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Busta Rhymes surprised a Montreal club this weekend and showed the city major love (VIDEO)

Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes showed up at a Montreal nightclub unexpectedly over the weekend, surprising local party-goers with a live freestyle and showering the city with major love.

Rhymes was in town for a Missy Elliott concert at Montreal's Centre Bell on August 17, which featured himself as well as Ciara and Timbaland. But a member of the JEGantic marketing team told MTL Blog that he arrived in la belle province a day early, opting to spend part of his night at the hospitality group's downtown supper club Yoko Luna.

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Nicki Minaj was nearly 3 hours late for her Montreal concert at Centre Bell

Nicki Minaj performed at Montreal's Centre Bell on Wednesday, April 17. However, the rapper didn't appear on stage until well past 11 p.m. — nearly three hours after the show was expected to begin.

Minaj, who is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, had Montreal fans worried following an hour of no news from the rapper. When the two-hour mark arrived and Minaj was still a no-show, ticketholders began posting news of the performer's tardiness on TikTok and Twitter.

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An epic anime concert full of fan-favourite soundtracks is coming to Downtown Montreal

Downtown Montreal is hosting a night where anime soundtracks and classical music collide faster than Naruto can devour a bowl of ramen. This fall, Symphonic Anime will see over 100 musicians play orchestral renditions of Naruto, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer themes, among other anime classics. Some attendees will also have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the maestros behind the original scores.

Three of Japan's most revered anime composers will be in attendance: Yasuharu Takanashi, known for his work on Naruto and Fairy Tail; Yuki Hayashi, the musical genius behind My Hero Academia; and Makoto Miyazaki, famed for his compositions in SPY x FAMILY and One Punch Man. VIP ticket holders will have the chance to meet and greet the creators whose work has defined a generation of anime. VIP tickets are priced at $161.35, while regular tickets start at $46.

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The Fuego Fuego Music Festival Dropped Its 2024 Lineup & Maluma Is Coming To Montreal

If you need something to look forward to help ease those winter blues, then Fuego Fuego should definitely be on your radar.

The Montreal Latin music festival first touched down at the Olympic Stadium back in 2022 and will be returning for its third edition this May.

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Downtown Montreal Is Hosting A Super Nostalgic Video Game Concert

"Sonic Symphony" is gearing up to dash onto the stage in Montreal. It's a supersonic spin through the soundtracks of the world's favourite blue hedgehog, combining live music with visual storytelling. The event will celebrate three decades of SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog by visually reliving iconic moments that shaped the beloved video game character.

The video game concert is set to take place on March 24, 2024, at 7 p.m at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts. As musicians, including keyboardist Derek Dupuis and bassist Louis A. Ochoa, weave their sonic magic, the big screen behind them will light up with memorable scenes from Sonic's creation. From his pixelated beginnings to his latest high-definition adventures, Sonic's journey will be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

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50 Cent Was Stunned By The Crowd’s Reaction During His Montreal Show At Centre Bell (VIDEO)

50 Cent brought his Final Lap Tour to Montreal's Centre Bell on August 1 and 2, 2023, for an absolutely unforgettable show — not just for the audience. At one point the sheer volume and passion of the crowd's cheering left the rapper stunned.

Now, it's no secret that Montreal concert crowds are notorious for being among the loudest, and last night's 50 Cent show is proof of just that. The "Candy Shop" artist was joined by rap icon Busta Rhymes, who also got some rather deafening cheers from the crowd. However, the audience upped the ante during 50 Cent's set, making it clear that he's got fans in the 514.

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A Rihanna Dance Party Is Coming To Montreal This February

Rihanna might be taking her sweet time to release her ninth studio album, but that doesn't mean you can't get down to the endless bops RiRi has in her repertoire. Luckily, SUPER TASTE MTL is hosting a Rihanna dance party this February where you can do just that.

In collaboration with HOMOPOP, the dance party will take place on February 17, 2023, at Cabaret Berlin on rue Sainte-Catherine Est.

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An Orchestral Tribute To Daft Punk Is Coming To Montreal This Winter

If you're still not over the iconic band's retirement in 2021, you can embrace the nostalgia "one more time" and "lose yourself to dance" this winter. A Daft Punk orchestral rendition is coming to Montreal. On January 6, Alternative Symphony will perform the funk, techno and synthpop songs that won the French duo international critical acclaim.

Though you won't be seeing Thomas Bangalter et Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo in person, this tribute orchestral performance is a first for Montreal, featuring trumpets, horns, guitars, DJs, drums, live vocalists, MCs and immersive visuals.

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There’s A Reason Blink-182 Tickets Are So Expensive & You Can Blame Ticketmaster

Your favourite artist is on tour and announces they're stopping in Montreal. You excitedly open Ticketmaster… but any seat you'd actually want costs an arm and a leg. You can either sell a body part for quick cash, or take to social media to complain.

Many Montrealers opt for the latter, and they're not alone. A lot of Canadian show-goers are openly upset that concerts by the biggest stars seem to cost way more now than in years past. That's all thanks to dynamic pricing.

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A 'Final Fantasy' & 'Super Mario' Orchestra Concert Is Coming To Montreal Next Month

If you grew up playing Final Fantasy or Super Mario, then you're definitely all too familiar with these iconic video game soundtracks — and now you can listen to the magic in person. Montreal gamers are being spoiled with not one, but two video game-themed orchestra concerts on November 5 and 12, respectively.

On November 5, L'Orchestre à Vents de Musiques de Films will pay tribute to the two Super Mario Galaxy video games at Salle Marguerite-Bourgeoys from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Demi Lovato Is Coming To Montreal For A Concert & This Could Be Their Final Tour

Dear Lovatics of Montreal, your favourite Disney teen turned pop-rock superstar is coming to Montreal for a concert on October 16 at L'Olympia, as part of her Holy Fvck tour.

Lovato will be passing through Toronto and then Montreal before returning to the U.S.

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A Free Concert For National Indigenous Peoples Day Is Coming To Montreal's Cabot Square

Montreal's Cabot Square, at the corner of avenue Atwater and rue Sainte-Catherine O., is hosting a free concert to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

Performers include singer Elisapie, the Buffalo Hat Singers, cellist and composer Cris Derksen, rapper Drezus, singer Mike Paul, and world champion hoop dancer Scott Sinquah. Simiuni Nauya and Abelie Napartuk Jr. will host a soapstone sculpture workshop.

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