Have you been waiting for your chance to go to an incredible festival in a beautiful town in rural Northern Quebec? Well, now's your chance! FME is back and better than ever, returning for its 20th anniversary that fulfills not only your late-2000s indie dreams but also supports Montreal's up-and-coming talent. 

On September 1-4, 2022, FME strikes again with an eclectic selection of artists offering alternative, novel and singular music while presenting a diverse array of genres. In all, no fewer than 100 performances are taking place in the premium concert venues and other unique locations of Rouyn-Noranda. This year's headliner is none other than Animal Collective, who will play alongside Hubert Lenoir, Magi Merlin, No Waves, and many more.

At every edition, the FME team sets up a place at the centre of their main site, the Hub Desjardins. This year, thanks to the support of Desjardins, festival-goers will be able to get their bearings and profit from the many points of interest, featuring exciting new initiatives, including two "5 à 7" shows.

The hub will host kiosks from local stores, FME promotional items, and a bar fully stocked with regional products. There will also be kombucha with red fruit and black spruce flavours, courtesy of local company Ékorce from Val-d'Or. The Brasserie du Bas-Canada, situated in Outaouais, has created a pale ale-style beer for the festival's anniversary – Ultime. It will be available in limited quantities exclusively from the Hub Desjardins bar during the event.

FME has also set up a safe space with social workers from the Point d’appui and La Coalition d’aide à la diversité sexuelle de l’Abitibi-Temiscamingue.

Also Cool will be doing various coverage for the festival, including top pics, video recaps, a playlist and more! Passes for the 20th edition of FME are available via the festival's website. Keep an eye on FME’s Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok for future announcements!

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