BUNKR, CENTRAL DISTRICT’S POP-UP VILLAGE, UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM FOR ITS INAUGURAL EDITION: AUGUST 7TH TO SEPTEMBER 30TH
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BUNKR, CENTRAL DISTRICT’S POP-UP VILLAGE, UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM FOR ITS INAUGURAL EDITION: AUGUST 7TH TO SEPTEMBER 30TH
August 11, 2017, Montreal – The BUNKR pop-up village and art installation, presented by The UPS Store (Central District), and in collaboration with Le Pop-Up Shop and the Hive Creative Space, has unveiled the program for their inaugural edition, debuting August 7th and running until September 30th in the Central District neighbourhood of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. BUNKR’s soft launch was held during the week of August 2nd.
This summer, BUNKR will radiate with a novel events program. This new event space in the Central District neighbourhood (previously Chabanel) was designed to create memorable experiences for the community by the community. The team behind the project has put together a complete lineup of events including live performances, workshops, art exhibitions, and many more activities.
There is no shortage of talent in Montreal!
“The BUNKR pop-up village is a great example of the revitalisation that is currently taking place in Chabanel. I am very pleased to see that such a creative initiative is being set up in the area this summer and that it will offer an opportunity to showcase the potential the neighbourhood has to offer, to the workers and the visitors to the area.” – The honourable Mélanie Joly, MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville
In honour of Montreal’s 375th anniversary, BUNKR will shed a light on all the talent the neighbourhood has to offer. Chabanel has a unique history which will be commemorated through a diversified event schedule in the image of the community.
“It is with great pleasure that I lend my support to this community initiative which aims to revitalise the Chabanel neighbourhood. BUNKR is a project that brings the community together and will help shed a light on the neighbourhood and its local artists, merchants and businesses.” – Christine St-Pierre, MNA for Acadie and Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie.
Many partnerships have been formed in order to bring BUNKR to life. Bringing this kind of project to life in such a short timeframe would not have been possible without the incredible support we have received from our partners and sponsors. It’s an impressive achievement! Mr Pierre Desrochers, the municipal representative for the district of Saint-Sulpice, announced that he is proud of the initiative launched by The Experience Collective, as well as the involvement of stakeholders in the area, who are all contributing to energize the neighbourhood into a place we all want to discover.
This feat was accomplished with the help of Marché Central, the Borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville, La Fabrique Allwood, Kika Marketing & Communications, moCore, Cellutrak, the Government of Québec, Big Bang ERP, Les Immeubles HS, SDC District Central, Deserres, PixMob, MU Architecture, and Affaire Média.
“We are very proud of the partners that are supporting us in this adventure, says Annika Panzini, President of The Experience Collective / DCMTL and Founder of BUNKR. Given that this is our first edition, the amount of support we have received from the local Montreal businesses, demonstrates that our project is definitely worthwhile and clearly desired.”
| BUNKR 2017: OFFICIAL PROGRAM
THEMATIC EVENINGS
WEDNESDAYS 5pm to 9pm: F.A.T. Nights (Fashion, Arts, Tech) with urban & hip hop music Musical direction brought to you by Funkyfalz THURSDAYS 5pm to 11pm: F.A.T. Nights (Fashion, Arts, Tech) with house music FRIDAYS 5pm to 11pm: BUNKR’s Block Parties With Special Guests Boho, Awari Soundsystem, With Dimensions et OasisMtl SATURDAYS 12pm to 4pm: Youth Afternoons Local residents are invited to bring their whole family and take part in the interactive activities at BUNKR. 5pm to 11pm: Experience Saturdays with a wide variety of musical stylings from soca to electro swing, afro pop to brazilian groove, and electronic to hip hop. Featuring a wide range of guest artists.
ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE AT BUNKR BUNKR was conceived to provide the citizens and visitors of Central District with an enjoyable space complete with events to suit all ages. These events will provide the perfect opportunity for people to gather outside and discover the many services the neighbourhood has to offer, including access to free WIFI provided by Kontego.
ART EXHIBITION AND INSTALLATION Thanks to Station 16, the space will showcase the unique works of local and international artists. Each artist was charged with establishing the personality, culture and ambiance of the pop-up village. Visitors will be be able to admire the works of Stikki Peaches, Laurence Vallières and Whatisadam. When: Every Wednesday to Saturday
KIOSKS Local artists, merchants and businesses will have the opportunity to present their products and creations to a larger public. It is an excellent occasion to engage with the visitors on a more personal level. Discover the works of La Fabrique Allwood, an Ahuntsic-based company that specialises in the design and production of made-to-measure wood furniture. When: Every Wednesday to Saturday
BAR AND FOOD Micro-brewery Beer will be provided by Vagabond and will be served on our outdoor terrace. Thanks to Costco Marché Central, we will be able to offer food and drinks to our visitors When: Every Wednesday to Saturday
FOOD TRUCKS A varied selection of local food trucks will provide visitors with a culinary adventure. When: Every Wednesday to Saturday
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS BUNKR will be welcoming professionals who will share their knowledge expertise and provide precious advice on specific topics. These seminars will provide a platform for local entrepreneurs to talk about their achievements and meet with other professionals in the area. For instance, Big Bang ERP will provide workshops on ERP, CRM, MRP & ITSM solutions and helping your business streamline its processes through productivity enhancements and aggregation of data When: Every Wednesday and Thursday
SPORTS AND WELLBEING ACTIVITIES Start your day off right with a yoga class or crossfit training offered by Le Labb. These events are open to all residents and employees of Central District. When: Every Wednesday to Saturday
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WHERE: 150 Louvain West Street, corner Esplanade Street HOURS OF OPERATION: 11.00AM to 9.00PM BAR: Open every Wednesday to Saturday PARKING: Free ADMISSION: Free and open to all All large events will appear and be promoted on Facebook. You can also find our regular program at: |
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Informations:
Virginie M Savoie
Media relations
The Experience Collective / DCMTL
A // 301-55 rue de Louvain W.
Montréal QC H2N 1A4
B // 514 312 6410
C // 514 618 6022
E // media@dcmtl.com
ABOUT BUNKR
BUNKR is a pop-up village for the community by the community, created with the goal of fostering a sense of belonging for the residents of Central District and the surrounding areas. BUNKR will be a space where locals can get together, exchange ideas and converse among themselves in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. This initiative will also provide local businesses and artists with an opportunity to showcase their products and creations. BUNKR will mark a new beginning for the neighbourhood, which has suffered since the loss of the manufacturing industry in the 90’s.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE COLLECTIVE
The Experience Collective (Expérience Collective in French) is a nonprofit social enterprise focused on building and running cultural programs and creative activities for communities, by communities. Through the collaboration of its members, Experience Collective creates initiatives and events centered around Food, Fashion, Art and Tech.
ABOUT DCMTL
DCMTL (District Central Montréal) is focused on building integrated marketing campaigns and cultural programs to help boost Central District’s business profile and transform the area into an entrepreneurial ecosystem of innovation, creativity and discovery. DCMTL is a division of The Experience Collective.
