Thank you for inviting me.
I would like to begin with some background. Founded in Montreal in 1987, Coup de coeur francophone is an organization whose mission is to promote and present local, national, and international song. Its programming focuses on discovery and creation.
What characterizes Coup de coeur francophone and distinguishes it from other events is its festival format that includes one 11-day event in Montreal followed by events that showcase songs throughout Canada. The festival's home is in Montreal but since 1992 it has spread from one ocean to the other thanks to a pan-Canadian network involving 10 partners and...