Syli d'Or
de la musique
du monde
The world music showcase
16th edition
Cradle of world music and place of creation at the origin of the festival, Club Balattou hosts the Syli d'Or de la musique du monde every year!
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This unmissable event for the Canadian music scene will soon return for a 16th edition, in 2023!
This exceptional showcase provokes the revelation of talented artists at each edition and confirms the latest trends in world music.
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PROCESS OF THE 16th EDITION
1. Presentations – showcases :
36 groups – from February 14 to April 12, 2023 - from 8:30 p.m. at Club Balattou
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from February 14 to April 12, 2023 at 8:30 pm at Club Balattou.
Two groups each play for 60 minutes in front of the audience, which votes according to quality criteria. The compilation of the public votes leads to the selection of the semi-finalists
2. Semi-finals:
9 groups – On April 18, 19 and 20, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. at Club Balattou.
Three evenings during which the nine semi-finalists perform. Every evening, three groups each play for 30 minutes, in front of the public and a jury of professionals, who vote according to quality criteria. The votes of the public and the jury select the finalists.
3. Final:
3 groups – Thursday April 27, 2023 from 8 p.m.
A gala evening, during which the three finalist groups play 30 minutes in front of the audience and a jury of professionals. The votes of the professional jury and those of the public, defined on the basis of quality criteria, are combined to select the finalists. The SYLI D’OR, SYLI D’ARGENT and SYLI DE BRONZE awards and prizes are given and handed out during the evening.