Port-Aux-Poutines
Port-Aux-Poutines | |
|---|---|
| Origin | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Years active | Since 2022 |
| Members | Jenna Maloney Axel Belgarde |
Port-Aux-Poutines is a traditional music group based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It consists of Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde.
History
Port-Aux-Poutines was formed in July 2022 during the 46th Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, where musicians Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde decided to collaborate on a Franco-Newfoundland traditional music project.[1]
The duo released their self-titled debut album on June 7, 2023. The recording features a mix of original compositions, traditional Franco-Newfoundland songs, and Francophone interpretations of Newfoundland songs.[2] That same year, Port-Aux-Poutines won the first MusicNL Award for L’Artiste/Groupe Francophone de l'Année, a distinction created in 2023 to recognize the growing contribution of French-speaking artists in Newfoundland and Labrador.[3]
In 2024, the group performed on the main stage of the Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, confirming its presence among the most visible Francophone artists in the province.[4]
Port-Aux-Poutines then released their second full-length album, Oui B’y, on April 25, 2025. The project continues the exploration of traditional repertoires and contemporary creation, consolidating the celebration of Francophone culture in Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada.[5]
In the summer of 2025, the group expanded its international reach by performing at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in France, where it represented the Canadian Francophonie as part of the theme "Les Cousins d’Amérique".[6] During the same period, Port-Aux-Poutines performed at the televised National Acadian Day show, held in Charlottetown,[7] then at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's, strengthening its visibility on the pan-Canadian cultural scene.[8]
The song Chapeau (French pronunciation: [ʃapo] ⓘ) was also released in 2025 and was part of Manie Musicale.[9]
Discography
- Port-Aux-Poutines (2023)
- La Veille Du Réveillon EP (2023)
- Oui B'y (2025)
Awards and nominations
MusicNL Awards
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Artiste/Groupe Francophone de l'Année | Winners |
| Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Artiste/Groupe Francophone de l'Année | Winners |
| Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Artiste/Groupe Francophone de l'Année | Winners |
| Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| International Touring Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Music Educator of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2026 | Group of the Year | Nominated |
| International Touring Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Music Educator of the Year | Nominated |
Source:[14]
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Children's Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Les Éloizes
Source:[15]
| Year | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Découverte de l’année | "Port-Aux-Poutines" | Nominated |
ArtsNL Awards
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emerging Artist Award | Longlisted |
See also
References
- ↑ "Port-aux-Poutines, un nouveau duo francophone de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador | OHdio | Radio-Canada". OHdio Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Nouveau souffle musical en 2024". Francopresse (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Les prix Music NL se dotent d'une nouvelle catégorie francophone". Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "NL Folk Festival 2024 : la francophonie bien représentée au plus grand festival de musique folk de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador". Francité (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Tucker, Jessica (2025-04-21). "Oui B'y: Deuxième album de Port-Aux-Poutines". Le Gaboteur (in French). Vol. 41, no. 14.
- ↑ "« Des gens de partout unis sous le même toit » : le groupe canadien Port-aux-poutines séduit par le Festival Interceltique". Le Télégramme (in French). 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Initiative de journalisme local. "Le grand spectacle télévisé du 15 août aura lieu à Charlottetown". Acadie Nouvelle (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "Closing ceremonies officially wrap-up 2025 Canada Games | The Muse". The Muse. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ "2026 Bracket & Playlists". Manie Musicale. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
- ↑ "Nico Paulo leads the way with 3 MusicNL award wins". CBC News. 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Port-aux-Poutines sacré groupe francophone de l'année aux prix Music NL". Zone Arts-ICI.Radio-Canada.ca (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Abby Cole. "Kelly McMichael wins Album of the Year, at the 2025 MusicNL awards". CBC News. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Ashley Fitzpatrick (30 July 2026). "Port-Aux-Poutines, Rachel Cousins lead 2026 MusicNL Award nominations". CBC News. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Goldie Boutilier Leads List of Nominees For 2026 East Coast Music Awards: Full List". Billboard Canada. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ↑ Jean-François Boisvert. "Les finalistes de la Soirée des Éloizes 2026 dévoilés". Acadie Nouvelle (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-01.