Absolutely. The National Music Centre seeks to create opportunities not only for local and regional artists, but also for artists from everywhere in Canada. In terms of the live programming we present here, I feel that last year, [technical difficulties] participated in the local events here at the National Music Centre. Local artists are very involved in our programs.
In addition, we have our artists in residence program, which is just in its early stages because it has been in place for only 22 months. Artists from all over Canada come to see our studios, which are really unique in the country, and to use our vintage equipment, which is a source of inspiration for them professionally.
As I told you two weeks ago, we have established a partnership with ADISQ in Quebec, whereby the new artist who wins the Félix de la Révélation prize each year is received as an artist in residence with us. Last year, Émile Bilodeau came here to record a new album. It was the first time in his life that he had been to Alberta. It really inspired him to see a recording studio with vintage equipment here in Canada. He wrote and recorded eight songs in three days. He came back to give a show before a Calgary audience for the first time. On Facebook Live, he talked about his experience recording his songs here. His fans everywhere, in Quebec and around the world, have a good idea of the way in which he created a new album here at the National Music Centre in Calgary.