June 13 16 2019 Montreal Quebec The Folk

June 13– 16, 2019 Montreal, Quebec

The Folk Fest sur le canal is an arts organization dedicated to enriching Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough through community, public, and private partnerships, and fostering the city’s cultural landscape.

In 2018: 41, 000+ attendees 4 days of free music and entertainment in both official languages at our indoor and outdoor venues 35+ acts on 4 stages 25+ local artisans 10+ local food vendors 140+ volunteers

Attendance 2008: 500 2018: 41, 220 Gender breakdown 43. 6% male, 56. 4% female Age groups 18 years and under: 8. 6% 18– 24 years: 10. 4% 25– 34 years: 28. 3% 35– 44 years: 22. 5% 44– 54 years: 18. 7% 54 years and over: 28. 3%

Plants and Animals Travelin' Mc. Courys Kevin Parent Roger Mc. Guinn Tim O'Brien Bruce Cockburn The Sadies Peter Yarrow John Sebastian Tricot Machine Joel Plaskett Catherine Durand Kathleen Edwards Les Soeurs Boulay Patty Griffin Donovan Woods Josh Ritter Old Man Luedecke Basia Bulat Sarah Harmer John Jacob Magistery Patrick Watson David Myles … and many more!

• Musical performances geared toward kids • Volunteers who care about families’ needs • Healthy food options • Face painting, bouncy castles, crafts, and more in a supervised family area—free of charge and open all weekend long!

We rely on a community of 140+ volunteers from all labour segments to assist with security, hospitality, transportation, CD sales, and more. Our volunteers come back year after year to relive this rewarding experience.

Inaugurated in 2012, this stage was created to give young folk musicians, dancers, and storytellers a chance to perform in front of an audience and hone their craft.

The Festival includes emerging and local acts, and uses venues in the neighbouring area. Nightly square dances were added to the program in 2016.

In 2013, the Festival created an annual youth bursary to support young musicians who wish to further their study or practice of music.

Homegrown talent is given centre stage with 10+ local food kiosks, 25+ local craft vendors, and local beer & wine.

In 2015, a free bike valet service was introduced to encourage people to come to the Festival by bike. In 2013, the Festival made the switch to reusable glasses, significantly reducing waste.

Media materials • 10, 000 promotional cards • 5, 000 Festival bracelets • 1, 000 posters (11 x 17) Promotional partners: Tourism Montréal, Bonjour Québec, City of Montreal Radio • CBC Radio, Radio Canada, CKUT, TSN 690, CJLO, CHOM-FM, TSN 690, CHOQ Print media • Local newspapers, articles, advertising (Le Devoir, La Presse, The Gazette, 24 H, Metro, Journal de Montréal, Cult MTL) • Regional newspapers (The Suburban, Messager Week-End, Voix Pop) Street promo • Pre-festival pop-up promo events • Local street postering Web • Festival mailing list (15, 000+ subscribers) • Facebook (7, 500+ fans), Twitter (700+ followers), Instagram (700+ followers) • Live video streaming • Partner mailing lists • 60+ artist mailing lists TV • Global, Radio-Canada, CBC, CTV • Live broadcasts from the Festival

For information on how to become a sponsor, please contact Carl Comeau at carl@montrealfolkfest. com.