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ABOUT
Divers/Cité is a GLBT event whose mission is to present a pluridisciplinary arts festival that illustrates and celebrates the value of diversity in a spirit of sharing, solidarity and openness with the world. Fifteen years of constant growth and expansion has established Divers/Cité as an internationally recognized festival.
Most of the programming is outdoor and free. Our programming also follows set themes that cover a wide range of artistic tendencies that address widely varying audiences. The event proudly showcases Modern dance, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Latin, Rock, World, Funk, Ambient, Techno and Electronic concerts, Drag queen performances, an outdoor cinema and a photo exhibition.
Past invited artists and performers include Samantha Fox, Martha Wash, Kevin Aviance, RuPaul, Joey Arias, Ashley MacIsaac, Henning Von Berg, MazzImage, Los Amigos Invisibles, Lila Downs, Ballet Jazz de Montréal, Grands Ballets Canadiens,The Gossip, The Organ, Gravy Train, Lady Miss Kier, Vive la fête, Kids on TV, Peter Rauhofer, Billy Carroll, Hex Hector, David Knapp, Tracy Young, Angel Moraes, Alain Vinet, Offer Nissim, and Ana Paula.
AWARDS
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Divers/Cité's growth in size and importance over the past few years is unparalleled in Quebec and Canada. The event is now officially recognized by both government and industry.
2000: Ulysses Grand Tourism Award. Category: Montreal tourist event, budget below 1 million dollars
2001: Ulysses Grand Tourism Award. Category: Montreal tourist event, budget below 1 million dollars
2001: Tourism Quebec. Bronze Award for event with a budget below 1 million dollars |
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