The first edition of the Fuego Fuego Latin music festival takes place on Saturday at the Esplanade of the Olympic Park.
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Many festival-goers are there for this major festival. Headliners like Nicky Jam and Farruko are on the program for the evening.
Olivier Primeau, promoter of the festival, explains the enthusiasm behind Latin music in Quebec.
“I knew that Latin music sold well, because at the Beach Club, it sells well. At full capacity like that today, it’s extraordinary. With the enthusiasm on social networks, it is shared quickly. In addition, the Latino community in Montreal is huge. It’s beautiful to see,” he explains.
A festival-goer even came from France to attend the first edition of this event.
“I came because there are artists that I love in the lineup,” she said.
Last May, surreal scenes had emerged on social networks, where you could see festival-goers climbing on the roof of the Olympic Stadium. The organizers assure that security has been improved.
“We have improved a lot. We worked on plans with the SPVM and the firefighters. We are ready, it will go very well, ”underlines Olivier Primeau.