Montreal, February 9, 2024 – Fondation Dynastie has revealed the finalists for the 8th edition of Gala Dynastie. More than 100 artists, creators, and personalities from Black communities in the artistic, cultural, and media sectors have been nominated. The awards ceremony will take place as part of Gala Dynastie and be presented in two parts at Place des Arts: the Soirée Médias will be hosted by Naadei on Sunday, April 21, at the Cinquième Salle; the Soirée Culture will be hosted by Garihanna Jean-Louis, on Saturday, April 27, at Théâtre Maisonneuve.
Gala Dynastie is presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with SODEC, and Natyf TV will once again be the event’s official broadcaster. In addition, Place des Arts will once more serve as the event’s official host.
DISCOVER THE FINALISTS FOR GALA DYNASTIE’S 8TH EDITION OF THE SOIRÉE MÉDIAS AND SOIRÉE CULTURE
This year, a record 673 applications were received, which marks a 49% increase compared to last year. Under the presidency of journalist, producer, and founder of Néo Québec, Cyrille Ekwalla, the jury—which is made up of 37 independent professionals who work in the culture and media sectors—carried out a serious analysis of the applications divided along various categories. Please note that nominees were evaluated according to their professional activities between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023.
“The jury members were delighted to take part in a rigorous process that allowed them to select such remarkable artists and media personalities. I would like to extend my congratulations to the foundation’s entire team, which was behind this colossal undertaking, and to the nominees for their achievements,” declared Cyrille Ekwalla, jury president.
To see the full list of categories and finalists, visit galadynastie.com.
HIGHLY INVESTED PARTNERS
Fondation Dynastie has been able to count on the involvement of committed partners who believe in the organization’s mission and support Gala Dynastie’s achievements year after year.
"TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment, has been a proud supporter of the Gala Dynastie since its beginnings. In addition to giving visibility to artists and personalities from Quebec's Black communities, this event is a true catalyst of talent, offering a voice to those who are not always heard. And we firmly believe that it is by supporting such initiatives that we will succeed in building a better, more inclusive world, where everyone can reach their full potential."
– Laurence Levy, Senior Vice-President, Branch Banking, Quebec Region, TD Canada Trust
“More than ever, people from ethnocultural communities are making their mark in the industry and contributing to the influence and richness of Quebec’s cultural and creative landscape. As part of SODEC’s mandate to translate its values of equity, diversity, and inclusion into action, it is proud to support Semaine Dynastie and Gala Dynastie’s Soirée Culture, which highlights Black artists and creators’ important work developing culture and the arts. Good luck to all the finalists!” – Louise Lantagne, Chief Executive Director of SODEC.
“For a second consecutive year, Natyf is proud to be the official broadcaster of Gala Dynastie. Thanks to its newfound status as a key Quebec channel, Natyf will allow more than 2 million subscribers to finally have the privilege of watching Gala Dynastie’s Soirée Culture, which will be as entertaining as it is colourful! Natyf considers Gala Dynastie a not-to-be-missed event celebrating Black excellence in Quebec's culture and media industries,” declared Jean-Yves Roux, Founding President of Natyf TV.
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
As has been tradition, the public is invited to vote for their favourite finalist among the nominees in Gala Dynastie’s two evenings. The personality who receives the most votes will win the People's Choice prize, which will be announced during the Soirée Culture on April 27.
The public has until midnight on March 31 to vote by visiting galadynasty.com.
BLACK CARPET PRESENTED BY BELL
The not-to-be-missed Black Carpet will be back this year as part of the Soirée Culture on April 27 at Place des Arts’ Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme. Hosted by Gaël Comtois and broadcast live on the Gala Dynastie’s Facebook page, the Black Carpet is a glamorous experience where dazzling personalities and guests of honour parade by and share their impressions before the prestigious event.
We strongly recommend that guests wear colourful clothes with chic modern African accents to recall the traditional, tribal, and unifying parts of this year’s “Build your Dynastie” theme.
NEW: 2024 GALA DYNASTIE’S PLAYLIST SIGNED BY NIABI
We're delighted to offer to the general public the chance to listen to a selection of this year's nominated artists. The playlist is also punctuated by Afro rhythms inspired by the theme "Build your Dynastie".
NIABI (pronounced ny-ya-bi) is a talented Montreal-based DJ with Canadian-Jamaican roots. With a diverse musical background and a passion for exploring new sounds, she seamlessly blends different genres into her sets, creating a dynamic and unforgettable experience for her audience.
Playlist available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bHg9rpJZdPHwVm6oXH6pg
Fondation Dynastie would like to thank its invaluable partners: TD Bank Group, SODEC, Natyf TV, Bell, CN, Ubisoft, Groupe 3737, the City of Montreal, Canadian Heritage, the Canada Media Fund, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, Expert’Ease, Place des Arts, Musicaction, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Round Table on Black History Month, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Bell Fund, Distillerie Rosemont, L’Oréal, and Groupe NDM.
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ABOUT FONDATION DYNASTIE
Fondation Dynastie works for more equitable, meaningful representation of Black communities in the arts, culture, and media. Through various cultural-mediation initiatives, the organization seeks to break down barriers and create opportunities that promote visibility and recognition of talent from these communities and reduce representation-related inequalities for Black communities in the cultural and media sectors. The foundation also supports the development and professionalization of up-and-coming talent.
ABOUT GALA DYNASTIE
Gala Dynastie highlights and celebrates the exceptional achievements of personalities from Quebec’s Black communities who have distinguished themselves in media, the arts, and culture. Presented in two parts, the Soirée Médias and Soirée Culture, this event honours the wealth and diversity of the Black talents that transcend borders, while highlighting their important contributions to the culture, artistic, and media industries.
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Fondation Dynastie
Bellande Montour
Head of Communications & Marketing
commdirection@fondationdynastie.com
Media relations – Gala Dynastie:
Felipe del Pozo
C. 514 616-4713
B. 514 357-6352