MONTREAL, July 22, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebecor is
pleased to be associated with the 13th Festival de
musique émergente (FME) in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, which will be
held from September 3 to 6, 2015. The
emerging music festival's original and diverse line-up of young
talent provides an annual opportunity to discover exciting new
artists.
"We are proud to support the Festival de musique émergente for
the 8th consecutive year," said Pierre Dion, President and CEO of Quebecor.
"Every year, the festival showcases the next generation of creative
artists, bringing us a selection of brilliantly talented performers
who tread new and unique musical ground. Our commitment to the FME
is another example of our passion for culture in all its forms. In
particular, we make it a point of honour to support our emerging
Québec musical artists. We wish all Festival-goers an electrifying
musical experience."
In addition to financial support, Quebecor backs the FME with a
large-scale promotional campaign across its media platforms.
Quebecor is also presenting some 15 free shows as part of the
"5 à 7 Quebecor" series, including Philippe Brach, Guillaume Beauregard, Fanny Bloom, Elliot Maginot and Ste-4 recording
artist Joseph Edgar. Ste-4,
Musicor's sister label, was created in 2013. It is dedicated to
promoting emerging artists, with a focus on Francophone music.
Every year, Quebecor distributes donations and sponsorships
worth nearly $30 million to
worthwhile causes. More than half of that amount goes to artists,
events and organizations on Québec's cultural scene, part of
Quebecor's commitment to promoting Québec culture, bringing arts of
every variety to a wide audience and supporting young artists.
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in
telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one
of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the
industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best
possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and
brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It
holds a 75.36% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs close to
12,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly
committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people
working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of
culture, health, education, the environment and
entrepreneurship.
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SOURCE Quebecor