La patente à Pat
36th edition
From August 31st to September 4th 2023
Friday | 8:45 pm
Music
Loto-Québec Stage
To celebrate his 15 years as spokesperson for the FMG, Patrice Bélanger will present a carte blanche show surrounded by his friends and musical favourites: Luce Dufault, Guylaine Tanguay, William Cloutier, Geneviève & Alain, Benoit McGinnis, Marc-André Fortin, Jason McNally and Mirani Coelho.
Patrice Bélanger
A seasoned host with a legendary spontaneity and a comedian who is both touching and funny, Patrice Bélanger has quickly made his mark and today is a personality who appeals to both young and old. At the helm of numerous television shows, including Les Testeurs and Survivor Québec, on the radio and as guest of honour at numerous large-scale events and festivals, Patrice excels in the art of conveying his zest for life and his unwavering good humour.
Luce Dufault
Luce Dufault is an exceptional artist, and it has already been written that she is a major female performer, one who lasts, one on whom musicians and poets can rely to see their works transcend. Luce Dufault on stage: the great rendezvous with the voice of the most beautiful emotions!
Guylaine Tanguay
With a career spanning more than 35 years, 19 albums and some 100 shows across the province each year, singer Guylaine Tanguay has built a solid name and credibility in the Quebec music industry. The popular singer remains as close to her audience as ever. She radiates and spreads her energy both on stage and to the people she meets everywhere.
William Cloutier
Crowned the winner of Quebec’s Star Académie in 2021 and a graduate of the drama school, singer-songwriter William Cloutier will be part of the brand new version of Starmania in Europe in 2022. As well as setting himself apart with his sometimes fragile, sometimes committed compositions, William is constantly churning out audacious projects. To date, his debut album On ira has been streamed over 4 million times.
Geneviève & Alain
Geneviève et Alain is a folk universe where we escape into complicity and emotion thanks to their comforting voices, guitar and piano. Originally from Ontario and graduates of the École Nationale de la Chanson, they won the Song of the Year award at Ma Première Place des Arts and the Prix Relève at the Gala des Culturiades de Gatineau. The duo toured the Canadian francophonie from Edmonton to Moncton, from Contact Ouest to the FrancoFête en Acadie, in addition to being rewarded at the Gala Trille Or 2021 where they were named Group of the Year.
Benoit McGinnis
Named as one of the best actors of his generation, Benoît McGinnis impresses with each of his performances, whether on stage, on television, in movies or in song. An outstanding singer, Benoît McGinnis slips into the skin of Hedwig in 2023, a cult character from the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Marc-André Fortin
Marc-André Fortin, who will soon celebrate 25 years of career, still has in his head, heart and voice a thousand and one projects. The Quebec public knew him and elected him the winner of Star Académie in 2005, he who was already collaborating to the mega productions of Québéc Issime and who won all the singing contests in the province. Following SA, he participated in numerous events on television, on record and on stage.
Jason McNally
Well known in the world of television and show business, thanks to his role as conductor and vocal arranger on the weekly show En direct de l’univers presented on Ici Radio-Canada télé, Jason first made his debut alongside Gregory Charles with Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval.