Events

Oidhche far an dèanar luaidh air dà shàr-fhear-ciùil à Leòdhas, Dòmhnall MacLeòid (Donaidh Leòdaidh) agus Iain Mac a’ Mhaoilein (Seonaidh Beag). A celebration of two of Lewis’ finest, Donald ‘Donnie Leody’ Macleod and John ‘Seonaidh Beag’ Macmillan. This event promotes Gàidhlig, improves access to Gàidhlig arts, promotes the language in a positive light, increases awareness about the language and encourages locals to appreciate our language by providing high quality Gàidhlig events.

Mundial is where North America’s largest gathering of talent buyers and tastemakers connect intimately to create opportunities for the global music community. The event is creating an unprecedented community network of partners and presenters from across the country and abroad with a common goal: to develop touring opportunities nationally, and beyond ! Mundial Montreal also created a special series by and for Indigenous Music across the world : Indigenous Sounds Series. It secures a place for artists from Indigenous communities in Mundial Montréal’s programming. It highlights the talent, presence and diversity of the many Indigenous communities across Canada and even further. The series showcases professional, export-ready artists and is accompanied by professional development activities, mentoring sessions and other targeted networking activities. This unique component of the world music industry’s professional events, initiated by Mundial Montréal, was developed to create a bridge for artists to benefit from visibility and touring opportunities in new mainstream markets.

Késhjéé’ is only played in the winter after the first freeze of the year has occurred. At this event, Mr. Kevin Belin will teach késhjéé’ protocols, tell historical stories, and the audience will learn to sing késhjéé’ songs and play késhjéé’. Késhjéé’ or the Shoe Game originated due to the disagreement of how long the day or night should last. The first game ended in a draw and as a result today we have both day and night. Késhjéé’ is more than a story, it is a teaching tool for everyone.