Montreal is a major cultural hub in Canada's music industry, renowned for its diverse and vibrant music scene spanning indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, and francophone music¹. The city has produced internationally acclaimed artists like Arcade Fire, Grimes, Leonard Cohen, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor². Montreal hosts world-class festivals including the International Jazz Festival and features numerous historic venues³. As Canada's second-largest city and a bilingual metropolis, it serves as a crucial bridge between anglophone and francophone music markets, contributing significantly to Canada's $10.92 billion live music industry⁴.