Mundial Montréal 2024’s complete program now unveiled!  

From November 19 to 22, Mundial Montréal will present its 14th edition with programming taking place in a dozen venues across the city. In addition to the official showcases, presented in collaboration with Stingray, highlighting the talents of 33 artists and satisfying the most avid of musical discoveries, a complete pro program will enable over 400 delegates to make the most of this industry-leading boutique event. From free and personalized networking activities to inspiring conferences and round-table discussions, the possibilities for connecting and learning will be endless!   

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Musical programming: where warmth and exploration meet  

In addition to the already announced JACE Carrillo, Jeremy Ledbetter Trio, Laura Low, Les Rats d’Swompe, Magdala, Misc, NUNNE, Rabie Houti Band, Ron Artis II and Soleil Launière, the Mundial Montréal team is proud to present the official showcases of Abdoulaye Nderguet et le Bex’tet, Aerialists, Aluminé Guerrero, ANNEGA, Bia Ferreira, Blue Moon Marquee, Briga, Burnstick, Duane Andrews, Empanadas Ilegales, Farah Siraj, Kelly Bado, La Sra. Tomasa, Les Passagers, Madame Vacile, MAUVEY, Mireya Ramos, Nimkii and the Niniis, Pallmer, Salin, Tina Leon, VÍÍK, and Zale Seck.  

A vast array of musical styles, cultures, traditions and artistic approaches will be presented. With 21 Canadian and 12 international projects coming together in Montreal to perform for a wide range of presenters, promoters, agents, managers and more, the event continues its mission to serve as a springboard for touring in Canada and internationally.   

Listen to the official playlist  

New this year – Mundial Montréal will be presenting Rythmes Nocturnes, official late-night showcases, for the first time. Born of a desire to highlight the intersections between global sounds, electronic music and pop that have dominated cultural conversations in recent years, these showcases will continue the mission of amplifying musical diversity and opening new opportunities for artists within the touring market. Aluminé Guerrero, the dancing Latin pop of JACE Carrillo, the whimsical Afro-fusion of MAUVEY and the electrifying Afro-Caribbean house of DJ – a first at Mundial – Madame Vacile.   

Also this year, in collaboration with Place des Arts, artists will be performing all week during the musical 5 à 7 presented at Salon Urbain, events that will be free and open to all. Bia Ferreira and NUNNE will share the stage on Wednesday, November 20, and Briga and Magdala on Thursday, November 21. To round off the event, Mundial Montréal welcomes Ramon Chicharron and Le Winston Band on Friday, November 22!  

Over the course of four days, the artists, carefully selected by our programming committee, will take audiences in diametrically opposed and exhilarating directions, offering something for everyone. 

Pop fans will be treated to the thirst-quenching afropop of ANNEGA and Kelly Bado, the versatile pop fusion of Laura Low and the catchy grooves of Les Passagers.   

As part of the Indigenous Sounds Series, the Mundial Montréal team is delighted to present four Indigenous artists with contrasting universes. The traditional drum and choral group Nimkii and The Niniis, the cinematic modern folk duo Burnstick, Blue Moon Marquee, whose jazz-tinged blues creates a captivating result, and finally Soleil Launière and her soul-roots avant-garde performance art will be animating some of Montreal’s finest venues throughout the week.  

Farah Siraj, Briga and Pallmer will each explore in their own way the influences surrounding their folk music, sometimes marked by Middle Eastern and Balkan sounds, sometimes resolutely more pop.  

Journeys to Gallic and Nordic lands are in store, with the Norwegian folk of VÍÍK, the Irish-Scottish neo-trad of Aerialists and the Newfoundland swing of Duane Andrews – enough to warm the coldest of nights  

Dance parties will always be at the heart of the action, thanks to Rabie Houti Band and their transcendent Arabo-Andalusian fusion, Zale Seck‘s energetic Senegalese rumba, the latin electro stylings of La Sra. Tomasa and the energetic trad rock of Les Rats d’Swompe. 

Jazz will be explored in all its subtleties! From the instrumental trio Misc, nourished by pop rock influences, to the contemporary leanings of the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio, via the Thai Afrobeat instrumental projectSalin and the desert jazz of Abdoulaye Nderguet et le Bex’tet, there will be something for everyone.  

Ron Artis II, virtuoso guitarist with a magnetic voice, and Tina Leon, who draws her inspiration from the soul music of recent decades, and artivist Bia Ferreira, whose Música de Mulher Preta appeals to all audiences, will be honoring soul sounds.  

Alternative Latin music also finds its place with NUNNE, offering contemporary Latin music with haunting acoustic melodies, Empanadas Ilegales and their psychedelic creepy mambo, Magdala, who draws their inspiration from Gospel, Zouk, Kompa, Dancehall and R&B, and Mireya Ramos, who embodies a multitude of musical influences rooted in mariachi, ranging from classical to hip-hop.   

Pro component : sure-fire stars return!  

The team has worked hard to build a promising and relevant program where there will be plenty of opportunities for exchange. For four days, national and international delegates will be able to take the time to discuss and discover, because once again this year, no activity is in competition with another! The full range of Mundial classics will be back for all to enjoy! Speedschmooze, Mentor Café, Artist Lab, conferences, Magic Bus and more: everything will be there to create the most memorable week!   

New this year – the Mundial team is delighted to welcome multidisciplinary artist Jeremy Dutcher to present the Keynote for the 2024 edition. The topics of queer identity and the preservation of Indigenous languages through music will be explored during this discussion. 

Opening Ceremony – We are pleased to announce the participation of activist  Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer to launch the 14th edition of Mundial Montréal. Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer (link to his bio) hails from the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake and has a long and fascinating track record!track record is long and fascinating!   

Speedschmooze – the essential ice-breaker networking event is back again this year. Pre-organized “speed-meetings” with colleagues with high networking potential: an opportunity to meet new faces, people who share values and objectives compatible with your own.   

Mentor Café – a unique networking activity, the Mentor Café allows delegates to sit at the table with experienced industry mentors ready to share experiences. An ideal opportunity to ask questions and gain essential knowledge in an intimate format. Meet Kevin Amougou (management), Marie-Pier Létourneau (press relations), Noémie Azoulay (booking), Seny Kassaye (marketing) and Will Spitz (visas).  

Affinity Meetings – time set aside for managers, agents and artists to discuss their common challenges and experiences. Dedicated moments to share common issues, and to reflect together on solutions and collaboration.  

Conferences – two panels will also be presented this year. The first will be a conversation on how to apply degrowth principles in the music industry, while the second will look at the issues facing synchronization agents.  

Presenters meeting – Routes du Monde Network gatherings will provide time and space for broadcasters to meet, reflect, collaborate and coordinate. Together, they will discover and develop relationships with the different leaders of the organizations present. These meetings will enable participants to share networking strategies and learn from each other, strengthening ties and consolidating regional touring networks. These meetings are private and open to talent buyers only.  

Networking Dinners – The networking dinners on November 19 and 21 will take place in two different formats, both pre-organized and at random. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people while discovering Montreal’s gastronomy! 

The Magic Bus – Come aboard the Magic Bus, where intimate artist performances and memorable moments meet. The Mundial Montréal team awaits you with a tour of musical Montreal, featuring artist showcases, the mythical Robin des Bois and a few surprises.  

Artist Lab – offers conferences, workshops and opportunities to meet with industry professionals to develop their professional careers. The full program, free and open to all, will be announced later this fall.    

Thanks to our partners  

We would like to thank our media partners: CHOQ, CISM, CJLO, CULT Mtl, FUGUES, Le Canal Auditif, Pan M 360 and Sors-tu.ca. 

The official showcase music program is made possible by our programming partners: Association des Producteurs & Éditeurs de Musique d’Occitanie (APEM OC), Canis Major Music, Go Musick, ICEX, Manitoba Music, MoonSun Musik, Music NB, Music NL, Queen&Queers, Révélation Radio-Canada, Wesli Band and Zion Productions.  

Ticketing   

Pro of Pros and Pro Passes: now available at regular rates. Enhance your experience by purchasing tickets for the two networking dinners on November 19 and 21. These tickets are included in the Pro des Pros pass and available as separate purchases for Pro pass holders. Don’t miss this opportunity to forge new ties over delicious meals!   

Discovery Pass: with this pass, you’ll have access to all official Mundial Montréal showcases, including over 30 artists! It’s also on sale at the regular rate. 

EDU Pass – Calling all future PROS! Are you an arts and culture student? Interested in a career in the music industry? Would you like to take your first steps in the industry and build up your network of contacts, or simply attend one of our conferences? This pass is ideal for you! It gives you access to all M for Montreal and Mundial Montréal conferences and workshops, and a 50% discount on the Mundial Montréal Discovery Pass, giving you access to all the event’s official showcases.