition is taking place for 2 weekends 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22 December 2024! In the meantime, we are calling for vendors to participate in this next edition <a href="https://forms.gle/tRkn7A1T5vGX6YZv9">here</a>. You have until Oct. 25th, 2024<a href="https://forms.gle/tRkn7A1T5vGX6YZv9"> to subscribe!</a>Come shop for goods from a variety of local artisans like clothing, jewelry, food, art and prints, ceramics, body care products, children’s items and more!Puces POP Winter Edition 2024 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22 December 2024ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Yyi5upk8KYn3zB8S8">5075 Rivard street</a>, Laurier metro)</div>

Puces POP Winter Edition 2024 – Call for vendors

<div class="payload-richtext"> How was your experience at this 23rd edition of POP Montréal? Fill out our survey for a chance to win a pair of Discovery Passes 2025 ✰ Link to the survey: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3YV34oRt6sdpbO7vGOBXcBZr08e8PkBrzT6M9V2eZbbSIIA/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3YV34oRt6sdpbO7vGOBXcBZr08e8PkBrzT6M9V2eZbbSIIA/viewform</a></div>

Share your experience at POP Montreal 2024 ✰

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="/api/media/file/2024.07.25-Program-Guide-Draft-LOCAL-new0816.pdf">POP Montréal International Festival 2024 Full Program →</a><a href="/api/media/file/2024.07.25-Program-Guide-Draft-LOCAL-new0816.pdf">Download</a></div>

Download the festival guide

<div class="payload-richtext">A moodboard of what to expect from our festival highlights! → <a href="https://popmontreal.com/calendar">CALENDAR</a><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/ovah-the-rainbow-kiki-ball-a-bezarre-ball">OVAH the Rainbow Kiki Ball: A Be!zarre Ball</a> – This year we bring drag to POP! Follow the Yellow Brick Road and unlock the secrets of Oz, from the sparkling Emerald City to the dark woods of the Wicked Witch. Get ready for some cutesy, demure, fire.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/iris-dement-guests">Iris Dement + Nico Paulo </a>–  With a touch of folk, country, Gillian Welch, and some flavour of Lucinda Williams, Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, Iris Dement’s music is her way of healing our broken inner and outer spaces. This concert embodies Montreal’s folk and roots music scene.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/beverly-glenn-copeland-and-friends-the-salon-evening">Beverly Glenn-Copeland and friends: The Salon Evening</a>  + <a href="https://popmontreal.com/artists/mimi-obonsawin">Mimi O’Bonsawin</a> –  Amongst the most heartfelt music from our program, sharing label with bon iver, Jeremy Dutcher, arca, Julia holter. A sublime blend of new age &amp; folk music.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/alice-longyu-gao-faux-real-sineila">Cecile Believe + Faux Real + Sineila</a> –  Calling out PC Music fans, if you’ve saved AG Cook &amp; SOPHIE on your playlists, Cecile Believe is an add-on. With a touch of EBM, Faux Real’s Duran Duran typa energy assure a perfect program.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/john-glacier-astrid-sonne-nabihah-iqbal-dj-set">Ouri + Astrid Sonne + Nabihah Iqbal (DJ set)</a> –  Similar to the music of Jaques Greene, Kaytranada, Helena Deland, ML Buch, Sofie Birch, Tirzah, Mica Levi; delicate and soft sounds with an electronic touch.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/mannie-fresh-egyptian-lover-guests">Mannie Fresh + Egyptian Lover + Sydanie + THOT SQUAD </a> – The real classics not to be missed of the festival, fans of N.W.A, Juvenile, Cash Money Records, Dr Dre, Ice-Tea, Lil Wayne, Flyana Boss, you know what’s up.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-fleshtones-los-bitchos-guests">The Fleshtones + Los Bitchos + Karneef + OMBIIGIZI </a> – Yep Roc Records sweaty dancefloors; The Cramps, The Gruesomes, Iggy Pop, Chuck Berry, La Luz, Shonen Knife, Franz Ferdinand, Altin Gun, sounds of City Slang Records.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/sam-iito-guests">SAM.IITO + Dawn Cadence</a> –  An electronic intersection, similarities are L’Rain, Poirier (actual producer of SAM.IITO), SPRLUA, Loraine James, Sudan Archives, Serpentwithfeet.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/edith-nylon-alix-fernz-laura-krieg">Edith Nylon + Alix Fernz + Laura Krieg </a>– French new wave, Mothland records, Analogue Addiction, Les Rita Mitsouko, Sparks, Starshooter, Serge Gainsbourg.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/jane-penny-ura-star-fireball-kid-naomi-elan-noon">Jane Penny + Ura Star &amp; Fireball Kid + Naomi + Elan Noon</a> –  From Montreal’s sweetest TOPS! Patrick Holland, Grimes, Marci, Arbutus Records, Stars, Metric, Sade &amp; Coeur de pirate. <a href="https://popmontreal.com/calendar?category=pop-montrealÀ">GET YOUR TICKETS</a></div>

Discover the festival’s highlights

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montréal is launching its call for volunteers for this 23rd 2nd edition of the festival, to be held from September 25 to 29, 2024. It’s a great way to meet people and get free access to the concerts, in exchange for only 4 shifts for a total of about 16 hours of work.To volunteer or for any other questions, please email Melyssa at <a href="mailto:volunteer@popmontreal.com">volunteer@popmontreal.com</a>. We look forward to working with you!</div>

We are looking for volunteers!

<div class="payload-richtext">Église St-Denis – <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGuskm18DUQXV6Gk9">454 avenue Laurier Est</a>27 SEPT, 15h00 — 20h0028 SEPT, 11h00 — 18h0029 SEPT, 11h00— 17h00Puces POP, the biggest handmade art market in Montreal, promotes and celebrates independent craft creations. Each edition welcomes a large and diverse selection of vendors to showcase their talent and increase their visibility among lovers of handcrafted local products. Encourage local artisans and treat yourself at the same time!Join us at the Saint-Denis Church to meet our vibrant community of artisans. For <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/puces-pop-festival-edition-20th-anniversary">this 20th edition of Puces POP,</a> the market will feature about 100 creators, half of whom are newcomers to Puces POP and who will present products never seen before in our market. This fall’s wide selection of offerings includes homeware, body care, and great finds for kids, not to mention clothing, gourmet snacks, and handcrafted jewelry. Artisans to be announced soon! We can’t wait to see you there and to support our amazing artisans!About the Curator: Gab Godon is a singer-songwriter who has been part of the POP Montreal family for over eight years. Since 2017, she has been working closely with Puces POP and takes great pleasure in organizing this event, allowing local artisans to showcase their work.</div>

Puces POP Festival Edition – 20th anniversary

<div class="payload-richtext">Kids POP combines the freedom of play with experiential learning, providing a day of fun for children and their families. Join us on Sunday morning for our Nature Series and a concert by Patrick Watson. The four outdoor workshops in the series will explore the flora and fauna in the biodiverse Champs de Possibles. Then, bring your kids to our Basketball Clinic in the afternoon. Whether you want to improve your game or just play around, this event is for you!  <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/serie-nature">Série Nature + Spectacle de Patrick Watson</a> 29 SEPT, 10h00 — 12h30 Co-presented by Fondation David Suzuki FREE for families with kids (under 18)  25$ in advance and 30$ at the door for adults without kids.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/clinique-basketball">Clinique Basketball</a> – 29 SEPT, 12h00 — 14h00Parc Soeur-Madeleine-Gagnon Taking place at the locally renowned basketball court in Little Italy, this basketball clinic is open to all and an opportunity to be coached by Basketball Quebec players in an informal setting. Stick around to see a b-ball demonstration by the Quebec players themselves!</div>

Kids POP Full Program

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="https://www.cinemamoderne.com/en/">Cinéma Moderne</a>, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jT92vEXQnMTkHoGLA">5150 St Laurent Blvd</a> Film POP’s programming explores the world of music and musicians, across all film genres. This year’s program presents 12 screenings, including Québec premieres, standouts from the festival circuit, and local gems. Don’t miss the Québec premiere of Teaches of Peaches, a documentary tribute to queer icon Peaches, and the Canadian premiere of Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird. Other program highlights include Lyd, the story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world, La cancha by local filmmaker Mustafa Uzuner, and On the Go, a unique feminine take on the road movie.A word about the curator: Sami Zenderoudi is a filmmaker, cultural worker, and media arts teacher. He has worked in the context of artist-run centres, film festivals, gallery exhibitions, and educational institutions. He holds a Media Studies Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Sami’s artistic research explores intersections of ecology and cinema along with new ways of representing nature on screen.<a href="https://youtu.be/JCuawDJXj0M">FILM POP 2024 – OFFICIAL TRAILER</a>PROGRAM<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Teaches_of_Peaches_3_Peaches_C-Avanti-Media-Fiction.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="664" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/teaches-of-peaches">Teaches of Peaches </a>Co-presented by Goethe-Institut.Philipp Fussenegger, Judy Landkammer | Germany, 2024 | 102 min. Quebec premiere.⇢ 25 SEPT, 20h30, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/BamBam-Still-1063x683-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="683" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/bam-bam-the-sister-nancy-story">Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story</a>Alison Duke | Canada, 2024 | 98 min. Canada premiere.⇢ 25 SEPT, 18h15, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Lyd_Orwa-Switat-an-urban-planner-walks-through-the-ruins-of-Khan-el-Hilu-a-19th-century-inn.-_Courtesy-Icarus-Films-1.png" alt="" width="667" height="375" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/lyd">Lyd</a> Co-présenté par/co-presented by Regards PalestiniensRami Younis, Sarah Ema Friedland | Palestine, UK, USA, 2023 | 78 min. Quebec premiere.⇢ 26 SEPT, 18h15, Cinéma ModernePrécédé par / preceded by :<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Screen-Shot-2024-08-06-at-4.56.37-PM.png" alt="" width="1063" height="592" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/lyd">Des Vibrations Provenant de Gaza</a> Co-présenté par/co-presented by Regardes PalestiniensRehab Nazzal | Canada, 2023 | 16 min 17 sec.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Screen-Shot-2024-08-06-at-4.57.28-PM.png" alt="" width="732" height="410" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/la-cancha">La cancha </a>co-presented by Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de MontréalMustafa Uzuner | Québec, 2023 | 54 min. Quebec premiere.⇢ 26 SEPT, 20h30, Cinéma ModernePrécédé par / preceded by :<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Outside-Center_2023_Still_01.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="808" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://backend.popmontreal.com/fr/vaughan-quinn/">Outside Center</a> co-presented by Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de MontréalEli Jean Tahchi | Québec, Germany, 2023 | 20 min<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/On_the_Go_still2.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="709" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/on-the-go">On the Go</a> co-presented by Image + NationJulia de Castro, María Gisèle Royo  | Spain, 2023 | 72 min. Quebec premiere.⇢ 27 SEPT, 18h15, Cinéma ModernePrécédé par / preceded by :<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Queer_Nigerians_2.27.1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="598" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/on-the-go">The Archive: Queer Nigerians</a> co-presented by Image + NationSimisolaoluwa Akande | UK, 2023 | 25 min. Quebec premiere.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Omar-and-Cedric-Still-10-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="598" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/omar-and-cedric-if-this-ever-gets-weird">Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird</a> co-presented by Festival du Nouveau CinémaNicolas Jack Davies | Germany, 2023 | 127 min. Canada premiere.⇢ 27 SEPT, 20h30, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Adrianne__The_Castle_2-1063x579-2.png" alt="" width="1063" height="579" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/adrianne-the-castle">Adrianne &amp; The Castle </a>⇢ 28 SEPT, 16h00, Cinéma ModerneShannon Walsh | Canada, 2023 | 86 min<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/FALL_INTO_ME_V33_PICTURELOCK-Copy-02.00_03_54_11.Still052-1063x797-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="797" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/music-video-showcase">POP Music Video Showcase</a> co-presented by PRISM &amp; POP Symposium⇢ 28 SEPT, 18h00, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Screen-Shot-2024-08-06-at-5.01.47-PM.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="782" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/as-we-speak-rap-music-on-trial">As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial</a>J.M. Harper | USA, 2024 | 96 min⇢ 28 SEPT, 19h30, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/AOW_A001_JSA_BOX1_119_grab16_9_CourtesyNFB_BangerFilms2023-1063x598-1.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="598" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://backend.popmontreal.com/fr/vaughan-quinn/">Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story</a>Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee | Canada, 2024 | 99 min⇢ 29 SEPT, 16h00, Cinéma Moderne<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ihb_still3-1063x597-1.png" alt="" width="1063" height="597" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/problems-of-leisure"> Problems of Leisure</a> co-presented by La Fondation PHI pour l’art contemporainIlana Harris-Babou | USA | 62⇢ 29 SEPT, 18h30, Cinéma Moderne<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/la-cancha-outdoor-screening">La cancha: projection en plein air au Parc de la Petite-Italie</a>Mustafa Uzuner | Québec, 2023 | 54 min⇢ 29 SEPT, 19h30, Parc de la Petite-Italie<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024.07.31-Film-Pop-Announcement-Assets-1150x650-alt.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="601" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div></div>

Film POP Full Program

<div class="payload-richtext">Clubhouse Rialto, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1EeMXogwGcBT88ER9">5711 avenue du Parc</a>POP Symposium présente les questions les plus urgentes auxquelles sont confrontées les communautés musicales et artistiques. Cette année, nous sommes ravi.es de présenter l’un de nos programmes les plus ambitieux à ce jour. Avec des panels sur tous les sujets — l’état des salles de musique, scènes DIY autour du pays, conférences d’artistes et ateliers pratiques — le Symposium a tout pour plaire. Que vous soyez un.e musicien.ne chevronné.e ou un.e artiste émergent.e, un.e professionnel.le de l’industrie ou simplement curieux.euse de l’industrie, nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous pour le POP Symposium de cette année!Un mot sur la commissaire: Eve Parker Finley est une musicienne et comédienne montréalaise de renom. Son travail a été présenté à la CBC, à l’émission Canada’s Got Talent, à Elle Canada, à Exclaim!, à Xtra et dans d’autres médias. Voix montante de la musique indépendante et de la scène humoristique canadienne, Eve est l’animatrice et la créatrice de Ten Minute Topline avec CBC Music et la directrice du Symposium de POP Montréal.POP Symposium brings together people to discuss the most pressing issues facing music and art communities. This year, we are thrilled to present some of our most ambitious programming yet. With panels on everything from the state of live music venues to DIY scenes across the country, artist talks, and practical workshops, Symposium has it all. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or an emerging artist, an industry pro or simply industry-curious, someone with strong opinions or open to new perspectives, we hope you join us at this year’s POP Symposium! About the curator: Eve Parker Finley is a noted Montreal musician and comedian. Her work has been featured on CBC, Canada’s Got Talent, Elle Canada, Exclaim!, Xtra, and other outlets. A rising voice in the Canadian indie music and comedy scenes, Eve is the host and creator of Ten Minute Topline with CBC Music and the Symposium Director at POP Montreal.Program<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/do-i-need-a-lawyer-free-legal-clinic-for-musicians">Do I Need a Lawyer? Free Legal Clinic for Musicians</a> ⇢ 25 SEPT, 11h — 12h, Clubhouse Rialto Co-presented par Miller-Thomson LLC<a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/maximize-your-earnings-the-importance-of-accurate-metadata">Making Royalties Work For You: Publishing and the Importance of Works Registration</a>Co-presented by L’Agence canadienne des droits de reproduction musicaux (CMRRA)⇢ 25 SEPT, 12h — 13h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/navigating-sobriety-in-the-arts">Navigating Sobriety in the Arts</a> ⇢ 25 SEPT, 13h30 — 14h30, Clubhouse Rialto <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/keeping-each-other-safe-organizing-covid-conscious-events">Keeping Each Other Safe: Organizing COVID-Conscious Events </a>⇢ 25 SEPT, 14h30 — 15h30, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/lessons-from-diy-scenes">Lessons from DIY Scenes</a>⇢ 25 SEPT, 16h — 17h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/pop-reads">POP Reads</a>Co-presented by ARCMTL ⇢ 25 SEPT, 18h — 20h, Rialto Hall<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-housing-crisis-the-arts">The Housing Crisis &amp; the Arts</a>Co-presented by The Walrus Foundation⇢ 26 SEPT, 12h — 13h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/le-son-de-lorganisation-lorganisation-syndicale-dans-les-arts">The Sound of Organizing: Union Organizing in the Arts</a>Co-presented by ARCMTL ⇢ 26 SEPT, 13h — 14h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/creators-and-the-new-music-media-landscape">Creators and the New Music Media Landscape</a>⇢ 26 SEPT, 14h30h — 15h30h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/in-conversation-with-peter-jesperson-euphoric-recall-book-launch">In Conversation with Peter Jesperson: Euphoric Recall Book Launch</a>⇢ 26 SEPT, 15h30h — 16h30, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-music-military-industrial-complex">The Music-Military Industrial Complex</a>Co-presented by New Feeling⇢ 27 SEPT, 12h — 13h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/artists-for-palestine">Artists for Palestine</a>⇢ 27 SEPT, 13h — 14, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/whats-canadian-music-anyway-live-taping-of-the-bridge-cbc">What’s Canadian music, anyway? – Live Taping of The Bridge (CBC)</a>Co-presented by Radio Canada ⇢ 27 SEPT, 14h30 — 15h30, Librarie Mordechai Richler // 15h30 — 17h00, suivi de collations/ refreshments served after<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/in-conversation-with-mannie-fresh">In Conversation with Mannie Fresh</a>⇢ 27 SEPT, 16h — 17, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/maroc-x-quebec-collaborations-et-inspirations">Maroc x Québec: Collaborations and Inspirations</a> ⇢ 28 SEPT, 12h — 13h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-future-of-canadian-latin-music-rising-latinx-artists-and-music-entrepreneurs-2">The Future of Canadian Latin Music: Rising Latinx Artists and Music Entrepreneurs</a>⇢ 28 SEPT, 13h — 14h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/collective-sonic-memory-archival-practices-for-the-independent-music-community">Collective sonic memory: Archival Practices for the Independent Music Community</a>⇢ 28 SEPT, 14h30 — 15h30, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/pathwaves-futures-world-building-workshop-technology-literacy-and-creativity">Pathwaves Futures World-Building Workshop: Technology, Literacy, and Creativity</a>Co-presented by Pathwaves  ⇢ 28 SEPT, 15h30 — 17h30, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/music-video-showcase">Music Video Showcase</a>Co-presented by PRISM and Film POP ⇢ 28 SEPT, 18h — 19h, Cinema Moderne // Networking mixer, 19h — 20h<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-state-of-live-music-venues">The State of Live Music Venues</a>Co-presented by Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC)⇢ 29 SEPT, 13h — 14h, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/roundtable-on-the-state-of-montreal-nightlife">Roundtable on the State of Montreal Nightlife</a>⇢ 27 SEPT, 14h30 — 15h30, Clubhouse Rialto<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/women-in-leadership-at-music-companies">Women in Leadership at Music Companies</a>Co-presented by Redeye and Women in Music Montréal ⇢ 29 SEPT, 15h30 — 16h30, Clubhouse Rialto</div>

POP Symposium 2024

<div class="payload-richtext">Art POP is POP Montreal’s visual arts segment. This year, we will present three exhibits featuring local artists. These artworks investigate the range of human experience in a flurry of colour and sound. Join us in celebrating their amazing work, and it’s free!<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/exposition-chateau-fragile">Exposition CHÂTEAU FRAGILE</a>23 — 28 SEPT5689 Boulevard Saint-Laurent10h00 — 17h00VernissageSEPT 25, 17h00 — 19h00<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/77D41F05-D3EF-4AA3-945B-A9F3BC38DDF5.jpg" alt="" width="1063" height="1162" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>L’effet papillon Cadre brun Acrylique sur toile 40X36About the artist: Brigitte Matte dives into the creation of her paintings while surrounded by music. For this exhibition the Montreal-based artist  invites us into her CHÂTEAU FRAGILE, the sanctuary where she seeks refuge from the onslaught of information in our daily lives. This exhibition allows us to wander through abstract paintings inspired by nature, with colours that envelop us in their benevolence. Welcome to her haven of colour.<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/la-vitrine-celine-bureau">La Vitrine Céline Bureau</a>Expositions de groupeCéline Bureau – sur la rue Bernard Ouest, in the backalley between Waverly and Saint-UrbainExhibition 126 — 29 SEPT, 13h — 18hVernissage: 26 SEPT, 18h — 19hExhibition 23 — 6 OCT, 13h — 18hVernissage: 3 OCT, 18h — 19h<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Screen-Shot-2024-08-06-at-10.13.30-AM.png" alt="" width="544" height="499" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>With the works ofEmma Ongman, Camille-Zoé Valcourt-Synnott, Juan Pablo Hernandez Gutierrez, Rania Lardjane and Riad El Mahmoudy &amp; Liz WatermanThese two exhibitions are the culmination of the Céline Bureau summer residency, showcasing the research, the experimentation and the artworks of six artists. Each project expresses profound insight into the artists’ distinct communities and cultural narratives. By contending with both the material and immaterial, the work prompts us to think about our connections to loved ones, our surroundings and our identities.</div>

Art POP 2024

<div class="payload-richtext">POP MONTREAL 23rd edition!  From September 25 to September 29, 2024The final programming!5 days, 200 concerts in over twenty venues + Programming for all our segments: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/about/film-pop">Film POP</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/about/kids-pop">Kids POP</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/about/pop-symposium">POP Symposium</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/about/art-pop">Art POP</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/about/puces-pop">Puces POP</a>  and the brand new <a href="https://popmontreal.com/news/comedy-is-coming-to-pop-2024-decouvrez-le-tout-nouveau-comedy-pop">Comedy POP</a>. The GREAT POP Montreal is gearing up for lucky edition #23.  Without further ado we give you the final line-up, which includes not-to-be-missed additions like an intimate <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/calexico-house-show">Calexico</a> show in a secret location, Basia Bulat (sold out), <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/sheenah-ko">Sheenah Ko</a> and <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/begonia">Begonia</a> on the roof of the Rialto, a Wizard of Oz themed <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/ovah-the-rainbow-kiki-ball-a-bezarre-ball">Be!zarre Kiki ball</a>, the return after 10 years of Patrick Watson’s “<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/serie-nature">Sacred Sunday</a>” as part of our Kids POP segment (free for families), along with other segment highlights including the Canadian premiere of “Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story”, one of 12 Film POP films at Cinéma Moderne, “What is Canadian Music?”  a conversation recorded live on The Bridge – CBC as part of the POP Symposium, a second edition of the music video evening showcasing the work of festival and local artists, 3 exhibitions by Art POP, 20 years of Puces POP, the first edition of Comedy POP …. We had already announced the festival’s legends; the prolific gospel folk singer <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/iris-dement-guests">Iris DeMent</a>, the funky godfather of Cash Money Records productions <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/mannie-fresh-egyptian-lover-guests">Mannie Fresh</a>, The electro hip hop legend <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/mannie-fresh-egyptian-lover-guests">Egyptian Lover</a>, new age folk visionary <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/beverly-glenn-copeland-and-friends-the-salon-evening">Beverly Glenn-Copeland</a> and new wave Parisian icons <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/edith-nylon-alix-fernz-laura-krieg">Edith Nylon</a>.  Another special event is <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/bastids-bbq-with-skratch-bastid-dj-nu-mark-guests">Skratch Bastid’s BBQ</a> coming to Montreal for the first time. Along with the legends, POP will host the incredible new sounds of up-and-coming breakouts from around the world  like <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/alice-longyu-gao-faux-real-sineila">Alice Longyu Gao</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/alice-longyu-gao-faux-real-sineila">Faux Real</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/the-fleshtones-los-bitchos-guests">Los Bitchos</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/silvana-estrada-guests">Silvana Estrada</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/yhwh-nailgun-distraction4ever-erika-angell-npnp-trio">YHWH Nailgun</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/cassandra-jenkins-nailah-hunter-guests">Nailah Hunter</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/luna-li-mother-tongues-guests">Luna Li</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/claire-rousay-still-house-plants">claire rousay</a>, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/claire-rousay-still-house-plants">Still House Plants</a>, and <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/john-glacier-astrid-sonne-nabihah-iqbal-dj-set">Nabihah Iqbal</a>. Plus <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/bastids-bbq-with-skratch-bastid-dj-nu-mark-guests">Skratch Bastid’s BBQ</a> coming to Montreal for the first time with <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/bastids-bbq-with-skratch-bastid-dj-nu-mark-guests">DJ Nu-Mark</a>. And for the grand finale, we will have a once-in-a-lifetime concert <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/la-route-chante-hommage-a-lhasa-2">La Route Chante</a>, celebrating the unique and singular voice of the saintly Lhasa de Sela with many special guests including Calexico, Feist and Klo Pelgag. And as always, we bring you the best in new Canadian artists including; <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/virginie-b-album-launch">Virginie B</a>‘s album launch, the talented producer and composer <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/casey-mq-odario-housewife-pater-sebastian-gaskin">Casey MQ</a> (Canadian Screen Award Winner 2022), the spellbinding indie folk of <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/silvana-estrada-guests">Lapelúda</a>, the solo debut of <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/jane-penny-ura-star-fireball-kid-naomi-elan-noon">Jane Penny</a> from TOPS, Montreal electro queen <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/john-glacier-astrid-sonne-nabihah-iqbal-dj-set">Ouri</a>, psych maestros <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/population-ii-j-r-c-g-bonnie-trash-poolgirl">Population II</a>, the enchanting folk of <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/cassandra-jenkins-nailah-hunter-guests">Valmy</a> from PEI  and the best of Quebec and Canadian record labels and producers with evenings presented by Secret City Records( Fernie, Emilie Kahn, Unessential Oils. …), Paper Bag Records (Nap Eyes, Pony Girl…) Next Door Records (Yves Jarvis, Hua Li…) , Mothland (CDSM, Luge…) , NXNE (Odario, Housewife…), Music BC( Non La, Babe Corner…), KickDrum (Bodywash, Bleu Vesuve…), Les Insoumises (Crachat, So Tired…)…Pique  (Fraud Perry, Banggz…) and much much more!!!!  So let’s go! The opening party on Sep 25th at Marché Des Possible on de Gaspé starts with original N.W.A member and hip hop icon Arabian Prince! See y’all there! And remember to stay safe!!!!You can find all our show listing <a href="https://popmontreal.com/calendar?category=pop-montreal">here</a>. Don’t forget to <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/billets-et-passeports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book your tickets here!</a> #popmontreal #popmtl2024 </div>

POP MONTREAL 23rd edition! 

<div class="payload-richtext">This year at POP, we’re very happy to present three comedy shows during the festival featuring rising and established Montreal comedians. Artist who have been seen on Just For Laughs, Canada’s Got Talent, CBC, and so much more will show POP what indie comedy in Montreal looks like. Catch Comedy POP and Don’t Yell during the festival for laughs all night long.Comedy POP 29 SEPT, 20h00, URSAHosted by Eve Parker FinleyWith Ben Stager, Jason Harvey, Kě, Sandy El Bitar and Tandem Jump.What is a comedy show doing in the middle of an indie music festival? We have no idea but it’s no joke. Join us at URSA, aka the Comedy Cellar of Parc Avenue for an evening of left-of-centre stand up, actually good sketch comedy, musical hilarity, and more surprises from a stacked line up of some of the most exciting emerging voices in Canadian comedy. For the comedy curious, the comedy seasoned, and the comedy skeptical. <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/dont-yell-stand-up-comedy-shows-in-non-comedy-places">Don’t Yell</a> 29 SEPT, 20h00, Fabergé (25 avenue Fairmount Ouest)Hosted par Habib SiamWith Carmina Berbari Daou, Morgan O’Shea, Quinn McMorrow, Vance Michel, et plus.Don’t yell is a series of stand-up comedy shows in unexpected spaces. Brunch spot? Sure. Clothing store with stuffed toys? Yes, please. Touring headliner Habib Siam hosts a different line-up each night. His conversational style makes for an intimate comedy experience where insight and laughter meet. The series kicks off on Friday at Pony, and continues Sunday at Fabergé. Two dates for you to choose from, or better yet, come to both! Shows run roughly 90 mins, but when the laughs are rolling, who knows how long we’ll go.  </div>

Comedy is Coming to POP 2024!

<div class="payload-richtext">Our second round of programming is here! Come out to MDP starting August 9 for seven more weeks of FREE FUN programming! 🌻🌞 The program below is updated every week with more info, keep an eye on it!AUGUST09.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/party-douverture-du-solstice-avec-tits-collective">Death by Knife + Bad Objection + guests</a>11.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/queer-cookout-the-rose-festival">Queer cookout – The Rose Festival</a>16.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/28616">Bon Sequitur + The Retail Simps + The American Devices</a>17.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/nightsout">NightsOut</a>23.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/solipsisme-paige-barlow">Solipsisme + Paige Barlow</a>24.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/friperie-ephemere-cidoine">Groovy N’ Chill</a>25.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/l-con">Tenses + Miel </a><a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/tenses-miel-azevedo-l-con-2">Azevedo</a><a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/l-con"> + L-CON</a>30.08: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/qualite-de-luxe">Qualité de Luxe</a>SEPTEMBRE/SEPTEMBER01.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/film-pop-montreal-celluloid">Film POP – Montréal Celluloid</a>06.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/original-gros-bonnet">Original Gros Bonnet</a>08.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/shake-la-cabane-3">Shake la Cabane</a>08.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/etc-etc-market">Etc Etc market</a>13.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/sam-sussman-night">Sam Sussman night</a>14.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/palden-show">Palden show</a>15.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/les-insoumises">Les Insoumises</a>20.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/ariane-fanfare">Ariane – Fanfare</a>22.09: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/pavillon-du-dimanche-lighterthenair">Pavillon du Dimanche – Lighterthenair</a>Accessibilité: MDP sur de Gaspé est situé sur le territoire de Mooniyaang/Tiohtià:ke (Montréal), à l’extérieur et est accessible aux fauteuils roulants. Il y a sur place des toilettes extérieures non genrées. Les animaux de compagnie sont la bienvenue. Il n’y a pas de stationnement sur place ni de systèmes d’assistance auditive. Le point de service pour le transport adapté est situé au 5705 de Gaspé. //   Accessibility: MDP sur de Gaspé is located on Mooniyaang/Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) territory, outside on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. There is a gender-neutral toilet on site. Pets are welcome. There is no on-site parking. The paratransit service point is located at 5705 de Gaspé.</div>

Summer in the Mile-End! Part 2

<div class="payload-richtext">The next edition of Puces POP, to be held during the festival on September 27-28 and 29, is calling for vendors! You have until July 26 to <a href="https://forms.gle/weWvJC2HrESpSbzWA">register</a>.This year, for the 20th anniversary, Puces POP is also calling on collectors of vinyl and other music media such as CDs, cassettes etc. to join us at our tables at St-Denis Church!To take part as music collector, you need to fill in <a href="https://forms.gle/kESgd6nmhYV5oYRC9">this </a><a href="https://forms.gle/K2pw6QPqHTJR4EGz8">form</a>, and you have until July 26 to do so.Come discover products from a variety of local artisans such as clothing, music, jewelry, food, art and prints, ceramics, body care products, children’s items and more!<a href="https://forms.gle/weWvJC2HrESpSbzWA">Register here!</a>📍ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kH57QMQzqowBtEtT7">5075, rue Rivard, métro Laurier</a>)//Puces POP Édition festival – Appel aux vendeursLa prochaine édition de Puces POP, qui se tiendra pendant le festival les 27, 28 et 29 septembre, lance un appel aux vendeurs ! Vous avez jusqu’au 26 juillet pour <a href="https://forms.gle/weWvJC2HrESpSbzWA">vous inscrire</a>.Cette année, pour le 20e anniversaire, Puces POP lance également un appel aux collectionneurs de vinyles et autres supports musicaux tels que CD, cassettes, etc. pour qu’ils se joignent à nous à nos tables à l’église St-Denis !Pour participer en tant que collectionneur de musique, vous devez remplir <a href="https://forms.gle/kESgd6nmhYV5oYRC9">ce formulaire</a>, et vous avez jusqu’au 26 juillet pour le faire.Venez découvrir les produits d’une variété d’artisans locaux tels que des vêtements, de la musique, des bijoux, de la nourriture, de l’art et des gravures, de la céramique, des produits de soins corporels, des articles pour enfants et plus encore !<a href="https://forms.gle/weWvJC2HrESpSbzWA">Inscrivez-vous ici !</a>📍ÉGLISE SAINT DENIS (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kH57QMQzqowBtEtT7">5075, rue Rivard, métro Laurier)</a></div>

Puces POP festival edition – Call for vendors

<div class="payload-richtext">This year, for the 20th anniversary of Puces POP, we’re calling on collectors of vinyl and other music media such as CDs, cassettes etc. to join us at our tables at St-Denis Church!To take part, you need to fill in <a href="https://forms.gle/kESgd6nmhYV5oYRC9">this </a><a href="https://forms.gle/K2pw6QPqHTJR4EGz8">form</a>, and you have until July 26 to do so.For other artisans, you can also participate by filling <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSescLukvrGERo2bAmzbZ58bw7sAJJ1NAoCR9zL6qCZfshcLBQ/viewform?usp=send_form">this form</a> by the same date!The next market will take place during the festival, on September 27-28-29, at Église St-Denis, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/oMQy1YHGKskXXeJL8">5075 rue Rivard</a>, Laurier metro station.Appel aux collectionneurs de vinylesCette année, pour le 20ème anniversaire de Puces POP, nous lançons un appel aux collectionneurs de vinyles et autres medium de musique tels que CDs, cassettes etc. à se joindre à nos tables à l’Église St-Denis!Pour participer vous devez <a href="https://forms.gle/kESgd6nmhYV5oYRC9">remplir ce </a><a href="https://forms.gle/K2pw6QPqHTJR4EGz8">formulaire</a> et vous avez jusqu’au 26 juillet pour le faire.Pour les autres artisans, vous pouvez aussi remplir un <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSescLukvrGERo2bAmzbZ58bw7sAJJ1NAoCR9zL6qCZfshcLBQ/viewform?usp=send_form">formulaire de participation</a> d’ici la même date !Le prochain marché aura lieu durant le festival, les 27-28-29 septembre prochain, à L’Église St-Denis, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/oMQy1YHGKskXXeJL8">5075 rue Rivard</a>, métro Laurier.</div>

Call for Music Collectors

<div class="payload-richtext">Send Lhasa a postcard! This tribute show will only be taking place in Montreal during POP on September 29th-30th, so if you can’t attend, there’s still a way to be a part of it.Send a postcard to Lhasa at and it will be a part of the stage backdrop for these concerts.Address: LHASA DE SELA c/o POP MONTREAL 5585 ave du Parc Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H2<a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/la-route-chante-hommage-a-lhasa-2">Event here.</a></div>

Send Lhasa a postcard!

<div class="payload-richtext">It’s finally summer and we’re ready to serve you the best of the Mile End at our new address, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gKtftQHFpSgrhShu7">5705 avenue de Gaspé</a>, corner Bernard est. Join us under the sun every summer weekend from June 21 to September 22 for shows, workshops, dancing, outdoor films, visual arts, artisan markets, children’s activities, our annual dog parade, a refreshment bar and more! For the program of the months of August and September, <a href="https://popmontreal.com/news/the-rest-of-the-mdp-program-is-announced">click here</a>.Keep an eye on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marchedp/">Marché des Possibles Instagram</a> and below for all the details on the first half of the programming. #summerinthemileend @marchedpWe want to thank Ubisoft, our presenting partner for the Marché des Possibles, and our other partners Zamalek, Wills, Consignaction, Le Seltzer et McAdams. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters. This project is made possible thanks to the financial support of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and the Canada Council for the Arts.Accessibility: MDP sur de Gaspé is located on Mooniyaang/Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) territory, outside on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. There is a gender-neutral toilet on site. Pets are welcome. There is no on-site parking. The paratransit service point is located at 5705 de Gaspé.<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://pop-montreal-media.tor1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024.05.14-Marche-des-Possibles-Programming-Calendar-JuneJuly-Facebook-1080x1350-1.png" alt="" width="950" height="1187" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure></div>WEEKEND 121.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/summer-solstice-opening-party-at-marche-des-possibles">Opening Party with TITS collective</a> 22.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/matt-large-presente-bluegrass-jamboree-st-jean-du-mile-end">Bluegrass Jamboree and St-Jean du Mile-Endd with POIRIER</a> 23.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/shake-la-cabane">Shake La Cabane</a>WEEKEND 228.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/sexe-illegal">PAUL SÈXE BAND, Coco Belliveau, DJ Yuki</a> 29.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/les-insoumises-summer-bash-the-patriarchy">Les Insoumises, Summer Bash the Patriarchy</a> 30.06: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/27827">Megacrafters Emporium</a>WEEKEND 306.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/sweet-like-honey-block-party">Sweet like Honey Block Party</a> 07.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/graff-urbain">Graff Urbain</a>WEEKEND 412.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/distorsion-psych-fest">DISTORSION Psych Fest</a> 14.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/vintage-pop-up">Vintage Pop-Up</a>WEEKEND 519.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/doppler-effect">Doppler Effect</a> 20.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/mtl-sauce-piquante-label-launch-and-kids-pop-activities">MTL Sauce Piquante launch and Kids POP</a> 21.07: <a href="https://popmontreal.com/events/no-signal">NO SIGNAL</a></div>

Summer in the Mile-End!

<div class="payload-richtext">POP Montreal 2024 – September 25 to 29, 2024Salut y’all, c’est almost le fun!  POP Montreal is getting ready for edition lucky # 23. Once again POP is coming with the freshest, coolest and most fascinating musical selection in town! There will be legends including the prolific gospel folk singer Iris DeMent, the funky godfather of Cash Money Records productions Mannie Fresh, new age folk visionary Beverly Glenn-Copeland and new wave Parisian icons Edith Nylon. POP will also be presenting two foundational Montreal pop bands Stars and The Dears with a double feature performance of their albums Set Yourself on Fire and No Cities Left each celebrating 20th anniversaries. Another special event is Skratch Bastid’s BBQ coming to Montreal for the first time. Along with the legends, POP will host the incredible new sounds of up-and-coming breakouts like John Glacier, YHWH Nailgun, Luna Li, Claire Rousay, Still House Plants, Distraction4ever and Nabihah Iqbal.  Plus for the grand finale, we will have a once-in-a-lifetime concert La Route Chante, celebrating the unique and singular voice of the saintly Lhasa de Sela with many special guests including Calexico, Feist and Klo Pelgag. So let’s get high and soar like Air Jordan.Daniel Seligman, Creative Director – POP MontréalDiscover the lineup with comments from our programming team:Afternoon Bike Ride chill tempo bedroom pop for dreamersAlix Fernz synthy urgent post-punkAstrid Sonne broken beat cello, hooks and fragmentsBeverly Glenn-Copeland legendary songsmith of new-age folk futurismBob Vylan London UK poetic grime punkCalexico post-Tejano folk legends play an intimate show in a secret locationCassandra Jenkins sophisticated jazz-laced popClaire Rousay post-genre emo pop geniusdistraction4ever broken post-punk ready to breakDJ Nu-Mark founding member of Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark was a god to HMV staff in the early aughtsEdith Nylon Parisian new wave legends!Egyptian Lover THE OLD SCHOOL funk is aliveEmilie Kahn Harp infused shimmering melancholic popErika Angell open-hearted dark avant-garde vocal meditationsFernie Torch singer with styleFreak Heat Waves dubbed out psych punkHomeshake alternative CD-era bedroom grungeIris DeMent prolific American folk legend singing the gospelJigsaw Youth grunge metal with a backendJohn Glacier rap game aphex twinJuana Molina legendary Argentinian neofolk, experimental pop provocateurKroy hypnotic avantpopLa Route Chante Lhasa de Sela tribute show – POP Montreal and Opak Productions, in collaboration with Lhasa’s family, present a night with members of Lhasa’s last two bands bringing her songs to life, with performances by Feist, Calexico, Juana Molina, Silvana Estrada, Klô Pelgag, Myriam Gendron, Bibi Club, Helena Deland, La Force, The Barr Brothers, Laurence Anne, Yves Desrosiers, Samantha de la Vega, and the Stone Bonnet Choir, under the musical direction of Joe Grass.Laura Krieg an icicle synth and cold-wave partyLos Bitchos garage inflected psych cumbiaLuna Li bedroom pop if the bedroom was on a celestial moon intersecting with Jupiter’s 3 suns in the year 2084Mannie Fresh Cash Money godfather, producer of the funkiest southern rapMarnie Stern Rolling Stone’s 188th greatest guitarist of all time, #1 for usMimi O’bonsawin Mimi creates a groove universe exploring Abenaki, Franco and Anglo folkMother Tongues cyber-psych Toronto rock dreamersNabihah Iqbal experimental musician, producer, DJ, broadcaster from LondonNailah Hunter forward forward-infused mystical ambient folkNPNP Trio ecstatic meditative electronic inversionsSAM.IITO Samito’s ever-expanding musical universe continues with his latest; ‘Des-Dobramento (Unfolding): Shame Cycle,’ a 4-part song cycle.Sheenah Ko Dreamy, poppy, poetic. emotional as hellSilvana Estrada Mexican singe traversing universes of son jaracho, jazz and folk songsSkratch Bastid the best scratch DJ from Canada doing his BBQ thingSTARS playing Set Yourself On Fire in fullStill House Plants Best new music post-folk nervy magicSunset Rubdown the musical equivalent of a delicious creamsicle on a sweltering afternoon in JulyThe Barr Brothers the two brothers doing their rock magic + maybe a guest or 2?The Dears playing No Cities Left in fullThe Fleshtones iconic garage rock gods with a score to settleUnessential Oils the inner sonic pieces of Plants and Animals’ Warren SpicerYHWH Nailgun mind-blowing ineffable noise g-dZéa Calla 50% of Montreal band La Fièvre, 100% lofi sucre popAll reservations, concert info, tickets and passes: <a href="https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/pop240925001">here</a> In the coming months, we will also announce the programming of our Puces POP, Film POP, Art POP, POP Symposium, and Kids POP segments… Stay tuned!We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. This project is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Gouvernment du Québec, Ville de Montréal, SODEC and le Conseil des arts de Montréal.</div>

POP Montreal 2024: The First Names!

<div class="payload-richtext">For the official <a href="http://sxsw.com">SXSW</a> showcase, we’ve collaborated with <a href="http://webbedfeetradio.ca/about">Webbed Feet</a>, an alternative radio platform that explores the interconnectedness of the Montreal music scene to support local artists, venues, organizations and the communities they share.This week, we aired our first two interviews on <a href="http://ckut.ca/archive-player/?id=17767">CKUT</a>, with <a href="http://hanorah.bandcamp.com">Hanorah</a> and <a href="http://totalementsublime.bandcamp.com">Totalement Sublime</a>, who will be performing on the POP stage at SXSW.You can listen to the interviews again <a href="http://ckut.ca/archive-player/?id=17767">here</a>.<a href="http://backend.popmontreal.com/fr/nouvelles/pop-montreal-et-m-pour-montreal-pour-sxsw">Our networking event at SXSW</a> takes place on Wednesday March 13, starting at 6:30pm at <a href="http://swandiveaustin.com">Swan Dive</a>, with a DJ set by <a href="http://mothland.com/la-securite">La Sécurité</a> at 6:30pm.Stay tuned for the rest!</div>

Webbed Feet Radio x POP Montreal

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#SMRTPOP: PR 101 with Marilis Cardinal

<div class="payload-richtext">POP News is the place to find out about POP Montréal’s most recent projects and collaborations, from photo &amp; video series to editorials written by guest industry bloggers and everything in between!</div>