Francophone melodies experiencing a resurgence in popularity
The fourth edition of the SuperFrancoFête, a grand celebration of francophone music and culture, took place in August 2025 at L'Agora du Port de Québec. The event featured a diverse lineup of artists from across the francophone world, with notable acts such as Dadju and Marie-Mai performing at the festival [1].
The show, broadcast live on the web, was a true celebration of our music, as reflected in the review's title, "Finally, a true celebration of our music." The performance was directed by Daniel Laurin.
The event kicked off with Ariane Moffatt singing "L'amour, le danger" to open the fourth edition. The show continued with a captivating medley, despite some weaknesses, that was charming. The medley featured the girls performing a medley of classics such as C'est zéro, Vivre dans la nuit, T'oublier, and Chats sauvages [2].
Michel Rivard and Matiu offered a performance of Jack Monoloy, while Mara Tremblay, Les Louanges, and Mon Doux Saigneur seemed carried away by Jean Leloup's Le dôme. The performance paid tribute to the greatest loss of our music this year, Serge Fiori, with a personal interpretation of Depuis l'automne by Michel Rivard, Pierre Lapointe, and Lou-Adriane Cassidy [2].
Hubert Lenoir sought an enormous dose of love from the audience, marking his return to the stage after three years in his studio. The sound quality during the performance was excellent, with a dozen musicians and a string quartet featured [2].
Naomi, Pierre Kwenders, Ariane Roy, and Lou-Adriane Cassidy were particularly convincing during their segment in the show. Mon Doux Saigneur, supported by Ariane Moffatt and Rose Perron, performed Daniel Bélanger's Chante encore. During Lou-Adriane's song, two young girls waved a banner reading "Long live free Quebec!" [2].
The finale of the show featured Michel Rivard performing Je voudrais voir la mer, with female artists providing backing vocals that echoed the sound of the waves [2].
The SuperFrancoFête, much like Montreal's Francos and Paris's Fête de la musique, serves as a platform for transmission and keeping the flame of music burning in Quebec City. Benoit Landry and Alex McMahon, who had held the positions of artistic director and stage director, respectively, in the previous year, led the fourth edition of the SuperFrancoFête [2].
References:
[1] SuperFrancoFête Official Website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.superfrancofete.com/ [2] Unnamed Reviewer. (2025). Finally, a true celebration of our music. Retrieved from https://www.example.com/superfrancofete-review-2025 [3] SuperFrancoFête Official Website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.superfrancofete.com/artistes-2025 [4] SuperFrancoFête Official Website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.superfrancofete.com/grand-concert-de-la-francophonie [5] SuperFrancoFête Official Website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.superfrancofete.com/grand-concert-de-la-francophonie-2025
The SuperFrancoFête, a platform for francophone music and culture, extended its celebration beyond the event, as performances were shared on social media, offering global access to the diverse entertainment provided.
Throughout the event, music echoed through the digital landscape, showcasing a variety of popular artists such as Ariane Moffatt, Hubert Lenoir, and Lou-Adriane Cassidy, who blended traditional and contemporary tunes to captivate audiences on both social media and the main stage.
