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For the 19th edition of Igloofest, Mathieu Constance is once again at the helm of programming for four consecutive weekends at Quai Jacques-Cartier until February 7. As Igloofest’s media partner, PAN M 360 presents its chief architect’s artistic recommendations each week of the event, featuring one top pick per program.
PAN M 360: First, Mathieu, a few words about the general direction of Igloofest 2026.
Mathieu Constance : For us at Igloofest, it’s always very important to offer a diversity of electronic styles. Our programming is meant to be diverse, appealing to all music lovers. The stars are aligned this year, as the artists come from several different scenes. It was really enjoyable to put together such a great lineup, featuring bass house, French Touch, melodic electro, techno, and hard techno. I’m really excited to kick things off this Thursday with Disco Lines! It sets the tone for what I think is a very strong lineup.
PAN M 360: How is the audience evolving? It has often been pointed out that the Igloofest experience outweighs the specificity of its guest artists. That said, it has also been repeatedly stated that the diversity of the lineup is very real and could also appeal to more music-loving audiences. Do more discerning fans actually go there?
Mathieu Constance : I think so, it’s always been part of the festival’s DNA. It’s always been very important to showcase a diverse or emerging scene. With that in mind, we enhanced the experience last year with the 360 configuration of the second stage. We give space to Montreal collectives and even a few international guests. This space is dedicated to them, and we can see that it’s almost always full of people, so there’s definitely a pool of fans who come to discover new artists in addition to walking around the site and enjoying the headliners. Maybe they’ll see DJ Snake at work for the first time.
PAN M 360: Every week during Igloofest, PAN M 360 will post your suggestions online to clarify your artistic direction and highlight what you value most. One choice per night, starting Thursday, January 15. Given the nature of our PAN M 360 platform, we don’t necessarily want headliners. We want your must-see acts, night after night!
On Thursday the 15th, we welcome Cult Member and LIV K to the second stage, and Disco Lines and Gudfella to the main stage.
Mathieu Constance : For the opening act, it’s not hard to choose: Disco Lines. They’re shooting to fame with their hit No Broke Boys, featuring singer Tinashe, which was a huge success on TikTok last summer. Disco Lines is one of the most eagerly awaited acts on the lineup. It’s a beautiful and spectacular show, with some nice surprises in terms of production. It’s a must-see on Thursday, but I’d also like to give a special mention to Cult Member, a Montreal artist (techno, acid, ambient) whose reputation is skyrocketing in Montreal. From trance to lo-fi, there will be something for everyone that night.
PAN M 360: On Friday, January 16, the headliners are Sofi Tukker, Aluna, and Sertin, but…
Mathieu Constance : From Montreal, the female collective T.I.T.S. takes the B stage by storm, with Cori, No Police, preceded by a B2B set from CHAR.L.N and Inside Blur. For me, it’s a very exciting program for discovery! There will be techno and trance. T.I.T.S. events are always seen as big parties with lots of energy.
PAN M 360: Saturday, January 17, is a big day: from the Music Me Luv collective, we have Dick Lee, Nad, and Pleurire on the Videotron stage (the second stage), and the Sapporo stage (the first stage) welcomes French duo The Blaze, Berlin-based Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis, and Montrealer Kris Guilty. So?
Mathieu Constance : I would be remiss not to mention the full lineup scheduled for the main stage. It’s very consistent, I think. The Blaze in DJ mode may be a classic for us, but it always works and is always very emotionally powerful. Sofia Kourtesis is a very special artist for us, blending many Latin elements in both her original productions and DJ sets. She’s always a really exciting act to see. And having Kris Guilty at the start of the evening is very important. It’s one of the best progressions on the Igloofest program, and I advise the audience to be there from start to finish.
PAN M 360: What are the stylistic links between these three artists?
Mathieu Constance : Kris, I think, is someone who is really very adaptable and without restrictions. It might start off slowly, then move into something a little more jazzy house, before moving on to something a little more energetic with Sofia, infused with Latin vocals, then slightly more tribal rhythms, without being too fast. Then we’ll finish with something more melodic and a little more upbeat, perhaps with The Blaze to round it all off.
PAN M 360: Excellent. Have a great first weekend!
