MONTRÉAL – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, today announced funding for the 45th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
Totalling $700,000, the funding will enable the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal—one of the world’s largest musical events—to once again present a lineup full of exciting discoveries, showcasing both established and emerging talented artists.
Through its impressive lineup of shows—most of them free and presented in the Quartier des spectacles—the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal attracts more than 1.2 million participants each year for unique performances.
The federal government is proud to support our country’s cultural scene, which makes Canada strong and our communities vibrant, and to help our artists and culture shine at home and internationally.
“The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is a must-attend summer event, renowned around the world for the quality of its shows and artists. Our government is proud to support this major musical gathering, which offers an incredible platform for artists and musicians to share their talent with the world. I want to congratulate the organizers on their 45th edition and I wish all festivalgoers a fantastic experience and incredible performances!” – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages