{"id":70705,"date":"2024-07-15T11:23:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T15:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/frimat-festival-musique\/"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:51:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T13:51:17","slug":"frimat-festival-musique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/frimat-festival-musique\/","title":{"rendered":"FRIMAT: Off to Val-d\u2019Or for a Festive Musical Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yes, indeed! Another stop on the T\u00e9miscabitibi festival tour! This time, we\u2019re heading to Val-d&#8217;Or for the Festival de la rel\u00e8ve ind\u00e9pendante musicale en Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue \u2014 FRIMAT for short \u2014 which returns <em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">from July 25 to 27.<\/mark><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An eclectic and promising program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This 19th edition will once again take place at the fabulous historic site of the <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/attractions\/la-cite-de-lor\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Cit\u00e9 de l\u2019Or<\/a> and Albert-Dumais Park. As always, festival-goers can expect a (very) festive weekend filled with musical discoveries.<a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/programmation\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> The lineup is eclectic and promising<\/a>: headliners include <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/karkwa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Karkwa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/les-soeurs-boulay\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Les s\u0153urs Boulay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/philippe-brach\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Philippe Brach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/lydia-kepinski\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Lydia K\u00e9pinski<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/lost\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Lost<\/a>, just to name a few.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a226db4c101f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/affiche-frimat-2024-1080x1350-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/affiche-frimat-2024-1080x1350-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/affiche-frimat-2024-1080x1350-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/affiche-frimat-2024-1080x1350-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/affiche-frimat-2024-1080x1350-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free shows open to all<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the lineup is easily accessible, here\u2019s a guide to the new features and special activities not to be missed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 to 7 musical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, everyone is invited to the FRIMAT\u2019s musical 5 \u00e0 7s. Organized in collaboration with the City of Val-d\u2019Or, they will take place right in the heart of downtown at Albert-Dumais Park. <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/sorai\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sora\u00ef<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/poubelle-mystique\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Poubelle mystique<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/gratoons-platoon\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Gratoon\u2019s Platoon<\/a> are on the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mythical concert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the success of last year\u2019s special underground concert, the organization decided to explore another mythical place in the Cit\u00e9 de l\u2019Or: the hanging room. Meet on Saturday afternoon to see <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/n-nao\/\" class=\"ek-link\">N Nao<\/a> preceded by <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/andre-bernard-conteur-cycliste\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Andr\u00e9 Bernard (conteur-cycliste)<\/a> in this memory-filled location. It\u2019s free, but you need to reserve your spot.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>after<\/em> of the Frimat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, those who didn\u2019t manage to get their hands on one of the coveted FRIMAT after-party tickets can still end their evenings on a high note (pun intended!). The <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/restaurants\/microbrasserie-le-prospecteur\/\" class=\"ek-link\">microbrasserie Le Prospecteur<\/a> will host an after-after karaoke party on Friday and a DJMA DJ set with a dance floor on Saturday. Festival-goers can party while enjoying the night snack bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a226db4c1c77&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur de pirate_frimat2023_credit alexandre demers-roberge (2)-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"L'artiste Coeur de Pirate a perform\u00e9 lors du Festival de la rel\u00e8ve ind\u00e9pendante musicale en Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue (le Frimat). \" class=\"wp-image-70576\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur%20de%20pirate_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20demers-roberge%20(2)-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur%20de%20pirate_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20demers-roberge%20(2)-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur%20de%20pirate_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20demers-roberge%20(2)-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur%20de%20pirate_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20demers-roberge%20(2)-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/coeur%20de%20pirate_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20demers-roberge%20(2)-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Aleandre Roberge-Demers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a226db4c24b5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat 2022_credit justine boucher (2)-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Les festivit\u00e9s du festival de musique le FRIMAT sont toujours tr\u00e8s joyeuses.\" class=\"wp-image-70578\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(2)-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(2)-300x200.jpg 300w, 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1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Justine Boucher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a226db4c2cee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab bouchard_frimat2023_credit alexandre roberge-demers (28)-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"L'artiste Gab Bouchard a perform\u00e9 lors du FRIMAT, \u00e0 Val-d'Or.\" class=\"wp-image-70580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab%20bouchard_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20roberge-demers%20(28)-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab%20bouchard_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20roberge-demers%20(28)-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab%20bouchard_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20roberge-demers%20(28)-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab%20bouchard_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20roberge-demers%20(28)-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gab%20bouchard_frimat2023_credit%20alexandre%20roberge-demers%20(28)-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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Music!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, a \u201cpre\u201d FRIMAT will take place on Wednesday, July 24, at the microbrewery Le Prospecteur. Olivier Ballou will first launch his brand-new graphic novel Val-d\u2019Or Souterrain, then the Festival Courts d\u2019un soir will present its f\u00eate des clips, showcasing video works by artists from the 2024 lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a226db4c3925&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat 2022_credit justine boucher (3)-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(3)-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(3)-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(3)-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(3)-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frimat%202022_credit%20justine%20boucher%20(3)-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual art will also have its place during the weekend. Artist <a href=\"https:\/\/minwashin.org\/artistes\/sherryl-anne-brazeau\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sherryl-Anne Brazeau<\/a> will exhibit her works from 3 PM to 7 PM on July 26 and 27 in the Salle du treuil of the Cit\u00e9 de l\u2019Or.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artists from Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FRIMAT exists primarily to support the musical talent of Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue and Northern Quebec. This is reflected through the Vitrine de la rel\u00e8ve competition and during some 5 \u00e0 7s. This year, rapper <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/leblaze\/\" class=\"ek-link\">LeBlaze<\/a> and the groups <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/white-road\/\" class=\"ek-link\">White Road<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/frimat.qc.ca\/artiste\/oliver-forest\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Oliver Forest<\/a> each won a performance at the festival as part of the competition. 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An eclectic and promising program This 19th edition will once again take place at the fabulous historic site &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/frimat-festival-musique\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":70564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[1886,3909],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-70705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivals-events","category-vallee-de-lor-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.3 (Yoast SEO v26.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FRIMAT: Off to Val-d\u2019Or for a Festive Musical Weekend - 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