19th GAMIQ Winners : the french canadian underground music awards
For the first time, the 19th Gala Alternatif de la Musique Indépendante du Québec (GAMIQ) was hosted at Foufounes Électriques. The night blended poetry, tributes, and powerful musical performances. This year’s event was dedicated to Lucien Francœur, Jean-Sébastien Larouche, and Sylvain Binette, icons of Quebec’s music scene who passed away this year.
Aut’chose opened the evening with its final performance. Vocalists Johnny Maldoror, Rox Arcand, and Charles Laplante took on Lucien Francœur’s legacy. The crowd was captivated by this symbolic tribute. Other notable moments included a rare appearance by Deja Voodoo’s Gerard van Herk, joined by Bloodshot Bill, to honor their influence on the 1980s alternative scene.
P’tit Belliveau triumphed, winning Artiste de l’année and Album Hors-Québec. The evening also crowned DVTR as a surprise standout with three Luciens, solidifying their status. Other winners included Kaya Hoax (Espoir 2025), and Population II (Album Rock de l’année).
Performances ranged from experimental drone metal by thisquietarmy to electrifying punk by Ghun Twei, delivering energy and emotion. Sandra Contour teased her upcoming single, La Folle aux Chats de Baie-St-Pouèl, while France D’Amour recited poetry from Plume Latraverse.
Benoit Poirier shone as the evening’s host, ensuring a seamless and festive atmosphere. The GAMIQ concluded on a high note, celebrating the creativity of Quebec and Canadian musicians.
Artist of the year – P’tit Belliveau
Revelation of the year – DVTR
Hope 2025 – Kaya Hoax
Tribute – Deja Voodoo
Simple of the year – Aire de Plastique – Bon Enfant
Rock Album of the Year – Population II – Électrons libres du québec
Folk – Arielle Soucy – Il n’y a rien que je ne suis pas
Indie-Pop – comment debord – monde autour
Indie-Rock – Malaimé Soleil – Tempête
EP Rock – Population II – Serpent-Échelle
EP Folk – Maude Audet – Chansons pour toi
EP Indie-Pop – Zea Calla – Le monde brûle, mais moi aussi
EP Indie-Rock – pataugeoire – chansons de piscine vol.1
Album/EP Hip Hop – Calamine – Décroissance personnelle
Album/EP Soul R’n’B – Hawa B – Sadder but better
Album/EP Electro – Anachnid – Freak of nature
Album/EP Post-Punk/Post-Rock- Yocto – Zepta Supernova
Album/EP Experimental – Melissa Fortin – Prismacolore
Album/EP Metal – Ghun Twei – Glencorruption
Album/EP Punk – DVTR – Bonjour
Album/EP Mondo – Boogat – Del Horizonte
Album/EP Jazz – Carl Mayotte – Carnaval
Album/EP Musique Classique – Lydia Clapperton – Lumière dans la forêt
Album/EP Country de l’année – Alex Burger – Ça s’invente pas
Album/EP Trad – Les Rats d’swompe – Pause Gorgée – Vol.1
Album/EP Hors-Québec – P’tit Belliveau – P’tit Belliveau
Pro Music Video of the Year – Alex Burger – Allés-Retours
Animation Music Video of the Year – DVTR – Les flics sont des sacs à merde.
Budget of the Year Music Video – Rouge Pompier – Vendredi
Self-Production (DIY) Music Video of the Year – Calamine – Backlash
Festival of the year – Music 4 Cancer
Media of the year – Le Bad Crew
Podcast/Radio Show of the Year – La Paire d’Écouteurs
Performance Hall of the Year – Café du Clocher
Community Organization or Initiative of the Year– Gueuleuses
Services to artists – Doze
Media Relations – Larissa Relations Médias
Record Label of the Year – Bravo Musique.
