May 15, 2015 – Saint-Pierre-Baptiste, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable), today announced $36,000 in funding for the third annual Saint-Pierre-Baptiste Rock Fest, which is taking place from August 28 to 30, 2015. Minister Paradis made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding is granted under the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. The Saint-Pierre-Baptiste Rock Fest will bring together artists and residents of Centre-du-Québec in a celebration of rock ’n’ roll.
“Our Government is proud to invest in this festival, which lets artists and residents in Centre-du-Québec take part in an event that celebrates rock ’n’ roll as a defining feature of popular culture.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“We wish to thank the organizers and volunteers of Rock Fest, a must-see event that helps fuel the cultural and economic vitality of the Érable Region.”
—The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development, Minister for La Francophonie and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–L’Érable)
“With the support of Canadian Heritage, the third annual Rock Fest will encourage local artists to get involved in the community and let visitors take part in performances from Planet Rock. Saint-Pierre-Baptiste—a community that knows how to throw a party!”
—Serge Nadeau, President, Saint-Pierre-Baptiste Rock Fest
