{"id":645,"date":"2026-06-23T00:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/festival-mosaique-laval-laval-ou-rien-irdens-exantus-en-spectacle-shah-et-naima-frank-co-porte-paroles\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T00:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:39:49","slug":"festival-mosaique-laval-laval-ou-rien-irdens-exantus-en-spectacle-shah-et-naima-frank-co-porte-paroles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/festival-mosaique-laval-laval-ou-rien-irdens-exantus-en-spectacle-shah-et-naima-frank-co-porte-paroles\/","title":{"rendered":"LAVAL MOSAIC FESTIVAL: \u201cLAVAL OR NOTHING!\u201d | IRDENS EXANTUS IN SHOW | SHAH AND NA\u00cfMA FRANK CO-SPOKES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/?attachment_id=89198\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LAVAL-OU-RIEN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600px\" height=\"158px\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-89198\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The MOSA\u00cfQUE Festival is launching the foundations of its 6th edition by announcing the return of its opening night \u201cLaval ou rien!\u201d which will notably welcome the dense and luminous universe of the artist Irdens Exantus. The renewed participation of Laval co-spokespersons and artists Shah and Na\u00efma Frank adds to the spotlight on the local scene, before and during the event which will be held from August 13 to 15 in Centropolis. The complete program and the new features of the 6th edition will be revealed online on June 9.<\/p>\n<p>MAKING LAVALLOIS ARTISTS SHINEThe kick-off will be given on Thursday, August 13 with the return of the successful evening \u201cLaval or nothing!\u201d \u00bb, a true declaration of love to local talent. This launch evening will celebrate the artistic identity of the region in all its richness and plurality. An evening that promises to be festive and unifying, just like the festival.<\/p>\n<p>IRDENS EXANTUS \u2013 FREE SHOW As part of this 100% local evening, the festival is proud to announce the premiere of the show by the Laval artist of Haitian origin, Irdens Exantus. Drawing on his gospel background and his soul, rap, pop and R&#038;B influences, Irdens offers a work where the quality of the texts blends perfectly with the accuracy of the interpretations. This show is part of a new collaboration with Les Francouvertes and allows one of the artists from the showcase competition cohort to secure a place in the programming of the 6th edition of MOSA\u00cfQUE. The artist was awarded the prize during the semi-finals and is still in the running as a finalist in the competition.<\/p><div id=\"linit-2209799105\" class=\"linit-dans-le-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>RENEWED INVOLVEMENT OF CO-SPOKESHOPS SHAH AND NA\u00cfMA FRANKThe MOSA\u00cfQUE Festival is delighted to welcome back Shah and Na\u00efma Frank, who are resuming their role as co-spokespeople this year. Essential figures on the Laval R&#038;B scene, they embody with authenticity and sensitivity the spirit of the festival, which celebrates the diversity of artistic backgrounds and expressions. In addition to resuming their role as spokespersons, they will also be on stage to host the evenings which already promise to be full of emotions and energy. \u201cWe are really excited to resume our role as co-spokespersons for MOSA\u00cfQUE. It\u2019s a local festival that resembles us and celebrates diversity with authenticity. We are proud to be able to add our zest and take these values \u200b\u200beven further,\u201d share Shah and Na\u00efma Frank.<\/p>\n<div id=\"linit-273841190\" class=\"linit-apres-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MOSA\u00cfQUE Festival is launching the foundations of its 6th edition by announcing the return of its opening night \u201cLaval ou rien!\u201d which will notably welcome the dense and luminous universe of the artist Irdens Exantus. 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