After a short interlude between opening act and second act on the second night of the Francos, June 14, Fredz appeared before an overexcited MTelus audience. On a smoke-filled stage streaked with projected lightning, we could see him emerge at the top of a staircase where everything was white: the piano, the microphone, the staircase and the quarter-moon. With this effect, the teenagers went wild as he launched into his first song, surrounded by 3 musicians – pianist/keyboardist, guitarist and drummer.
Energetic and solid, the Québécois singer-songwriter delivered one catchy melody after another, with a series of knowing glances. Accessible, he took the time to share that he was touched by the signs and exchanged a few witty jabs with his audience, mainly made up of 12-18 year-olds and their parents.
We were treated to a fine selection of his best-known songs, including Houston, Je veux, 3 accords, Ce soir j’suis dans ma tête, La vérité and, of course, his hit Le stade; as well as some beautiful lighting moments during his performance.
French rapper and singer Carbonne kicked off the program. Made popular on TikTok thanks to his songs Bla Bla and Imagine, the pumped-up artist offered a rhythmic 45-minute performance in which he wielded his words, undulated his hips and presented a succession of pieces that delighted the audience. Among them, MTP ,0 questions, Ocarina and Bene effectively warmed up the atmosphere, and we were treated to some heartfelt dance moments.
All in all, a successful, atmospheric evening in tune with the times.
