The Government of Canada is Proud to Support the 4th Montréal Électronique Groove
MONTRÉAL, September 24, 2002 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps today announced financial support of $30,000 for the Montréal Électronique Groove (MEG) music event. The 4th edition will be held from October 23 to 26, 2002."A true forum for the electronic community, Montréal Électronique Groove allows Canadian artists to share amongst themselves and make a name for themselves both here and abroad," said Minister Copps. "I would like to highlight the remarkable work of those who have helped transform this music festival into an avant-garde and adventurous cultural event."
Montréal Électronique Groove is a music festival of national and international scope that puts an emphasis on the new creators of hybrid and electronic music. Organized throughout a number of Montréal venues, this event offers a groundbreaking program of electronic music as well as multimedia projects resulting from new urban trends.
Founded in 1999, Montréal Électronique Groove Inc. is a non-profit organization with a primary mission to promote cultural and artistic events in the music sector.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is providing this support through its Cultural Initiatives program. Funding for this project was provided for in the December 2001 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
Information:
Sonya-Kim St-Julien
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
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