Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival
The STFF is dedicated to the traditional fiddle and offers a showcase for artists from the Quebec and international trad scene, in the heart of the beautiful village of Sutton.
Over the years, the Festival has grown in popularity and has become a must-see summer event across the province —and even across the border— for lovers of traditional music.
Taking place over four days in the center of the village, in a unique mountain landscape, it attracts hundreds of families and festival-goers of all generations with its concerts, dance evenings, sessions, masterclasses as well as its children’s festival.
Recognized from its creation in 2014 for its ambitious and diverse program as well as its warm welcome, the STFF was ranked among the four largest traditional music festivals in Quebec by the newspaper Le Devoir, just two years after its opening.
Press Reviews
Ici, le violon est roi et il devient prétexte à une fête plurielle qui ouvre à un tintamarre, des jam-sessions, des contes pour enfants, de la danse familiale, une présentation d’instruments, des concerts matinaux, de grands concerts et même une chaise musicale […].
Yves Bernard, Le Devoir
Depuis 2014, l’événement gagne en popularité, et pas seulement chez les gens du coin. On vient de l’Ontario, des Maritimes et des États-Unis pour assister à la fête. Le public y va pour danser et entendre le talent d’artistes venus d’ici et d’ailleurs. Les musiciens s’y rendent pour les mêmes raisons, mais aussi pour jouer en bonne compagnie et participer à des ateliers de perfectionnement. Oui, le violon est à l’honneur dans ce festival, mais il est souvent accompagné par la guitare, le violoncelle, la contrebasse, l’accordéon, la harpe ou la flûte.
Isabel Authier, La Voix de l’Est
Musique et Traditions illimitées
The Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival is produced by Musique et Traditions illimitées (MTI), a non-profit organization founded in 2014.
MTI acts as a cultural mediation organization in the Brome-Missisquoi region through the organization of activities promoting traditional music: concerts, dance evenings, training workshops, masterclasses, sessions, animations, as well as an annual festival dedicated to trad fiddle in the village of Sutton.
The objectives of the organization, namely the promotion, dissemination and transmission of traditional music, are supported by many partners in the region and by its network of members.
Board of Directors (2024-2025)
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President
Marie Champoux
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Vice-president
Christian Mc Nicoll
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Secretary
Richard Lupien
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Treasurer
Olivier Massé
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Members
Jonathan Bélanger
Normand Goulet
Marie-Christine Lance
Nathalie Loiselle
2024 Team Members
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General and artistic director
Gilles Garand
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Production manager
Jonathan Bélanger
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Site and logistics manager
Normand Goulet
Main Partners
Fondation Boulanger-Bedard
Fondation Beaulieu-Saucier
Policies, Guidelines, and Code of Ethics
Musique et Traditions Illimitées has established codes, policies, and guidelines approved by its board of directors.
In addition to its code of ethics for board members and management, its human resources policy, and its social development and anti-harassment guidelines, the organization also has a sustainability policy and an equity, diversity, and inclusion policy.
Sustainability Policy
Musique et Traditions Illimitées is committed to integrating sustainable practices into all its activities. Beyond our organization’s mission, we consider it our duty to contribute positively to society and the environment while respecting the needs of future generations. This policy guides our actions and promotes social and environmental responsibility.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
Musique et Traditions Illimitées is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its activities. We believe that the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and identities strengthens our ability to achieve our mission.