Our city has earned a reputation for its nightlife and music scene for over 100 years. From indie and French folk to jazz, hip hop, Afro-Latin, disco, thriving underground electronic scenes and LGBTQIA+ spaces, our city reverberates with a diversity of sounds and cultures that shape its unique landscape.
At the same time, cheap rent, a low cost of living, and accessible transit have historically made Montreal an attractive city, giving artists the freedom to explore their craft.
However, this landscape is changing.
While music venue closures are not new, the closure of historic venue La Tulipe in September 2024 serves as a stark reminder of the city’s ongoing neglect in safeguarding important cultural institutions, and points to a deeper issue.
Keep reading “What's on the horizon when Montreal's legendary music venues close”
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