Ma première Place des Arts

A landmark event in today's musical landscape.

This competition, presented by the Société pour l'avancement de la chanson française (SACEF), has helped bring many talented artists to the fore over the past 30 years, spotlights artists who want to make a career in French-language song.

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French Song

Ma première Place des Arts | Quart de finale #1

November 11, 2026

1 performance

Cinquième Salle

Hosted by Olivier Robillard Laveaux, this first evening of the Ma première Place des Arts quarter-finals features four artistic projects: Mimsie, Alex Leblanc, Flavie Dufour and Bon vivant.
French Song

Ma première Place des Arts | Quart de finale #2

November 17, 2026

1 performance

Cinquième Salle

Hosted by Olivier Robillard Laveaux, this second evening of the Ma première Place des Arts quarter-finals features four artistic projects: Marie Rebelle, Éli-Yan Gasse, Samuel Cormier and Boucane Ménard.
French Song

Ma première Place des Arts | Quart de finale #3

November 18, 2026

1 performance

Cinquième Salle

Hosted by Olivier Robillard Laveaux, this third evening of the Ma première Place des Arts quarter-finals features four artistic projects: Sandrine Lévesque, Lunayla, Zachary MoFat and Flore & Jade.

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