The Government of Canada
supports the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
MONTRÉAL, June 27,
2024 /CNW/ - The Festival International de Jazz de
Montréal returns again this summer, with 10 days of must-see, often
free concerts on the streets and stages of the Quartier des
spectacles in Montréal. It features performances by some of the
biggest names in jazz that are sure to delight music fans.
Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of
Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development
Agency of Canada for the Regions
of Quebec (CED), announced funding
for the Festival.
Canadian Heritage is investing $800,000 in the 2024 festival through the Canada
Arts Presentation Fund. This funding will allow the Festival to
offer fans a talented lineup and to welcome a diverse range of
artists.
In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada announced it will boost the Canada Arts
Presentation Fund by $31 million over
two years, which will help bring communities together for festivals
and arts performances that unite us in celebrating the best of what
Canada has to offer.
CED announced non-repayable financial contributions totalling
$2,062,125 for the festivals in 2022,
2023 and 2024. This support will help market and promote the
festival and support new product development.
Quotes
"The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has an
impressive lineup, featuring the sounds of jazz, blues and world
music. It is always a joy to discover emerging artists and to enjoy
established artists we know and love. Once again this year, the
festival blends creativity and diversity. I wish everyone a
fantastic festival!"
—The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian
Heritage
"Festivals help spark creativity and bring real economic
benefits to Quebec and the entire
country. That's why our government is proud to support the 44th
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which not only allows
the city to shine internationally, but also stimulates economic
growth in Quebec and helps our
businesses. I applaud the work of the entire festival team and all
the artists for contributing to the great success of this year's
festival."
—The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of
Canada for the Regions of
Quebec
"Jazz is fuelled by other contemporary music styles, and in
turn, jazz has made its presence felt in rock, pop and hip-hop,
just to name a few. Our incredible team has once again created a
modern, comprehensive and diverse program that reflects this
healthy evolution and demonstrates that jazz is a key part of our
musical landscape."
—Maurin Auxéméry, Director of Programming, Festival
International de Jazz de Montréa
Quick Facts
For more than 40 years, the Festival International de Jazz de
Montréal has been a space where renowned artists share the
spotlight with emerging talents as jazz becomes the meeting point
of various musical genres and influences.
From June 27 to July 6, the
festival will showcase more than 350 performances in the heart of
the city—two thirds of them free of charge—for hundreds of
thousands of music fans.
Canadian Heritage's Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides
financial assistance to organizations that professionally present
arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and
organizations that offer support to arts presenters.
CED's Quebec Economic Development Program helps communities take
advantage of promising opportunities for future economic
development and diversification.
Associated Links
Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
SOURCE Canadian Heritage