Photo: Madeleine PlamondonPiknic Électronik – All summer long at Parc Jean-Drapeau LiveEvents July 12, 2021 1139 PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK IS BACK! Piknic Électronik is thrilled to return to the great outdoors this summer, for its 18th edition! After a year of « Piknic At Home », away from the dance floor, Piknic Électronik is more than ready to welcome the public back to Parc Jean-Drapeau as it once again buzzes to the sound of brand new electronic music. Simultaneously, Piknic Électronik is incredibly happy to announce the release of its first vinyl record, Planète Piknic Vol.01. Produced and released in collaboration with Courage!, this project will feature 7 tracks by Montreal artists, to shine a light on the scene’s up and coming talent. Piknic Électronik has returned to île Sainte-Hélène and invites music-lovers to party on Saturdays and Sundays, for its flagship series of more than 20 events, a cornerstone of Montreal summers, all while respecting Public Health orders. For this special edition, Piknic Électronik will welcome twice a day, on different stages, a limited number of spectators once in the afternoon from 1pm to 5pm and once in the evening from 6pm to 10pm. Tickets will be sold by pair with designated spots in order to ensure physical distancing. Wearing a face-mask will be mandatory on-site, except once arrived at your designated area. Tickets for upcoming events will be on-sale gradually in the next weeks. Spotlight on the absolute best of the local scene This season’s soundtrack will once again honor major names and young emerging talents that Piknic Électronik has continued to feature for the last 18 years. In July, let’s support the local scene! New artists in the spotlight with Planète Piknic! What’s more, to mark the end of summer, Piknic Électronik will release the first edition of Planète Piknic, produced and released in collaboration with Courage!, Multicolore’s partner dedicated to artist management, music distribution and event production. Available via physical record shops, online storefronts and through online music platforms, this vinyl release includes 7 tracks created by up-and-coming Montreal artists, all of whom will feature on Piknic Électronik’s line up this summer. Pre-order online now at: orcd.co/planetepiknic To find out more information and to purchase your tickets visit: www.piknicelectronik.com