DIAMOND-SELLING ROCK BAND HEADLINES GATINEAU’S HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

Gatineau, April 24, 2019 – It’s official! For its 32nd edition, starting a new era, Gatineau’s FMG welcomes the one and only Nickelback! This iconic international symbol of Canadian rock since the mid-90s formed by , , Mike Kroeger and , having so far sold 50 million albums, will be performing on the Casino Lac-Leamy stage. Nickelback’s smash hit “” was named Billboard’s ‘Top Rock Song of the Decade’ and was Number 4 on the Top 10 songs of the 2000s list.

Nickelback also named Billboard’s “Top Rock Group of the Decade” has received a staggering nine Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, seven MuchMusic Video Awards, and was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2007.

With more than 23 chart-topping singles and fans spanning the globe, Nickelback boasts twelve consecutive sold-out international tours, playing to well over eight million diehard fans. The FMG is thrilled to be hosting this world-class band, the perfect way to confirm its intention to take the already acclaimed event to another level.

Also, over a dozen Francophone musical artists will also be performing at the FMG.

The program lineup makes plenty of room for up and coming artists, including the south shore of Montreal’s hip hop band, the Dead Obies. For more information, check out the full FMG program on our website.

The Festival will wrap up this year’s edition in the late afternoon on Labour Day, Monday, September 2nd, with an exciting family celebration on the Hydro-Québec Stage with LGS (Le Groupe Swing) led by local Franco-Ontarian singer, Michel Bénac.

The full program lineup, including additional performances by English and French-speaking bands, will be unveiled over the next few months.

What: The 32nd FMG Hot Air Balloon Festival presented by Loto-Québec in collaboration with Desjardins When: From August 29 to September 2, 2019 Where: Parc de la Baie, Gatineau

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Important reminder: Thursday, April 25: Passports go on sale for $52 each, starting at 9 a.m! Check it out at: fmg2019.com

Big names at a glance:

Casino Lac-Leamy Stage Hydro-Québec Stage DOUBLE BILL Comedy Gala emceed by Les Denis Drolet with Adib Thursday, August 29 Claude Dubois Alkhalidey, Billy Tellier and

+ to be announced Philippe Bond Les Salesbarbes

DOUBLE BILL

Nickelback Ariane Moffatt Friday, August 30

+ Guest opening act Daniel Bélanger

DOUBLE BILL

Saturday, August 31 Alex Nevsky and guests To be announced Les Trois Accords

DOUBLE BILL

Belle et Bum Dead Obies Sunday, September 1 with guests Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire

DOUBLE BILL

LGS (Le Groupe Swing) Monday, September 2

Les Brothers

For further information:

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