Konflit for our new festival (Day 1)
March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm
Konflit
Since 2001, KONFLIT has produced six albums and performed over 300 shows across Canada. Known for its experimental approach and powerful theatrical stage presence, the band has established itself as a major force in Franco-Ontarian counterculture.
Over the years, KONFLIT has developed a unique artistic universe, collaborating with Franco-Ontarian poets such as Patrice Desbiens, Robert Dickson, and Daniel Aubin, integrating their texts into its musical approach. Their album Konflit dramatiK (2008), which won the Best Album award at the 2009 Gala Trille Or, left its mark on an entire generation and remains a staple of Franco-Ontarian music.
The group has performed on several major stages, including La Nuit sur l’étang, La Nuit émergente, the Festival franco-ontarien, Francofête en Acadie, and as the opening act for The Roots in Ottawa in front of more than 6,000 spectators. Still very active in Sudbury’s cultural community, KONFLIT will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its first album, Hors d’œuvre, with a show at Collège Boréal in 2026, and is also preparing a new album scheduled for release in 2027.
Luna Fox
Luna Fox is a young French pop artist and passionate songwriter who has been writing songs since childhood. The first artist in her family to compose and sing regularly, she draws inspiration from her observations, experiences, and those around her.
She participated in La Slague’s musical residency, where she perfected her singing, guitar playing, and French songwriting, while performing her creations on stage and benefiting from the mentorship of Dan Bédard.
Luna is also part of the band Le Bruit d’aujourd’hui, formed as part of the music composition program at Macdonald-Cartier High School. Along with Nicholas Coutu, Kiera Konowalchuk, Que Lehoux, and Karim Ady, she represented the next generation of Franco-Ontarian musicians at La Brunante 2026.
Today, Luna hopes to produce a bilingual album, go on tour, and share her music in schools and on stage to inspire young people, especially girls, to create and explore Francophone music.
For this Day 1 of the new festival at Studio Desjardins at La Place des Arts in Greater Sudbury, Luna Fox will be accompanied by a talented ensemble: Karim Ady (cajon/shaker), Sean Perras (percussion), Nicholas Coutu (acoustic guitar), Guy Coutu (electric guitar), Dick Van Raadshhooven (cello), Zachary Cleement (keyboards), and backing vocalists Gabrielle Chenard and Cassandra Smith.
Jonathan Okoua
Jonathan Okoua is a passionate and creative young artist who explores emotions and stories through music. Born in Congo, he discovered music at an early age, influenced in particular by gospel artist Lifoko du Ciel, and began singing and playing guitar in his family and religious circles. At the age of 19, he moved to Canada to pursue his musical project and broaden his artistic horizons.
Throughout his career, Jonathan has seized several opportunities for development. He participated in La Slague’s musical residency, where he worked on his Ponctuations project, combining vocals, guitar, and original compositions. Thanks to the kind support of his mentor Dan Bédard, he was able to deepen his musical production and discover a more professional side of the studio, while experimenting with his creations in front of an audience.
Jonathan seeks to create universal songs that allow audiences to connect with the emotions and experiences he shares. His goal is to produce an album and go on tour, while exploring other artistic avenues such as theater.
For this Day 1 of the new festival at Studio Desjardins at La Place des Arts in Greater Sudbury, Jonathan Okoua will be accompanied by Sean Perras (percussion), Myron Kozak and Cristina Masotti (violins), and Dick Van Raadshooven (cello).
Darlene Ya
Darlene Ya Raven has a voice infused with mulit-cultural styles garnered from many years of travel from music-rich places such as New Orleans, Ireland, Morocco and Chiapas.
Following her 6 solos albums (and 3 band albums) she has embarked on a new project – World Jam for the Joy – a project that will empower listeners to explore and celebrate their own voices. The strength of our voice depends on our thoughts and confidence supported by our vocal musculature.
Vocal play techniques help to strengthen the muscles while also stimulating the Vagus Nerve which supports all our internal organs.
The show will be an all-inclusive experience that will vibrate you into lower cortisol levels and higher joy. You are the choir.
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La Slague's Evolution
La Slague is a Francophone concert promotion agency in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Its history extends back to the 60’s and 70’s, when La Slague presented performers such as Félix Leclerc, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Cano, Renée Claude, Harmonium and Offenbach. La Slague went dormant for a time in the 1990s, but it roared back to life in 2006 as part of the Carrefour francophone’s programming. Today, La Slague has been officially awarded the title of best concert promoter in French Ontario!