Since 2017, Gala Dynastie has celebrated and highlighted the outstanding achievements of personalities from Québec’s Black communities who excel in the fields of media, arts, and culture. Presented in two parts – the Media Gala and the Culture Gala – these events honour the richness and diversity of Black talents that transcend borders, while highlighting their important contributions to the cultural, artistic, and media industries.
The Professional component of the event, La Semaine Dynastie, is back for a second year, and we’re proud to present a SOCAN 101 clinic; our staff will be on hand in the SOCAN booth to answer questions. We’ll also participate in a Master Class on music creation and production, as well as the Dynastie Unplugged event. This week of enriching exchanges, musical showcases, and networking culminates in the two-part Gala Dynastie, where some 100 cultural artisans and media representatives are nominated. There are two dates to save: April 21, 2024, at Cinquième Salle (Media), and April 27, 2024, at Théâtre Maisonneuve (Culture).
Gala Dynastie received a record number of entries this year, 673 – an increase of 49 percent over last year, which offers testimony to the vitality of the cultural and media activity of the Black communities in Québec,
Nominations in 13 categories were announced on Feb. 9, 2024. The music-related ones are:
Music Video of the Year
Lost – “Malsain et Sauf”
Planet Giza – “Quiet On The Set”
Skiifall – “Yuteman Denis”
Dominique Fils-Aimé – “My Mind at Ease”
Banx & Ranx/Zach Zoya – “The Birds”
“World Music” Artist or Group of the Year
Pierre Kwenders
Kizaba
Vox Sambou
Tiemdi
Djim Radé
Anglophone Artist or Group of the Year
Planet Giza
Chiild
Skiifall
Chung
Mike Shabb
Francophone Artist or Group of the Year
Lost
Shreez
Raccoon
Ya Cetidon
Naomi
Artist or Group Having Achieved Outstanding Success Internationally
Kaytranada
Pierre Kwenders
Planet Giza
Gayance
Kizaba
Musical Breakthrough of the Year
Täbï Yösha
Naïma Frank
Mopao Mumu
Dix-Iple Deca
CSHMR
Visit the Gala Dynastie website for the complete list of nominations.
The public is invited to vote for their favourite finalist from among the nominees of the two Gala Evenings. The personality receiving the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award, and will be announced at the Soirée Culture on April 27, 2024. You have until 12 midnight on March 31, 2024, to vote on the website galadynastie.com
The Soirée Culture will be hosted by comedian Garihanna Jean-Louis and broadcast on Natyf TV across Québec.