Black and Blue Festival
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| Black & Blue Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Electronic dance music, techno, etc. |
| Dates | Canadian Thanksgiving weekend |
| Location(s) | Montreal |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Founded by | Bad Boy Club Montréal |
| Attendance | 70,000 (2010) |
| Website | Black and Blue Festival Official Website |
The Black & Blue Festival is an electronic music festival held in Montreal, Canada, every Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, which raises money for HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community. It is organized annually by the Bad Boy Club Montréal. The festival features acts from electronic DJ's to Dance performances, street art, circus acts and more.[1] It attracted up to 70,000 participants in 2010.[2] The festival was last held from 6-10 October 2022.[3] On 1 August 2023, the Bad Boy Club Montréal Foundation announced that the 2023 festival had been canceled.[4] There has been new no updates as of 30 April 2024. However, the BBCM Foundation continues to plan and adapt its events to meet contemporary challenges and community needs, including the launch of the "Carnaval des Couleurs" to promote diversity and inclusion.
History[edit]
The festival began in 1991, drawing 800 attendees and raising $3,500 for AIDS Community Care Montreal. Over the years, it has evolved into a major event, attracting tens of thousands of participants. At its peak, the festival had up to 70,000 attendees in 2010. The event has raised approximately $1.4 million for AIDS support organizations and LGBTQ+ community groups in Montreal.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Black & Blue". BBCM Foundation. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Montreal Tourisme: Black & Blue Festival". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
- ^ "The BBCM Foundation unveils the line-up for the Black & Blue Festival 2022". BBCM Foundation. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "The Black & Blue Festival and the Carnival of Colors of Montreal 2023 bow out". BBCM Foundation. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
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