Jazz Takes Over Montréal Once Again

News Release

The Government of Canada supports the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

June 29, 2016 – Montréal – Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today reiterated the Government of Canada’s support for the 37^th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which will take place from June 29 to July 9, 2016.

Canadian Heritage is announcing funding of $1 million for the 2016 edition of the Festival. This amount, provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will help offer a diverse lineup featuring many emerging artists.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) highlighted its non-repayable contribution of $687,375 for the 2016 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. This funding, provided under the Quebec Economic Development Program, aims to support the Festival’s international marketing strategy to attract ever larger numbers of tourists from abroad.

Quick Facts

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal hosts 3,000 performers from 30 countries every year.
Over a period of 10 days, nearly 2 million festival visitors enjoy 600 concerts and activities—two thirds of which are free open-air performances.
Presented in the Quartier des spectacles from noon to midnight, the impressive lineup features various jazz, blues and world music trends.

Quotes

“The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is a priceless jewel of our cultural industry. Its enviable international reputation is proof of an extraordinary dynamism and vision. It’s an event that showcases the talent of our artists while contributing to Montréal’s economic vitality!”

—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“The Government of Canada is proud to support the 2016 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, which not only lets a fresh wind blow across our cultural landscape, but also broadens the city’s visibility in Canada and abroad.”

—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

“The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal draws in musicians from the around the world as well as their fans. This annual gathering of music-lovers is a cornerstone of summer in Montreal and an important part of the tourism industry, which is why the government of Canada is pleased to continue with this important partnership.”

— The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism