POP Montreal Review

About POP Montreal

POP Montreal is a vibrant and dynamic festival that has been entertaining audiences for over 18 years. The festival offers a diverse range of performances, talks, workshops, family activities, craft fairs, visual art exhibitions, film screenings and more. It is an annual event that takes place in Montreal every fall.

The festival was founded in 2002 by Daniel Seligman and Noelle Sorbara with the aim of showcasing emerging artists from various genres such as music, art and film. Since then it has grown to become one of the most popular festivals in Canada attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world.

One of the unique features of POP Montreal is its commitment to promoting local talent. The festival provides a platform for up-and-coming artists to showcase their work alongside established performers. This creates an exciting mix of new and established talent that keeps audiences engaged year after year.

Music is at the heart of POP Montreal with hundreds of bands performing across multiple venues throughout the city. The festival covers a wide range of genres including indie rock, hip hop, electronic music and more. Some notable past performers include Arcade Fire, Grimes and Mac DeMarco.

In addition to music performances there are also plenty of other events taking place during the festival week. Talks on topics such as social justice issues or creative entrepreneurship are held by industry professionals who share their insights on how to succeed in today's competitive market.

Workshops are also available for those who want to learn new skills or improve existing ones such as songwriting or photography techniques. Family-friendly activities like craft fairs provide opportunities for children to get involved while parents can browse through unique handmade items created by local artisans.

Visual art exhibitions showcase works from both emerging and established artists across various mediums including painting, sculpture and photography among others. Film screenings offer movie buffs an opportunity to watch independent films from around the world while engaging with filmmakers during Q&A sessions after each screening.

POP Montreal has something for everyone regardless if you're a seasoned veteran or first-time visitor looking for something new and exciting! With so many events happening simultaneously throughout different parts within this beautiful city there's never been a better time than now - come experience what makes this Canadian gem so special!