 | This article needs to be updated. (November 2023) |
| Black & Blue Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Electronic dance music, techno, etc. |
| Dates | Canadian Thanksgiving weekend |
| Location(s) | Montreal |
| Years active | 1991-2022 |
| Founders | Bad Boy Club Montréal |
| Attendance | 70,000 (2010) |
| Website | Black and Blue Festival Official Website |
The Black & Blue Festival was an event that took place in Montreal, Canada[1], as it helped Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend to raise money for HIV/AIDS charities and the LGBTQ+ community in Montreal. [2] The festival was organized by the Bad Boy Club Montréal and featured electronic DJs, dance performances, street art, and circus acts. [3]The festival was last held from 6-10 October 2022. In 2023, organizers announced that the event would not be held for logistical and financial reasons. [4][5] A year on, there have been no further updates regarding the festivals future or as to whether a 2024 edition of the festival will take place. [6][7]
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