In presenting music from “between-the-cracks,” we bring to the fore the common points of exchange shared across individual histories, cultures and communities share.
Working with local, national and international artists, we produce, create or present programs in various venues in Montréal. Whether it is part of a multi-day event, a leg of a North American tour, or is the inaugural presentation of an artist-led project, our curatorial ethos is one of quality and creativity, always showcasing artists who foreground collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovation. In many cases, the projects are multidisciplinary or site specific in nature.
Presentations take place in underground venues, public spaces, and in some of Montréal’s most beloved performance venues, including Usine C, Casa del Popolo, Lion D’Ôr, and Chapelle Historique de Bon Pasteur.
highlights
Presented over 200 concerts over the course of 5 years
Presented internationally renowned artists, often for the first time in decades in Montréal
Established numerous programming partnerships, helping to foster a culture of collaborative exchange and cross-cultural programming
Programmed and presented over 700 artists over the course of 5 years
Demonstrated a commitment to showcasing and providing a platform for emerging artists
Created site-specific, multidisciplinary performance pieces that highlighted the uniqueness of urban spaces
selected presentations
joëlle Léandre â Montréal
Presenting the French double bass virtuoso for the first time in Montréal in over a decade, this series of programs included composition commissions, workshops, lectures and ensemble performances in venues around Montréal.
Peter Mettler Rétrospective
In partnership with Cinémathèque Québécois, a series of performances, talks and masterclasses were held, including a public screening of two of Mettler’s works.
Gord Grdina’s HaraM
Arabic jazz — meaning blues and maqam-inflected improvisations and compositions. Presenting a new sound and look to what it means to investigate heritage, identity and shared histories. A partnership presentation with Traquen’art.
Murray Street Band’s 25th anniversary concert
Montréal’s original creative, cross-genre, improvisation ensemble, featuring everything from oud to bass clarinet celebrated 25-years. Presented in partnership with Suoni per il Popolo.
fred frith, jean derome & Charity chan
A sold-out concert featuring a first-time collaboration between Fred Frith, Jean Derome, and Charity Chan. Two sets of inspired, innovative close listening that pushed the boundaries of instrumentation and collaborative music-making.