The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences.
Le Vent du Nord combines a great stage presence with an energetic, dynamic flair. It is one of the leading names in Québécois folk music performing original songs inspired by its native tradition - a truly fabulous sound! It never fails to delight crowds with its glorious mix of fiddle and foot-tapping, guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and five part harmonies. It delivers catchy songs and tunes, and its well-polished musical arrangements simply enhances its uplifting repertoire. On stage Le Vent du Nord knows how to deliver music that will move any crowd – to their feet and in their hearts!
Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,500 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a SONGLINES MUSIC AWARD -Americas (UK, 2023) Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros (France), two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), three FÉLIX at ADISQ (Québec), a Canadian Folk Music Award, and been awarded Artist of the Year at the Folk Alliance annual gala.
“In this day and age, the music of Le Vent du Nord is just the tonic we need and ‘Voisinages’ provides it.” ***** - RnR Magazine (Royaume-Uni)
“Spirited, open-hearted calls for more honesty and reconciliation.” **** SONGLINES (Royaume-Uni)
“An embarrassment of musical talent.” IRISH MAGAZINE (Ireland)

Important Information
Venue: Guildhall Arts Centre, Theatre
Tickets: £20 standard
Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins (including interval)
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