Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 – Following the 40th Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville, May 13 to 19, 2024, we announce that this transitional edition was well-executed and marked by many successes.
Artistic Successes
Despite reduced attendance compared to the 39th FIMAV in 2023, the atmosphere was excellent, and the audience delighted. Scott Thomson, Artistic and General Director, notes especially fine performances: NATURAL INFORMATION SOCIETY “Community Ensemble with Ari Brown”; the breathtaking “hEARoes” trio of JOËLLE LÉANDRE, MAT MANERI and CRAIG TABORN; the touching "Columbia Icefield" project by NATE WOOLEY; and KIM MYHR’s “Sympathetic Magic.” Scott Thomson is more than satisfied with this transitional edition and looks forward to future ones.
Very Good Attendance at Sound Art Installations
The circuit of sound art installations in public spaces enjoyed very satisfactory attendance, with nearly 14,500 visits (2023 saw record attendance of over 15,000 visits). School, community, and corporate groups attended, along with passers-by, festival-goers, international journalists, and festival artists. Érick d'Orion, curator of visual arts and sound art installations, points out the quality of the work of volunteers welcoming the public, enhancing the audience experience. Furthermore, the circuit was well received by the regulars who frequent this park daily, confirming the applicability of the name, “in public spaces.” With only a little rain and a week of mild weather, the public was clearly out in droves to discover the 9 sound installations on the circuit of the 40th edition of FIMAV.
The experimental film screenings saw a slight increase in attendance, confirming the relevance of curator Karl Lemieux's programming, which presented short films by Quebec and international filmmakers, including “Capter le fuyant” by local artist Annie St-Jean.
Lastly, we note the very positive reception of SÉBASTIEN PESOT's visual arts exhibition “Opus Focus” on the walls of the Cabaret Guy-Aubert in Carré 150.
The four components of the 40th FIMAV 2024 program were all enjoyed thoroughly by festival-goers. The team is ready to give them comparable delights at the 41st edition in May 2025.
Thursday 16 May, 2024 - The opening concert of the 40th Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville 2024 is tonight, Thursday 16 May, 8pm, in the Salle Les-Frères-Lemaire in the Carré 150. "Basileus" is an oratorio composed and conducted by PASCAL GERMAIN-BERARDI that assembles more than 50 artists on stage. This is the largest ensemble to be presented at FIMAV since the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal performed at the 1st edition in 1983. Do you have your tickets for this epic event?
Check out the extensive press coverage to learn about our concerts. You'll find engaging interviews with ROSCOE MITCHELL, JOHN BUTCHER, and BILL ORCUTT, among others. Then, take the time to visit the pages for each show to make your choices, and then head to the box office. You have several options: regular tickets, the «Passeport Découverte» (3-5 concerts), the «Passeport Aventure» (6 or more concerts) or the «Passeport Festival», which gives you access to all 40th anniversary activities.
WE RECOMMEND
- We suggest that you download your electronic tickets in advance. Do you think you haven't received them? Check your spam folder.
- The typical Hôtel Le Victorin entrance is closed for construction; the temporary entrance is to the side. The Centre des congrès entrance remains unchanged.
- No photography and recording (audio/video) is permitted at FIMAV; let's live in the moment together, screen-free.
HAVE A WONDERFUL FESTIVAL!
Monday, 13 May, 2024 - The 40th Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville's circuit of sound art installations in public spaces opened this morning under bring sunshine. The first school groups enjoyed engaging guided tours, and those strolling along the bike path near Place Ste-Victoire discovered unusual artistic works in sight and sound.
A Week of Sound Art Installations in Public Spaces
Presented Monday-Sunday, 13-19, 2024, 10am-8pm daily, this year's circuit features nine works in as many locations in downtown Victoriaville. Érick d'Orion, curator of sound art installations and visual arts, welcomes us to a captivating experience where the audience members will be invited to "fully immerse themselves in the richness and complexity of the world of sound, while exploring the multiple dimensions offered by the artists."
PIERRE BOULANGER presents two works: «Sans titre B» at the Bibliothèque Charles-Édouard-Mailhot and «Résonance» on Rue de la Gare, the latter presented in collaboration with Atoll art actuel. The second work exhibited on Rue de la Gare is «Projet 3.0» by MÉNARD / ST-AMAND. Five works are on display in Place Sainte-Victoire: «Nightjar's Nest» by TIM FEENEY (agora), «Sédiment narratif» by LA QUADRATURE & AUDIOTOPIE (bicycle path), «Terres synthétiques» by FLO BRISEBOIS (bandstand), «Air Prism N° 1» by PETER VAN HAAFTEN / GARNET WILLIS (petanque court), and «Persistent Teenage Gestures» by ADAM BASANTA (near the Vélogare). At the Centre d'art Jacques-et-Michel-Auger in Carré 150, JEAN-FRANÇOIS LAPORTE is exhibiting «Spirituel».
The TELUS Foundation and the 40th FIMAV 2024
The Québec City Community Board of the TELUS Foundation for a Better Future has announced its $5,000 contribution to our organization to support our cultural mediation efforts as part of the sound art installations circuit. The Productions Plateforme Inc. team is thrilled by this support, which shows confidence in our work, and furthermore we thank all our partners, both private and public.
This project is made possible by the City of Victoriaville, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Tourisme Québec, the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec, Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, Le Devoir, La Nouvelle Union, Télévision Communautaire des Bois-Francs, the Caisse Desjardins, Atoll art actuel, the Centre d'art Jacques-et-Michel-Auger, and the TELUS Foundation.
Victoriavile, 10 April 2024 – The Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville (FIMAV) announces the programming of the circuit of sound art installations in public spaces and the visual art exhibition for its 40th edition.
A Week of Sound Art Installations in Public Spaces
This year’s circuit of sound art installations, free to the public from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2024, 10am-8pm daily, features nine works in as many locations in downtown Victoriaville. Érick d'Orion, curator of sound art installations and visual arts, invites the public to a participatory experience where attendees can “fully immerse themselves in the richness and complexity of the sound world, while exploring the multiple dimensions offered by the artists.”
PIERRE BOULANGER presents two works: « Sans titre B » at the Bibliothèque Charles-Édouard-Mailhot and « Résonance » along Rue de la Gare, the latter presented in collaboration with Atoll art actuel. The second work presented along Rue de la Gare is « Projet 3.0 » by MÉNARD / ST-AMAND. Five works can be found along Place Sainte-Victoire: « Nightjar's Nest » by TIM FEENEY (agora), « Sédiment narrative » by LA QUADRATURE & AUDIOTOPIE (bicycle path), « Terres synthétiques » by FLO BRISEBOIS (music bandshell), « Air Prism N°1 » by PETER VAN HAAFTEN / GARNET WILLIS (pétanque court) and finally « Persistent Teenage Gestures » by ADAM BASANTA (near the Vélogare). At the Jacques-et-Michel-Auger Art Center at Carré 150, JEAN-FRANÇOIS LAPORTE presents « Spirituel ».
This project is made possible with the support of several partners: Ville de Victoriaville, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Tourisme Québec, Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Le Devoir, La Nouvelle Union, Télévision Communautaire des Bois-Francs, Caisse Desjardins, Atoll art actuel, and Jacques-et-Michel-Auger Art Center.
Visual Art Exhibition
The Cabaret Guy-Aubert of the Carré 150 Performing Arts Centre will feature images by Sherbrooke’s SÉBASTIEN PESOT. His exhibition, « Opus Focus », consists of monumental photographs that explore the distinctive shape of musical instruments, revealing their singular characteristics. The works can be viewed at each concert in the Cabaret Guy-Aubert from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 May. In addition, smaller formats will be exhibited in the storefront window of the Gérald Musique, which housed a sound art installation last year. These works can be viewed from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May.
Victoriaville, March 13, 2024 - We are finally unveiling information about ALL 40th FIMAV 2024 concerts and film programs!
SCHEDULE / TICKETS
See also our Tourist Information page to select accommodation at Festival Rates with our hotel partners! Furthermore, the circuit of sound art installations in public spaces and the visual art exhibition will be unveiled on 10 April.
Victoriaville, February 28, 2024 - The « Passeport Festival » pre-sale ends on Friday, 1 March, 11:59 p.m. Haven't reserved yours yet? Act now to take advantage of all that this package offers! More details here.
EXCLUSIVE
To tempt you a little before unveiling the details of all the 40th FIMAV concerts on 13 March, take note of these two kindred concerts: KAVAIN WAYNE SPACE / XT TRIO at 5 p.m. and SÉLÉBÉYONE at 8 p.m., Sunday 19 May. These shows feature two giants of underground and alternative hip hop and club music, each coming to prominence at the end of the 1990s: SPACE (aka RP BOO) is the legendary pioneer of Chicago-based footwork DJing, while SÉLÉBÉYONE features HPRIZM (aka HIGH PRIEST) from the much-lauded alternative hip hop group, Antipop Consortium, alongside his Dakar-based confrère GASTON BANDIMIC, who raps in Wolof. There’s nothing else like it.
Victoriaville, February 22, 2024 - « Passeport Festival » pre-sale continues until 1 March. Haven't reserved yours yet? Act now and access all the benefits that this package offers! More details here.
EXCLUSIVE
While you wait before the unveiling of the 40th FIMAV concert details and schedule on 13 March, allow us to introduce the gigantic World Premiere project by PASCAL GERMAIN-BERARDI, to be presented Thursday 16 May, 8 p.m.: « Basileus », an oratorio in four acts composed and conducted by PASCAL GERMAIN-BERARDI, assembling more than fifty artists on stage. With soloists SARAH ALBU (soprano), CHARLOTTE GAGNON (mezzo-soprano), DOMINIC LORANGE (tenor); the FORESTARE (guitars), SIXTRUM (percussion), and HORIZON (brass) ENSEMBLES; and the remarkable GROWLERS CHOIR!
Victoriaville, 15 February, 2024 - The «Passeport Festival» presale continues until 1 March. Here are the advantages:
- $295 ($105 off the regular price);
- Access to all 19 concerts and 2 film screenings (16-19 May);
- Choice of two albums from Les Disques VICTO;
- FIMAV T-shirt for $25 (instead of $30).
In addition, thanks to our new partner Ebgo (from the Victoriaville manufacturer, Distrik – Le centre du vélo électrique), you can take advantage of a $250 rebate on the purchase of a Touring or Modal 2024 electric bike. Use the code included with your 40th FIMAV 2024 ticket email confirmation on Ebgo.ca, or through the manufacturer by phone at 1-844-678-3246.
Victoriaville, 7 February, 2024 - The concert program (without schedule) for the 40th FIMAV 2024, 16-19 May, is now revealed!
ROSCOE MITCHELL SOLO
SÉLÉBÉYONE
NATURAL INFORMATION SOCIETY « Community Ensemble with Ari Brown »
JOËLLE LÉANDRE / MAT MANERI / CRAIG TABORN « hEARoes »
BILL ORCUTT GUITAR QUARTET
QUATUOR BOZZINI « Jürg Frey: String Quartet No. 4 »
SOPHIE AGNEL / JOHN BUTCHER
NATE WOOLEY « Columbia Icefield »
THE DWARVES OF EAST AGOUZA
... AND MANY MORE!
Today marks the start of the « Passeport Festival » presale in limited numbers! Here are the advantages:
- $295 ($105 off the regular price);
- Access to all concerts and film screenings;
- Choice of two albums on Les Disques VICTO;
- FIMAV T-shirt for $25 (instead of $30).
Reservations can be made online or on 1-819-752-7912 until 1 March 2024, inclusive. Following your purchase, you will receive your « Passeport Festival » electronically and gift bags containing CDs, t-shirts, and a few surprises are to be collected, as usual, from the Productions Plateforme Inc. office (82 rue Notre-Dame Est). More details on the Tickets page.
Also consult our Tourist Information page for accommodation options and to take advantage of Festival Rates with our hotel partners!
The detailed lineup and complete ticketing information will be available from 13 March. FIMAV’s circuit of sound art installations in public spaces and visual art exhibition will be unveiled on 10 April.
Victoriaville, 14 December 2023 - We will celebrate the 40th edition of FIMAV, 13-19 May, 2024. To highlight four decades celebrating Musique Actuelle and avant-garde arts, graphic designer Isabelle Beaumier has been inspired by aerial movement of floating bubbles. To Isabelle, this image evokes editions past and future, which do not follow a straight line and which are all distinct.
The FIMAV team wishes you a Happy New Year 2024. We will return on 7 February to unveil the 40th edition line-up of concerts. Stay tuned!
