These are internationally renowned DJs that will vibrate the crowd during the traditional spectacle of the back to the UQTR. The event will take place on the main campus of the University on September 10 from 8 p.m. and the organizers promise a festive evening for all the students of the Trois-Rivières campus who, in addition, will be able to enjoy the show for free.
International renown Sam Feldt will make visitors dance on September 10 on the UQTR campus.
It is the first time in its history that the organizing committee of the start of the new school year has in store for DJs exclusively. At a press conference this morning, it was confirmed that artist Sam Feldt, DJ recognized for his successful titles like Show Me Love et Post Malone Who made the crowds dance all over the globe, will be the main headliner of the evening. The Dutchman should put the spectators with it with his style that mixes real instruments and electronic production to offer a rich and lively musical experience.
In addition to Sam Feldt, the organizing committee promises another surprise for its visitors since the arrival of an additional major artist will be announced just before the show. For their part, the DJ Danick Bastien and Ben Willlo will have the mandate to warm the scene before the arrival of the main headliners.
“Each year, the organizing committee explores different styles in order to please the entire student population. We are happy to innovate this year with the presence of recognized DJ and we are very confident that our artists will bring a good dose of energy to the crowd. The SQTR back to school show continues to make its place among the essential events of music lovers in the region and we can’t wait to welcome spectators on our site on September 10, “says Maryjane Trottier, communications manager of the organizing committee.
Price and access to the site
Located between the Pierre-Boucher pavilion and the Nérée-Beauchemin pavilion, the site will welcome visitors from 2:30 p.m. on September 10. It is from this moment that all non-student people, or students outside campuses, will be able to obtain their entry ticket at the site door at a cost of $ 25. Before the show begins, the organizers have planned many attractions for visitors, including food trucks where they can feast on.
“Back to school is much more than the start of the lessons. This is an opportunity to appropriate your campus, develop friendships and fully live university life. It is also a moment for all our staff to enjoy a festive evening and to celebrate in the company of students? ”, For his part, underlines Olivier Malo, vice-rector at academic restructuring and continuous improvement.
The start of the start of the school year is made possible thanks to its official partner, the UQTR Foundation. “The UQTR Foundation is recognized for the hundreds of scholarships it offers each year, but also for its unwavering support for projects that enrich the university experience of our students. It is therefore with happiness that our foundation is again joining the general association of students and the organizing committee this year to allow the realization of this show which has become a precious tradition for the whole community, “said Audrey Duchesne-Milette, director of development at the UQTR Foundation.
Each year, visitors gather by the thousands to attend the performance of the return to the UQTR (photo Alex Deschênes)
Recall that the start of the start of the school year has hosted a long list of recognized artists of all kinds since its first edition, including the fringent cowboys, the three chords, Valaire, Half Moon Run, Milk & Bone and Loud. Last year, the next day of watch and the artist Rafaëlle Roy had animated the festivities.
Reassuring and benevolent presence
Throughout the evening, a dozen members of the UQTR re-peer brigade will be present on the site in order to make participants aware of at risk in a festive context. Students and staff members who are part of this brigade are also trained to intervene and support people during tense or consumption situations.
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