Celine Dion at the Olympics? That would be “enormous,” says Genevieve Bourne

If Celine Dion returns to the stage at the Olympics, as is happening, host Genevieve Bourne will be in the front row, which promises to get people talking across the planet.

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“If she’s there and feels healthy enough and safe enough to do it, wow, that’s great. Imagine, you take a break from your life, and when you come back, you’re singing at the biggest event in the world, the Olympics,” said Chain Canada, a news reporter for the festival. says the female operator.

This isn’t the first time Celine Dion has sung at the Olympics — let’s remember her impact The power of dreams At the start of the Atlanta Games in 1996 – but in this context, “has a more emotional side.”

From Flugduart, the headquarters of Chain Canada, floating on the chain high above the Pont des Invalides, Genevieve Bourne can see the different delegations marching.

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“Those who attend will have incredible access to the festival,” says the spokesperson.

Do you think she’ll get a visit from Celine? “Look,” she replied with a smile, “it wasn’t planned, but she’s welcome.”

French music on display

During Chain Canada, a festival on the sidelines of the Olympics, featuring Quebec and Canadian artists including Robert Charlebois and Cour de Pirate, Genevieve Bourne plans to give a larger space to French-language musical content. DJ during the festivities.

“I’m going to play Quebecois and Canadian songs, and I’m going to play a lot of French-speaking songs, because I love the idea of ​​letting French and tourists hear the beautiful quality of our French-speaking songs in Quebec.”

He likes to play the classics of our music. He cites pieces by Charlebois, Jean Leloup, Pierre Lapointe, Ariane Moffat.

“Our French music is very innovative. It’s danceable, it’s melodic, it’s bold. There’s something to be proud of.

FouKi, Clay and Friends, Alexandra Stréliski, Émile Bilodeau and Opera Albertine on five levels are also part of programming.