Fredz is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose singular voice blends rap, pop and chanson. His intimate, cinematic songs transform fragments of daily life into universal narratives, sung with disarming sincerity and an intensely lived presence. The concert navigates contrasts of light and melancholy, pairing tender melodies with rhythmic verve that highlight everyday details and emotional shifts. Independent and owner of his project, Fredz favours durable songs over trends, shaping performances of deep warmth and quiet intensity.

In French.

Picture This, led by singer-songwriter Ryan Hennessy, presents songs from their fourth album Parked Car Conversations. The band blends bright pop-rock with indie and folk-pop hues, pairing catchy guitars and anthemic choruses with Hennessy’s warm, expressive vocal delivery. Tracks such as “Song to Myself” and “Leftover Love” reveal a new emotional depth, balancing immediacy and introspection. Live arrangements favor melodic hooks and enveloping dynamics, creating an intimate yet celebratory atmosphere that invites attentive listening.

In English.

Led by Warren Ellis (violin) with Mick Turner (guitar) and Jim White (drums), Dirty Three craft expansive instrumental narratives that blend post‑rock, folk, classical and free jazz. Their music moves through intimate, quiet passages to sweeping, cathartic crescendos, built from delicate interplay and raw timbre. The trio’s return with Love Changes Everything (2024) deepens their reputation for emotive soundscapes and intense live catharsis. Their long collaborations with artists like Nick Cave, Cat Power and Bonnie “Prince” Billy underscore a singular voice in contemporary alternative music.

Malte Marten, handpan virtuoso, returns with Bummela and percussionist Conrado Molina for an intimate, atmospheric set. Marten’s decade-long devotion to the handpan shapes meditative compositions that slow time and invite deep listening. Conrado Molina adds virtuoso rhythms and world-music vocal colours, while multi-instrumentalist and producer Bummela layers rich textures and subtle electronic touches. Together they weave a warm, contemplative soundscape where melody and rhythm dissolve boundaries between players and listeners, fostering moments of quiet connection and shared wonder.

Julien Lieb performs songs from his debut album Naufragé, offering an intimate, vocal-led recital that traces resilience and longing. After reaching the Star Academy final and earning the NRJ Music Awards Revelation (2025), he shapes a sensitive, refined universe where every lyric feels personal. His voice conveys an inward journey, alternating tender confession and luminous phrasing, supported by subtle arrangements that foreground emotion and storytelling.

In French.