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Musical Middays on the Pointe

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:

THURSDAY, JULY 3 | HANAKO • Indie folk and rock

Montreal-born Hanako is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, rock & 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.

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THURSDAY, JULY 10 | ELECTRONIUM • Hip-hop collective

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.

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THURSDAY, JULY 17 | FABJUSTFAB • Rap and DJ

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.

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THURSDAY, JULY 24 | ZALAM KAO • Jazz, funk, soul and world beat

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.

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JTHURSDAY, JULY 31 | COCO ROSE • Funk and pop

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.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 | MIRELLA • Alternative and grunge

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.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 | BLAMM • Funk and soul

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.

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