Flamenco for Farnham’s 150th Anniversary

Farnham, April 15, 2026 – Have you ever dreamed of attending a live flamenco performance? Now is your chance! As part of its 150th-anniversary celebrations, the City of Farnham presents: Rite by the acclaimed company La Otra Orilla. This performance is presented in collaboration with Le Vaisseau d’Art, an organization that has spent the last three years bringing unique, "off the beaten path" classical music performances to the Farnham community. […]

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Richmond’s 2026 Irish Heritage Festival Celebrate with Us!

Richmond, Quebec - February 14, 2026. The Richmond St. Patrick’s Society is happy to announce a great line-up for this year’s Irish Heritage Festival. This highly anticipated, month-long festival is the first sign that spring is on its way! There is a full roster of live music, storytelling, art and heritage events, and the ever-popular parade! 2026 is the 149th anniversary since the founding of the St. Patrick's Society of […]

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Behind the Beat: DJ Justé on Her Artistic Evolution and the Viral Success of “Turn Off The Lights”

Denmark, March 6, 2026 - If you have been keeping your ears tuned to the dance floor, you know that DJ Justé is making serious waves in the electronic music scene. Originally from Lithuania and now based in Denmark, Justé has been carving out a unique space for herself since she started releasing music back in 2025. We recently sat down with Justé to discuss her journey, the recent viral […]

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Jackass Legend Steve-O Crashes into Sherbrooke: A CJMQ Exclusive

SHERBROOKE, February 3, 2026 — The energy at Théâtre Granada is hitting a fever pitch tonight as global superstar and Jackass icon Steve-O brings his "Crash and Burn" tour to the heart of the Eastern Townships. In an exclusive phone interview with CJMQ 88.9, Steve-O opened up about his first-ever visit to Sherbrooke, the evolution of his legendary stunts, and the massive news that has the entertainment world buzzing: the […]

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Matt Andersen Brings The Hammer & The Rose Tour to Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, January 27, 2026 — Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Andersen has announced the Canadian leg of The Hammer & The Rose Tour, with a stop in Sherbrooke on February 12 at the iconic Théâtre Granada. As part of a 25-date tour across nine Canadian provinces, Andersen will be joined by special guest Mariel Buckley, the Calgary-based alt-folk singer-songwriter. The tour supports Andersen’s 11th studio album, The Hammer & The Rose, released […]

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XLTRAX DJ School Officially Launches in Partnership with Musitechnic

Sherbrooke / Montreal, Québec — XLTRAX is proud to announce the official launch of the XLTRAX DJ School, created in collaboration with Musitechnic and XLTRAX Académie. This new initiative is dedicated to inspiring, training, and supporting the next generation of DJs and performers. The launch event brought together DJ school staff, the XLTRAX team, professional DJs, artists, and potential students for an evening centered on learning, networking, and creative exchange. The XLTRAX DJ School offers hands-on […]

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Free DJ & Music Creation Workshops for Youth 15–29 at Mont Sutton

Mont Sutton, October 16, 2025 – XLTRAX Productions has officially announced the launch of XLTRAX Academy, a new mobile training project offering free DJ and music creation workshops for youth aged 15 to 29 in the Eastern Townships. Supported by Le Fonds Mille et Un (FM1) — a joint initiative between the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec and La Ruche Estrie — the project aims to raise $15,000 to […]

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Celebrating 50 Years of English Radio in the Townships with CJMQ Daytime Broadcast and Evening Tribute

September 19, 2025 – Lennoxville & North Hatley, QC — A full day of activities on Saturday, September 27, 2025 will celebrate the rich history and enduring legacy of English-language radio in the Eastern Townships. Daytime in LennoxvilleCJMQ 88.9 FM will host a live outdoor broadcast in Lennoxville (weather permitting). Listeners and community members are invited to stop by, meet on-air personalities, and learn about ongoing efforts to sustain and […]

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Local DJs Plans First Music Festival Near Quebec City – ONE FESTIVAL

Sherbrooke, September 2025 – Local DJ and electronic artist Audrey Cabana, along with her team from XLTRAX, is preparing to launch the very first edition of ONE FESTIVAL – Le Portail des Mondes, a three-day music and camping experience happening at aventuresnordbec.com September 26–28, 2025, just 30 minutes from Québec City. With a limited capacity of 250 people, the festival promises an intimate atmosphere where music lovers can immerse themselves […]

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