In Montréal, they do not simply survive winter—they dance by way of it at Igloofest.
Dubbed “the world’s iciest pageant,” Igloofest formally returns as we speak and runs by way of February eighth. Zeds Lifeless, Michael Bibi, Claptone, Apashe, Tape B, Adriatique and Swedish Home Mafia’s Steve Angello are set to carry out, amongst many different top-tier digital acts.
Dubbed “the world’s iciest pageant,” Igloofest transforms the Outdated Port of Montréal right into a glimmering, glacial dancefloor underneath the celebs. Since its inception again in 2007, the pageant has grown from a small-scale winter gathering to one of many metropolis’s premier digital music occasions, drawing tens of hundreds to its icy embrace annually.
The pageant’s allure lies in its distinctive mix of music and neighborhood, its ticket-holders bundling up in stylish parkas and neon snowsuits whereas raving the evening away, mittens to to the sky. It is survival gear with type.
Igloofest is not nearly braving the chilly—it is a dance-off with winter itself. So we caught up with a handful of this yr’s DJs and performers to share their packing necessities.
IMANU
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Merchandise: Merino Wool Gloved Scarf
“When trying up the climate in Montreal I noticed numbers I’ve solely seen in my checking account. Fortunately the opposite co-founder of 14SAINTDENIS and I had simply began experimenting with a merino wool gloved scarf, which has been saving me within the chilly of Canadian winter, so I would say that is at the moment my should have merchandise!” – IMANU
Bon Entendeur
Merchandise: AirPods
“We might have liked to be creative however we’re not going to lie, it is actually the merchandise we won’t do with out. This little field comes together with us on all our our excursions—it permits us to create demos of our future tracks throughout our journeys, hearken to music day-after-day and, above all, scale back the screaming of youngsters throughout our naps when touring.” – Bon Entendeur
Claptone
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Gadgets: Golden Masks, Carrot
“Why have one when you possibly can have two? My must-have gadgets for Igloofest are my signature golden masks, which by no means leaves my aspect. It has to match the frosty environment. And a carrot to have sufficient beta-carotin or alternatively construct a snowman!” – Claptone
Princess Celebrity
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Gadgets: Gold Fake Fur Lined Ski Go well with, Hand Heaters, Wool Socks, Heat Underwear
“I hate being chilly. So I’m packing a gold fake fur lined ski go well with, hand heaters and wool socks. Additionally underwear that covers your entire butt—no thongs as a result of no person desires a chilly ass.” – Princess Celebrity
Awwful
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Gadgets: Bubblegum Pink Sun shades, Backup USB
“I do know my bubblegum pink sun shades and backup USB drive will all the time have my again—they’re important to each Awwful gig.” – Awwful
Regularfantasy
Merchandise: Snowsuit
“For Igloofest, it will possibly get chilly so I’d undoubtedly make sure that to put on my child blue classic snowsuit, which does not preserve me heat as a result of I believe it was designed for going to a chalet. However when else would I get to put on it? And a few Hotshots for my boots!” – Regularfantasy
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