Le Vent du Nord

Doors 7pm for 7.30pm

 Full Price   £22

Under 25s   £11 

Le Vent du Nord

The multi-award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement.  The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences

Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over2,500 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a SONGLINES MUSIC AWARD -Americas (UK, 2023) Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros (France), two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), three FÉLIX at ADISQ (Québec), a Canadian Folk Music Award, and been awarded Artist of the Year at the Folk Alliance annual gala.

They’ve collaborated and performed with a diverse range of artists including: Väsen, Sharon Shannon, Harry Manx, singer Julie Fowlis, Dervish, The Chieftains, Yann-Fañch Kemener, Québécois roots legend and master storyteller Michel Faubert, Apiary fiddle band, Breabach and many more.

As an amazing live performance quintet Le Vent du Nord continues to explore new sounds with stunning vocal arrangements. On stage these 5 friends create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.

THE BAND

Nicolas Boulerice - vocals, electroacoustic hurdy-gurdy, piano

André Brunet – fiddle, foot-tapping, vocals

Réjean Brunet – basses, diatonic accordion, jaw harp, piano, vocals

Olivier Demers - fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin, vocals

André Gagné - vocals, bouzouki, guitar

“20 years is a long time in any career, but Le Vent du Nord is still blowing up a storm. Sail on!”  FOLKWORD, Alex Monaghan (UK) March 2022

“A classy & rousing set by Quebec Folk heroes” – 4STARS – THE GUARDIAN

“Exceptionally skilled, exceptionally experienced, and exceptionally entertaining”. – SING OUT!

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