Theatre and Street Art on Offer in Quebec City

QUÉBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - July 3, 2014) - Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada Economic Development
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding for the 47^th Festival d'été de Québec from July 3 to 13, 2014.

The Canadian Heritage funding amounts to $1.1 million ($550,000 for 2014 and $550,000 for 2015). Funding was granted under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and will make it possible to offer a wide range of music performances, as well as urban events highlighting street theatre and circus arts.

Previously, Canada Economic Development granted $1.2 million in non-repayable funding through the Quebec Economic Development Program to promote and market the Festival internationally in 2013 and 2014. This funding, announced on July 4, 2013, is intended to encourage sectors of activity that, like tourism, play a critical role in Quebec's economic health.

Quick Facts

• More than 1,000 artists from Canada and some 20 other countries will take part in the 47^th Festival d'été de Québec.
• The lineup will include 300 performances on 10 stages over an 11-day period.
• More than 1.5 million people attend the Festival each year.

Quotes

"I congratulate the Festival d'été de Québec, which has achieved world renown by offering a diverse and high-quality lineup celebrating theatre and street art!"

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"By renewing its support to promote the Festival d'été de Québec outside Quebec, our Government is contributing to the economic development of the greater Québec City region, the growth of the regional tourism industry and job creation."

-The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

"We are pleased that the federal government, through its association with and support for the Festival d'été de Québec, is investing in Canada's economic development. The increased tourism and taxation revenues of an event like ours are of considerable benefit to the whole country."

-Daniel Gélinas, General Manager, Festival d'été de Québec

Associated Links

Festival d'été de Québec

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Quebec Economic Development Program

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