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Our mission
Over one weekend, Festival BleuBleu keeps Carleton-sur-Mer’s musical tradition alive with about twenty performances showcasing a wide range of styles. From an ancestral fishing cabin to the village church and wharf, the festival transforms unique spaces into vibrant gathering places, inviting people of all ages to rediscover the city’s heritage while fostering connections between the local community, artists, and visiting festivalgoers.
Our vision
BleuBleu’s vision is to offer festivalgoers an authentic, human, and inclusive experience, rooted in respect for the region’s land and heritage. The organization aspires to establish the event as a must-attend on the cultural and events scene in Gaspésie, across Québec, and throughout the greater Maritime region. BleuBleu also seeks to support and showcase cultural initiatives unique to the Baie-des-Chaleurs by creating a space for meaningful exchange between the local community and the cultural sector. Finally, the organization aims to strengthen the community’s sense of belonging to the festival and its deep local roots by encouraging citizen engagement in a structuring, community-driven project.
Our values
⟶ Boldness and authenticity;
⟶ Equity, diversity, and inclusion;
⟶ Sustainable practices;
⟶ Community engagement;
⟶ Respect and celebration of the territory.
A word from the mayor
“Bleubleu is now in its eighth year and has easily fulfilled its mission: to be an authentic, vibrant music festival that is accessible to all, open to the world, suitable for all ages, and showcases Carleton-sur-Mer. “
— Mathieu Lapointe, Mayor of Carleton-sur-Mer
Sustainability
Aware of environmental issues, BleuBleu has adopted a sustainable approach based on four key areas: responsible food practices, site and ecosystem preservation, waste management, and sustainable transportation.
In collaboration with the City and local organizations, BleuBleu focuses on a participatory approach, maintains close ties with citizens, and adapts to the realities of the region. The team integrates sustainable practices at all stages of the organization and communicates openly about the actions it has implemented. The festival’s commitment to environmental responsibility also involves raising awareness among festivalgoers, staff, and partners to encourage sustainable behavior. Finally, BleuBleu continues to improve its practices and stays up to date on new developments in sustainability.
Sustainability Policy
Axis 1. Responsible Food Practices
⟶ Promote short supply chains by prioritizing local suppliers to reduce our carbon footprint;
⟶ Minimize the use of disposable packaging, plates, and glasses to reduce waste;
⟶ Minimize food waste by implementing inventory and waste management practices;
⟶ Prioritize organic, local, and seasonal food suppliers, such as Le Vraquier, La Mie Véritable, Vi Kombucha, and Le Naufrageur.
⟶ Encourage more environmentally friendly and economical eating by offering an entirely vegetarian menu to staff and making it available to artists.
⟶ Choose bulk and biodegradable cleaning products.
Axis 2. Site and ecosystem preservation
⟶ Develop an awareness campaign with Comité ZIP Gaspésie to inform the public about the importance of preserving shorelines and using driftwood responsibly.
⟶ Avoid holding shows and activities in sites where ecosystems could be disturbed or damaged (barachois, islands, etc.);
⟶ Comply with applicable environmental protection rules and laws.
⟶ Clean and maintain sites after each event using environmentally friendly methods, ensuring that no trace of our presence is left behind.
⟶ Prohibit the disposal of cigarette butts on site and provide ashtrays suitable for outdoor events.
Axis 3. Waste management
⟶ Install drinking water distribution systems (water stations) to reduce the use of plastic bottles and encourage festivalgoers to bring their own reusable bottles;
⟶ Encourage food trucks and market vendors to use compostable packaging and containers;
⟶ Deploy a waste sorting and awareness team on site during events to monitor the waste management chain;
⟶ Increase and highlight waste collection points;
⟶ Reuse as much of the staging and set design elements as possible each year;
⟶ Prioritize reusable, low-packaging, and recyclable products for festival purchases.
⟶ Limit the production of merchandise and collaborate with emerging artists and/or manufacturers who have ethical and responsible practices. Favor eco-friendly and recycled materials.
⟶ Limit the use of paper internally and in our promotional campaigns. Favor recycled paper and large print formats over individual programs.
⟶ Recover wood, metal, and other materials during dismantling.
Axis 4. Transportation
⟶ Offer a free shuttle service for festivalgoers, via RÉGÎM;
⟶ Encourage festivalgoers to use eco-friendly modes of transportation to get to the sites, such as carpooling, car sharing, or public transportation (website, social media, and ticket purchases);
⟶ Encourage artists, partners, and the public to avoid flying to the festival;
⟶ Provide clear information (routes, departure and return times, pricing, arrival reception arrangements) for traveling to the festival by cycling or public transportation via various means of communication. Provide bicycle racks;
⟶ Minimize team travel throughout the year. ⟶ Prioritize carpooling and car sharing for staff and volunteer travel.
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Our team
Executive Director
Myriam Sophie Deslauriers
Artistic Co-Directors
Anne-Julie St-Laurent
Myriam Sophie Deslauriers
Assistant Director
Elise Arsenault
Finance Manager
Michelyne Leblanc
Communications Manager
Mari Allaire
Technical Director
Olivier Rhéaume
Sites and Volunteer Teams Coordinator
Justine Bernier-Blanchette
Site Setup Coordinator
Roch-Alexandre Chouinard
Site Setup Supervisor
Jean-François Dugas
Co-Founders
Anne-Julie St-Laurent
Marianne Boudreau
Myriam Sophie Deslauriers
Board of Directors
President
Julien Cyr
Vice President
Catherine Cyr Wright
Treasurer
Suzie Larivée
Secretary
Alexis Raynault
Administrators
Georges-Antoine Boudreau
Nicolas Ouellet
Anne-Célia Waddell
Many thanks to our partners
Partenaire présentateur
Partenaires collaborateurs
Partenaires publics
Partenaires de diffusion
Partenaires hôteliers
Partenaires médias
Partenaires écoresponsables
Fournisseurs et collaborateurs
Mot du gouvernement du Québec
Un événement musical rassembleur à Carleton-sur-Mer
C’est avec fierté que le gouvernement du Québec soutient l’édition 2026 du Festival BleuBleu, qui fait vivre des moments mémorables aux visiteurs de la Gaspésie. Ce rendez-vous musical contribue à positionner le Québec comme une destination dynamique et inspirante.
Les événements et les festivals de musique font briller les artistes ainsi que la culture aux quatre coins du Québec et sont importants pour l’économie de ses différentes régions. Ils enrichissent l’expérience et l’offre touristiques tout en favorisant le rayonnement et la découverte de nouveaux talents de divers genres musicaux.
Nous tenons à féliciter les membres de l’équipe organisatrice pour leur implication et les efforts qu’ils ont déployés dans la réalisation de cet événement. Ils font partie des travailleurs passionnés qui jouent un rôle décisif dans l’attrait et la vitalité de nos régions.
Bon festival!
La ministre du Tourisme,
Amélie Dionne
Le ministre de la Culture et des Communications,
Mathieu Lacombe
BleuBleu would also like to thank
Press releases
2025
2024
2023
31 mai 2023 / BleuBleu présente la nuit Shift Radio, avec la collaboration de MTL 24/24
02 mai 2023 / La cinquième édition du Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer dévoilement de programmation
15 mars 2023 / La cinquième édition du Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer se tiendra du 22 au 25 juin 2023
2022
juillet 2022 / La quatrième édition du Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer : Retour sur les évènements
16 juin 2022 / La quatrième édition du Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer sera lancée d’ici quelques jours
juin 2022 / Mini changement de programmation pour le Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer
25 avril 2022 / Le Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer dévoile sa programmation
20 avril 2022 / Le Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer dévoile sa programmation dans une conférence de presse numérique
08 mars 2022 / Le Festival BleuBleu de Carleton-sur-Mer est de retour pour une 4e édition du 24 au 26 juin 2022
2021
2020
2019
26 juin 2019 / Un bilan plus que positif pour la premiere édition du Festival BleuBleu à Carleton-sur-Mer
19 juin 2019 / Un service de navette REGIM pour le Festival BleuBleu
08 mai 2019 / Dévoilement de la programmation du premier Festival BleuBleu à Carleton-sur-Mer
16 avril 2019 / La Ville de Carleton-sur-Mer et le Festival BleuBleu présentent les festivités de la Fête nationale
12 mars 2019 / La premiere édition du festival BleuBleu dans la Baie-des-Chaleurs