For the 30th Edition
Let’s party with Mohombi!
The magnificent Harbourfront Centre site on the shores of Lake Ontario is where Toronto will celebrate La Francophonie From June 22 to 24. This will be the 30th edition of the Franco-Fête – Festival de la Francophonie international (FFT).
As FFT President Daniel Savard put it: “Toronto’s Francophones and Francophiles are extremely proud of this 30th celebration of an event that has grown over the years to become a truly international festival! Given that the FFT is an entirely free event, this is a tremendous opportunity to discover the many cultural facets of La Francophonie. Come and hear just how huge 30 years is!”
The WestJet Stage FILLED WITH STARS!
To mark its 30th edition the FFT, in collaboration with the Harbourfront Centre, and in partnership with Radio-Canada, has invited the tremendously talented Ariane Moffatt, who will perform her many hits and extracts from her new album MA on Friday, June 22. The following evening, Saturday, June 23, popular music lovers will groove to the “hot, hot, hot” rhythms of MOHOMBI. This rising star, who calls his style Afro-Viking, is the voice behind Bumpy Ride and Coconut Tree, which topped the charts in Europe, Japan and Canada. He has worked with the biggest names in the industry, including Akon, PittBull, Flo Rida and Nicole Scherzinger. For the FFT, Mohombi will stage a special concert featuring most of his hits in French! This evening will be presented by CHOQ FM.
The FFT will also bring you two new names this year, both rappers with a Nordic twist! Anodajay and Samian, winner of the hip-hop album of the year at the last ADISQ gala, are the opening act for Ariane Moffat’s show on the Friday evening. Toronto’s Amélie et les singes bleus will have the honour of opening the 30th FFT on Friday.
For the whole family
There will be something for everyone, young and old, Francophone and Francophile, from every background. Nobody will be left wanting by the time they make their way through the promotional booths, shows, culinary offerings and buskers.
For the kids, the Mini-TFO gang will be on hand to get them singing and dancing through Saturday afternoon. And by popular demand, Kromatik’s artists will be back to provide dynamic and sparkling face painting!
The 2012 FFT will also have a community component, including a drawing contest for French elementary schools.
Additional program details will be disclosed over the coming weeks. However, as in previous years, anyone who wants to keep partying after 11 p.m. are invited to join our “After Party” in the Brigantine Room of the Harbourfront Centre.
For further details, check the Franco-Fête Web site at www.franco-fete.ca, and our Facebook page at Facebook/francofete.
The Franco-fête de Toronto is made possible by contributions from the Ontarion Trillium Foundation, Canadian Heritage, the Secrétariat des affaires intergouvernementales du Québec, the Ontario Arts Council, the Ontario Office of Francophone Affairs and la Cité collégiale.
ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE SUMMER FESTIVALS
Harbourfront Centre is an innovative, non-profit cultural organization which provides internationally renowned programming in the arts, culture, education and recreation, in the heart of Toronto’s downtown waterfront. Our 2012 Summer Festival Season explores the idea of “Crossroads,” which represent the junctures at which artists and members of various communities must make essential choices. For more information visit harbourfrontcentre.com/summer