Dignitaries

Message from the ministers

The Festival de musique émergente: An exceptional springboard for our artists

With a lineup that brings together the hottest local artists each year, the Festival de musique émergente attracts music lovers from far and wide who want to soak up the crowd’s energy before autumn arrives.

It offers local bands a chance to gain national and international exposure, thanks to the festival’s reputation and its commitment to fostering connections between artists and industry professionals. Proof of this lies in the fact that it will once again host representatives from around the world this year—a testament to the event’s unique standing within the music industry.

The Festival de musique émergente serves as a model for regional cultural development, particularly through its contribution to the local economy and the promotion of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. Hosting an event of this magnitude in Rouyn plays a direct role in sharing our culture and making it accessible across every corner of Quebec.

Enjoy the festival, everyone!

Mathieu Lacombe
Minister of Culture and Communications

Amélie Dionne
Minister of Tourism