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For Igloofest 2026, 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 for each week of the event, featuring one top pick per program: Madeon, Misstress Barbara B2B with Nicole Moudaber, Shadow Wizard Money Gang. Follow the guide!
PAN M 360: Let’s go for the second weekend! First up is the evening of Thursday, January 22.
Mathieu Constance: Thursday the 22nd is a special night for us, as it’s concert mode: we’re producing Madeon’s live show for the first time. He’s coming to present his new album, so it’s sure to be special. We watched a lot of videos of his show last fall at Red Rocks, Colorado. When we saw the elements of it, we immediately knew we wanted to do it ourselves. Because this show is really special and our audience should also enjoy it.
PAN M 360: How would you describe Madeon’s proposal?
Mathieu Constance: It’s close to French touch, but there are also pop vocal flavors in there, and even some electro clash at times. Really cool! It will be one of the only real live productions at this 2026 edition, and it’s always special to do a show with a different setup than a DJ set.
PAN M 360: On Friday, January 23, a choice must be made: Misstress Barbara
Mathieu Constance: For this date, it’s still Misstress Barbara who will be celebrating her 30-year career. It’s perfect timing, because it was the weekend we were able to invite Nicole Moudaber, who will be doing a B2B set with Misstress after her own set. She and Nicole have been friends for a long time, and it’s always special to see her at work and realize that this artist has been able to last so long and remain relevant to this day. This closing with Nicole is our way of paying tribute to her and showing her our respect. Her career continues, she has just turned 50, which is impressive. Not everyone in electro can achieve such a significant presence.
PAN M 360: A few words about Nicole Moudaber, renowned producer and DJ of Lebanese origin?
Mathieu Constance: Listen, she’s a techno legend! This is the first time I’ve personally programmed her. It’s definitely going to be a high-energy night, and technoheads are really going to love it. We’ve got a great night lined up!
PAN M 360: Let’s move on to Saturday, January 24.
Mathieu Constance: My choice is definitely Shadow Wizard Money Gang, on the second stage (Vidéotron). They’re a Montreal-based collective with a lot of energy, whose sound combines dubstep and bass music, but also trance and even hardcore. This collective was spotted by Skrillex, who invited its members to collaborate on his latest album and even designed merch for him to accompany the project. These kids are very, very special! I think they’ll soon occupy a prominent position on the Montreal scene and in electronic music in general.
PAN M 360: It’s still surprising that they have more of Skrillex, or is he less mainstream than in recent years?
Mathieu Constance: Without saying that he’s returning to his roots, it seems that Skrillex has freed himself from the pressure of everything mainstream. In any case, we can see that he still has an interest in things that are a little more obscure or harder to find, and in taking risks and working with new people like Shadow Wizard Money. It’s all to the credit of these kids who are doing an incredible job.
