Cirque Du Soleil, for a Second Chance
Gonzalo Coloma, an entertainment entrepreneur and business consultant who was himself a performer with the company, shares his opinion on Cirque du Soleil’s artistic and financial situation. “Based on my experience, I believe that if Cirque wishes to recapture its former successes and continue to create good opportunities for Quebec’s creative talents, it must fundamentally […]
The Minister of Culture Opens our AGM and Meets with our Community!
Yesterday, at the opening of our annual general meeting, we had the honor of welcoming Quebec’s Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, who graciously offered her greetings and praise to our community. Marie-Claude Bouillon, Chair of our Board of Directors, and Christine Bouchard, our Executive Director, both expressed to her, on behalf of the […]
MICC Online from July 6 to 9, Register Now!
TOHU and the MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival announced this week that the International Contemporary Circus Market (MICC) will offer an online program from July 6 to 9, 2020. “These first four days of activities will offer variations of the usual MICC components, namely artistic presentations, networking, small working group meetings, discussion panels, and professional workshops.” […]
Imminent Reopening of Training Studios and Performance Venues in Quebec
It’s official! Training studios and performance venues can reopen starting this Monday, June 22, in Quebec. Are you ready? On May 29, En Piste shared with the circus community the draft of a health management guide for the continuity of activities in the circus arts sector during the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic, to allow training studios […]
The “Ghost Class” of the National Circus School
“Like the wire Antino Pansa practices on in his garden, the future looks uncertain for students graduating from Montreal’s prestigious National Circus School, who fear becoming a \”ghost class\” due to the coronavirus.” (…) To make a living, the student accepted a job as a security guard. He was supposed to join a troupe in […]
Three New CALQ Measures to Help Artists and Organizations
The Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec (CALQ) today announced its three measures to help artists and arts organizations navigate the crisis and restart their activities! Here’s how the Council will invest the $46 million envelope allocated to them by the Government of Quebec. 1. Temporary financial support for one-off live performance dissemination initiatives […]
Last Day for Cirque Du Soleil Purchase or Refinancing Offers
Monday marked the last day for interested parties to submit their proposals to acquire or refinance the entertainment company. Subsequently, these will be analyzed by the company’s advisors, including the National Bank, before being presented to the board of directors. “We are confident that as soon as we are able to resume our shows, we […]
A Historic Moment: 10 Million for Circus Arts!
Given the major challenges faced by the circus arts sector, particularly due to the collapse of its business model based on the export of performances, a sum of 10 million dollars has been granted to the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by the Government of Quebec to support our community during […]
Long Live Quebec Circus!
Last Friday, Les 7 doigts de la main treated us to eye candy: an incredible video montage that celebrates Quebec circus! “Today, Quebec circus encompasses a multitude of artistic forms and proposals, from big top circus to experimental circus, including social circus, youth circus, and auteur circus in all its variations. Together, we form a […]
A Look Back at My Experience with the Les 7 Doigts Collective
A wonderful reflection on Hugo Cornet’s experience, who worked within the communications team of The 7 Fingers of the Hand during his Working Holiday Visa stay in Canada, and a message full of hope from a passionate cultural worker. “I was able to work on many enriching projects during these past months. What an adventure, […]