Over 40 artists to grace the stages of the Innu Nikamu Festival

Sept-Îles Mani-utenam, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 40 artists from all over the world, aboriginal and non-aboriginal, will perform in Mani-utenam at the Festival from July 30th to August 4th, 2024, presenting the richest and most diverse artistic program in the history of Innu Nikamu.

For the current team, this 40th edition represents an opportunity to raise the bar even higher. “We're determined to match the calibre of the biggest festivals in Quebec and Canada, despite the fact that we don't sell alcohol on site,” says Normand Jr. Thirnish-Pilot, festival coordinator for a third year. “We've designed our activities and new features to make everyone's experience as memorable as possible. We want to delight our youngest visitors, while making our elders feel welcome. And we've made sure that Innu-aimun and Innu-aitun (our language and culture), have a prominent place in daytime activities... more details on this will follow in the coming weeks”.

The Innu Nikamu team announced its complete program at a press conference - held at the Salle Teueikan in Mani-utenam, broadcasted live on the Festival's Facebook page and hosted by Ms. Charlotte Mckenzie and Mr. George-Eugène Vollant aka Popeye, two well-known CKAU Radio hosts. Attendees were treated to a surprise musical performance by Innu singer-songwriter David Hart from Sheshatshiu, Labrador.

The diversity of guest artists, including Bryan Adams, Flo Rida, and Samantha Fox, promises to be an unprecedented edition for the region.

Passports and day tickets go on sale online via the Innu Nikamu website at 5 p.m. May 8th.

About the 40th edition
The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Innu Nikamu Festival. From July 30th to August 4th, get ready to experience the biggest and most impressive edition in its history. Two stages will vibrate to the rhythms of the most illustrious Aboriginal and Quebec artists, as well as world-renowned singers and groups:

• July 30th, 2024- K.Maro, Shauit, Shanipiap, Set Léo, Scott-Pien Picard, Jade Mathieu.
• July 31st, 2024 - Claude Dubois, Elisapie, Nitatshun, Sakay Ottawa, Spencer St-Onge, Lildeuce24k & Yung Blues, Bryan André, Laurence Jourdain et Matthew Jourdain.
• August 1st, 2024 - Flo Rida, Nikan Awashish, Katia Rock, Sara Curruchich, Passeken, Kong & friends (Will E. Skandalz, Violent Ground).
• August 2nd, 2024 - Samantha Fox, Le Winston Band, Willie Nab, Tshishapeu, Fort George Rockers, Les Titans de Niaukat - Kashkun, Les Frères Grégoire, Eshkan.
• August 3rd, 2024 - Aqua, Raphaël Picard, Roger Lee Martin, Ninan, Soleil Launière, Les légendes de Innu Nikamu - Rod Pilot, Bozo St-Onge, Lito Fontaine, Jean-Paul Bellefleur.
• August 4th, 2024 - Bryan Adams, IA, Grégoire Boys, Rodrigue Fontaine, The Sheepdogs, Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Dj Indians, Mike Demero.

For program details, visit the Festival website www.innunikamu.ca

About Innu Nikamu Festival
The mission of the Innu Nikamu Festival is to promote and enhance Innu culture through music, dance, song and the arts. The Festival aims to bring together the Innu communities of Quebec and Labrador, as well as other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, in a spirit of sharing and respect. The Festival takes place every August in Mani-utenam, on the North Shore. It is also recognized as one of the largest alcohol-free festivals in Canada.

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• Over 40 artists to grace the stages of the Innu Nikamu Festival

Normand Jr. Thirnish-Pilot
Innu Nikamu
418 961 3034
normand.jr.thirnish@innunikamu.ca