Julie JM représentera la Colombie-Britannique à Chant’Ouest 2027
À la suite de sa participation à Pacifique en chanson en septembre 2026, l’artiste Julie JM a été sélectionnée pour représenter la Colombie-Britannique à Chant’Ouest 2027, un événement phare de la chanson francophone dans l’Ouest canadien.
La prochaine édition de Chant’Ouest se tiendra en janvier 2027 à Edmonton, dans le cadre du Festival du Canoë volant, qui célèbre la culture francophone et métisse à travers une programmation artistique et culturelle rassembleuse.
Cette sélection marque une nouvelle étape dans le parcours de Julie JM. Sa participation à Pacifique en chanson lui a permis de présenter son univers musical et de partager son travail avec le public. Elle aura désormais l’occasion de poursuivre cette démarche à Chant’Ouest, aux côtés d’artistes issus des différentes provinces de l’Ouest canadien, et de faire découvrir sa musique à de nouveaux publics.
En mettant en lumière les artistes francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, Pacifique en chanson contribue au dynamisme de la scène musicale francophone et favorise le développement des talents d’ici. Le programme offre aux artistes une occasion de se produire sur scène, de gagner en visibilité et de faire progresser leur parcours professionnel.
SELECTED ARTISTS
We are pleased to introduce the three artists selected for the 2026 edition of Pacifique en chanson: Gila Rosa, Julie JM and NJ.
Through their unique artistic identities and creativity, these three emerging talents stood out and will begin an intensive artistic development journey this fall.
Over the coming weeks, the artists will receive personalized guidance from music industry professionals. Online sessions will focus on areas such as vocal technique, melodic development and refining their original songs.
The program will continue with a one-week residency at Studio 16 in Vancouver, from September 21 to 26, 2026. This week of creation, mentorship and collaboration will give the artists the opportunity to further develop their artistic practice in an environment that encourages experimentation and exchange.
The program will culminate in a public closing concert, where Gila Rosa, Julie JM and NJ will present the work they have developed throughout the program. It will be a unique opportunity to discover their musical worlds and celebrate their artistic growth.
THE TEAM
Produced by the Conseil culturel et artistique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, Pacifique en chanson is an initiative that supports emerging and semi-professional Francophone artists across the province in developing their music careers.
Yanik Giroux I ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Originally from Drummondville, Quebec, Yanik is a graduate of the Université de Montréal in vocal performance, the Canadian College of Performing Arts, and the Chemainus Theatre internship program.
Artistic Director of Pacifique en chanson in Vancouver since 2014, Yanik is actively involved in British Columbia’s Francophone arts community. He also collaborates with several English-language arts organizations, including Chemainus Theatre, Belfry Theatre and Pacific Opera Victoria.
Based in Victoria, Yanik runs the Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio and also teaches at the Canadian College of Performing Arts.
Steven Charles | MUSIC DIRECTOR
Originally from Vancouver, Steven is a musician, performer, composer and music director. Highly active in the theatre community, he has created numerous original compositions, arrangements and sound designs, including for Othello at Bard on the Beach and Romeo & Juliet at Capilano University, where he also teaches sound design. He has also served as music director for productions such as Empire of the Son with Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (VACT) and Ring of Fire with the Arts Club Theatre Company.
He has also worked as music director and composer for the television program GALALA, broadcast on UNIS. As a performer, Steven focuses on acoustic music and plays guitar, accordion, banjo and double bass with several local groups. He has toured in Europe and performed at numerous jazz and folk music festivals across Canada and the United States.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Part 1: Repertoire, Melody and Vocal Development
The residency program will begin with a series of individual online training sessions, taking place from July to mid-September.
Melodic development and vocal coaching with members of the artistic team.
Part 2: Artistic Residency
From September 21 to 26, 2026, the artists will develop their live performance concepts, culminating in a public presentation on the final evening of the residency.
Throughout the week, the artists will be supported by Pacifique en chanson’s artistic director, music director and musicians as they work toward creating a short live musical performance. The residency will also provide an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Francophone music industry in a minority-language context.
Each artist’s performance will be recorded live and provided to them afterward for their own future use.
Partners
This initiative is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners. We sincerely thank them for their contribution.
Pacifique en chanson est produit par le Conseil culturel et artistique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique