As the first festival of the contemporary music season, the Printemps de Bourges Crédit Mutuel has, for nearly 50 years, been a must-attend event for music industry professionals and media.
SACEM STAGES
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Wednesday, April 16th, 5–6 PM: Köln Variations by Edouard Ferlet.
1975–2025: A tribute to Keith Jarrett’s iconic concert, under the artistic direction of Edouard Ferlet. -
Saturday, April 19th, 5–6 PM: Toute Première Fois.
iNOUïS artists revisit 40 years of debut songs, under the musical direction of Terrenoire.
SYNERGIES LIVE
An immersive support program bringing together nine performance producers from Ekhoscènes and eight self-produced creators supported by Sacem.
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Acifiq x Christel Martinet (Corida)
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Bey x Alice Pourcher (Caramba)
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Bleu Berline x Dorothée Oury (Podium)
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Do Not Do x Quentin Bruneaud (AEG)
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Elena Copsi x Lola Chevallier (Bleu Citron)
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Lagrace x Anne-Claire Levron (Wart)
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Saâne x Marion Gabbaï and Tifenn Monereau (Vedettes)
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Silvestri x Alex Fallourd (Astérios)
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Wednesday, April 16th: Afternoon arrival in Bourges and festival discovery.
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Thursday, April 17th: Morning exchange sessions and festival participation.
LES IsocElles
Now in its second year, this initiative is supported by Fondation Musicaction via the Crescendo project, in collaboration with Sacem and SCPP.
Each year, four women entrepreneurs, publishers, and producers are selected to benefit from networking opportunities facilitated by Sacem, SCPP, and Fondation Musicaction in both France and Canada, alongside four women and gender-minority participants from the Crescendo project in Canada.
This year’s eight selected professionals are:
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From France:
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Adeline Ferrante (Fougue - Sacem)
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Ariane Tamalet (Filature - Sacem)
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Louise Bouchoucha (Artichaut Records - SCPP)
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Marion Notte (Kicking Music - SCPP)
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From Canada:
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Barbara Lajeunesse (Prémisse)
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Camille Paquin (Coop Raquette)
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Jocelyne Baribeau (Productions Chapeau)
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Vanessa Borduas (Productions Flèche)
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THE TRIANGLE
From Wednesday, April 16th to Friday, April 18th
A space created by Sacem and the festival in 2021, joined by Spécimens Canadiens and SCPP in 2023.
One of the most celebrated successes of recent editions, this venue hosts daytime networking and evening live performances at the heart of the professional area, featuring early-evening showcases by artists presented by French VIP, Spécimens Canadiens, and SCPP.
Program:
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Wednesday, April 16th:
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10:30 AM–1 PM: A meet-up for participants in various French mentorship programs, including Affranchies! (Collectif HF+ Centre-Val de Loire), Wah! (La Fedelima), Women Metronum Academy (Le Metronum), Mewem France, and Crescendo (Musicaction Canada).
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7–9 PM: Les Sons du Triangle (showcases):
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Ludivine Issambourg (SCPP): 7:15–7:35 PM
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Zouz (Spécimens Canadiens): 7:55–8:15 PM
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Dalaidrama (French VIP), presented by Melek Publishing: 8:35–8:55 PM
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Thursday, April 17th:
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11 AM–12:30 PM: A new networking activity organized jointly by Sacem, SCPP, and Spécimens Canadiens—a Franco-Canadian-Triangular brunch! Start your day on the right foot and in good company!
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7–9 PM: Les Sons du Triangle (showcases):
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Do Not Do (SCPP): 7:15–7:35 PM
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White Corbeau (French VIP), presented by 75e Session: 7:55–8:15 PM
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Virginie B (Spécimens Canadiens): 8:35–8:55 PM
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Friday, April 18th:
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11 AM–12:30 PM: A speed-meeting for participants in two entrepreneurial programs converging in Bourges: Les PÉPITES! (CNM-Printemps de Bourges) and Les IsocElles (Sacem-SCPP-Musicaction Canada/Crescendo).
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7–9 PM: Les Sons du Triangle (showcases):
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Velours Velours (Spécimens Canadiens): 7:15–7:35 PM
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O’O (SCPP): 7:55–8:15 PM
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DAySY (French VIP), presented by Duchess Music Group: 8:35–8:55 PM
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EXHIBITION: "TOUTE PREMIÈRE FOIS" (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH TO SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH)
An exhibition on the debut albums of artists programmed during previous editions of the Printemps de Bourges.
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Vernissage (TBC): Friday, April 18th.
SPEED MEETINGS INOUÏS 2025
From Wednesday, April 16th to Saturday, April 19th, at the Jardin.
Teams from Cultural Action and Repertoire Development will meet with the 2025 iNOUïS class for individual appointments.
Schedule:
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Wednesday, April 16th to Friday, April 18th: 5–6 PM
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Saturday, April 19th: 11 AM–12 PM