Young people between the ages of 10 and 14 are walking around in BIG BANG colours. You’ll see them everywhere: at the welcome desk, mingling with the artists, or having a blast testing ALL the sound stations at the festival. We’re talking BIG fans!
Sara is a star! She loves acting, singing and dancing. She is always ready to put on a show. She loves all kinds of music, especially songs she can sing along to.
Roy is a witty and ambitious kid whose confidence rises like the cinnamon rolls he bakes. Roy enjoys solving Rubik's cubes as much as he likes to be on the basketball court. Though his sister would say otherwise, he considers himself a great brother.
Marek loves to beat his grandfather at chess, beat his sister at Rubik's cube and beat Ganon in Zelda. He loves to read Warrior Cats and just listens to artists that start with B, like Billie Eilish, Billy Talent and the Beatles. Marek plays baseball in the summer, is in a choir and plays the violin.
Who is Malika Mehra? Everyone wants to know! She is a master baker in training, a soon to be chef, and crafter without match. However, what she is best known for is getting along with everyone and making new friends often.
PS: she also loves all things ‘pig’...just take a peek at her socks!
Maëlle is a real chatterbox: energetic, motivated, extroverted, blah, blah, blah! She loves all musical genres and has been playing the piano for 4 years. Her favorite pastimes are listening to music, cooking, reading and drawing.
Lorelei loves to be dramatic! She has fun creating art and she is always happy to help everyone. She detains the incredible record of having hula hooped for 1 hour!
Koceila loves listening to music from all over the world. He is an avid fan of history, geography and languages. He likes all kinds of challenges, is curious, and loves sports, particularly soccer.
Hollyn loves to dance, and practices ballet and Scottish highland dance. She often has fun creating art with her favorite colors, turquoise and purple. More than anything, she loves to have fun!
Frederic is originally from England, and moved to the Gatineau-Ottawa region 3 years ago. He loves to eat, stay alive, play Minecraft, and read books. His favorite books are The Letter for the King, the Asterix series, and Vous ne savez pas ce que vous avalez. He loves to spend his time exploring new places and trying new foods. In 10 years time, he hopes to continue to enjoy eating and exploring the world. He is an avid Minecraft player and enjoys the challenge of creating new worlds and structures.
Chris has played the piano since he was five and he also plays guitar and alto saxophone in his spare time! He has sung vocals since he was eight, which has earned him many vocal/music theatre competition awards. Chris enjoys listening to pop or classical music, and sometimes folk and opera.
Listening habits: Yes, I listen to the radio all the time, both at home and in the car. At home, my favourite station is CBC Radio 1, which keeps us informed on the news of the day. But in the car, my favourites are KISS 105.3 or Move 100.3. I listen to a lot of music, especially on Spotify, either when I’m reading (classical music) or when I’m playing board games with my friends and family (pop music and Latin pop). In short, music is part of my daily life. However, I don’t listen to that many podcasts.
Musical personality: I listen to CBC Radio 1 a lot; I grew up listening to it. As for music, most often I listen to pop, Latin pop and classical. I listen to KISS 105.3, Move 100.3, Jump 106.9, WOW 91.7, HOT 89.9, Boom 99.7, and a lot more.
Listening habits: I often listen to music or the radio while I’m getting ready for school in the morning. I also listen to music, the radio or a podcast when I’m walking by myself.
Musical personality: I like listening to Radio-Canada shows like “Les Matins d’ici,” and currently I’m also listening to François Bellefeuille’s podcast on ecology. In terms of music, I prefer pop, metal, and I love medieval instrumental music.
Listening habits: I grew up listening to Word Wars with my family. I love hearing songs that I've never heard before. I also love to listen to music on my cd player and phone.
Favorite music genre: Some of my favorite artists include The Chicks, Queen, Taylor Swift and Elton John. I listen to music when I walk to school, when I'm doing my homework, or when I'm painting. I guess you could say that my favorite genres are pop, country/bluegrass, pop rock and a little bit of classic rock (only Elton John!).
Listening habits : I listen to music on the radio in the car bit sometimes they have interesting interviews with people on their Channel. My favorites are: New Hot 89,9 and Jump 106,9. And I listen to a podcast about comics.
Favorite music genre: Rap and hip hop music mostly
Listening habits: I listen to the radio in my dad's car, but do not have one in my house. I listen to podcasts in my dad's car too and listen to music basically only when I want to learn the lyrics to the song or when I just really like that song.
Musical personality: I like to listen to pop and rap music. I like songs by Coleman Hell, the Jonas Brothers and I like (you might not know this) the Mandalorian Theme Song. A segment that I also really like is (again might not know this) Thousand dollars a minute.
Other sound characteristics: When I play games on my tablet, I don't turn on the volume because it distracts me. When I watch television shows, I generally listen with the volume on but sometimes when there are other people in the room I either turn the TV volume really low or mute it and just watch the subtitles.
Listening Habits: I really enjoy listening to the radio. I usually listen to it in the car. After that, I like radio shows that have interesting facts that can appeal to people between the ages of 10 and 50.
Musical Personality: I especially like pop and a cappella music. Also, I like to listen to music with lyrics that are easy to learn and music that is fun to dance to.
Other sound characteristics: I have been playing the ukulele for four years now. This instrument inspires me because I find that there is a wide variety of songs that I can play that are easy to learn.
Listening habits: I listen to the radio in my dad's car, but do not have one in my house. I listen to podcasts in my dad's car too and listen to music basically only when I want to learn the lyrics to the song or when I just really like that song.
Musical personality: I like to listen to pop and rap music. I like songs by Coleman Hell, the Jonas Brothers and I like (you might not know this) the Mandalorian Theme Song. A segment that I also really like is (again might not know this) Thousand dollars a minute.
Other sound characteristics: When I play games on my tablet, I don't turn on the volume because it distracts me. When I watch television shows, I generally listen with the volume on but sometimes when there are other people in the room I either turn the TV volume really low or mute it and just watch the subtitles.
Listening Habits: I listen to the radio when I'm travelling by car. When I'm at home, I listen to a variety of podcasts and music while I stretch, workout, and do chores.
Musical personality: For music, I like a wide range of songs. K-pop being my most played, with artists that include BTS and Stray Kids, followed by an R&B artist, Frank Ocean. I also enjoy listening to jazz music for my alto saxophone lessons.
Other sound characteristics: I started playing piano since I was 5, and I have the RCM Grade 8 piano certificate. In 2018, I picked up the alto sax at my school. Since then, it has become my main instrument and I have played in various bands such as concert and jazz bands at Longfields Secondary School and at the OCDSB All-Star Jazz Band.
Listening habits: I don't listen to the radio much, I'm more likely to listen to the playlists I make on Spotify. I used to like the 96.5 FM channel that played rock classics, until the station changed the programming.
Musical personality: I like classic rock from the 60s and 70s. The bands of that era were very creative and had all kinds of special effects, like the Beatles with their song Revolution 9. It's almost entirely made up of sounds and distortions that transform what could have been a fairly mundane song into one of the most original in their catalog.
Other sound characteristics: Recently I have started to get into old comedy radio shows like the Goon show in England. That's how I discovered the soundman's job. These are people who manage to reproduce door creaks, falls, sword fights, etc. with quite ordinary objects.
Listening Habits: I listen to the radio every morning. Mainly Radio Canada, or CBC radio if I'm with my English-speaking father. I also listen to music on my iPad while I do my homework. Music helps me concentrate and makes my tasks more fun!
Musical personality: I like all kinds of music, especially pop music. Most of the songs I listen to are from the 90s or 2000s. I also like older songs such as La bohème and La vie en rose by Edith Piaf and Mon mec à moi by Patricia Kaas.
Other sound characteristics: My family is very musical. My brother plays guitar and I play the piano. My father once played in a band with my uncle, so I'm very used to hearing melodies at home!
Listening habits: I often listen to music or the radio while I’m getting ready for school in the morning. I also listen to music, the radio or a podcast when I’m walking by myself.
Musical personality: I like listening to Radio-Canada shows like “Les Matins d’ici,” and currently I’m also listening to François Bellefeuille’s podcast on ecology. In terms of music, I prefer pop, metal, and I love medieval instrumental music.
Listening Habits: I really enjoy listening to the radio. I usually listen to it in the car. After that, I like radio shows that have interesting facts that can appeal to people between the ages of 10 and 50.
Musical Personality: I especially like pop and a cappella music. Also, I like to listen to music with lyrics that are easy to learn and music that is fun to dance to.
Other sound characteristics: I have been playing the ukulele for four years now. This instrument inspires me because I find that there is a wide variety of songs that I can play that are easy to learn.
With her amazing team spirit, it’s no surprise that Madeline is a member of her school’s improv club. Working with such a dynamic girl is a dream come true.
Vincent adores the spotlight, and a jury noticed that right away at a national competition where he appeared in a commercial he’d created from scratch. What’s more, he can really sing and play guitar!
Quinn is already an ambassador … for the Scouts! He’s interested in a ton of things, including winter camping. With BIG BANG, he adds yet another activity to his long list.
Listening habits: I listen to the radio in my dad's car, but do not have one in my house. I listen to podcasts in my dad's car too and listen to music basically only when I want to learn the lyrics to the song or when I just really like that song.
Musical personality: I like to listen to pop and rap music. I like songs by Coleman Hell, the Jonas Brothers and I like (you might not know this) the Mandalorian Theme Song. A segment that I also really like is (again might not know this) Thousand dollars a minute.
Other sound characteristics: When I play games on my tablet, I don't turn on the volume because it distracts me. When I watch television shows, I generally listen with the volume on but sometimes when there are other people in the room I either turn the TV volume really low or mute it and just watch the subtitles.
Listening Habits: I listen to the radio when I'm travelling by car. When I'm at home, I listen to a variety of podcasts and music while I stretch, workout, and do chores.
Musical personality: For music, I like a wide range of songs. K-pop being my most played, with artists that include BTS and Stray Kids, followed by an R&B artist, Frank Ocean. I also enjoy listening to jazz music for my alto saxophone lessons.
Other sound characteristics: I started playing piano since I was 5, and I have the RCM Grade 8 piano certificate. In 2018, I picked up the alto sax at my school. Since then, it has become my main instrument and I have played in various bands such as concert and jazz bands at Longfields Secondary School and at the OCDSB All-Star Jazz Band.
The first thing you notice about Aliana is the sparkle in their eyes. Their passions? Acting and music! Did you know Aliana can play five instruments, including piano, violin, flute, guitar, and the trumpet?
Nickolas eats, sleeps and breathes music. He’s a big fan. What we don’t know yet is what genre he prefers—classical, pop or jazz? He’s an optimist who enjoys a challenge.
Xavier is lively and dynamic! His instrument of choice is the piano, which he loves for the beauty of the notes and the harmonies. If only he had four hands! He says he is generous, honest and always has a smile on his face.
Emma has a permanent twinkle in her eye. She shares her free time between musical theater and competitive dance. Emma says she is positive, sociable and dynamic.
Duncan is the embodiment of cool. He plays the trumpet with the Nepean All City Jazz Lab Band as well as percussion and trumpet with various ensembles at De La Salle. He describes himself as friendly, thoughtful and someone who has a sense of initiative.
Mila is all smiles. She loves challenges and is always ready to learn! She even began learning to play the double bass at school. That's impressive! Mila says she is creative and motivated.
Léonard has many strings on his bow! Just imagine, he plays drums in a rock band! We can’t wait for the chance to see him in concert. He describes himself as witty, joyful and dedicated.
Gabriel is a true adventurer at heart! He is quick-witted and resourceful - personality traits most people can only dream of. He describes himself as responsible, energetic and entertaining.
Listening habits: I don't listen to the radio much, I'm more likely to listen to the playlists I make on Spotify. I used to like the 96.5 FM channel that played rock classics, until the station changed the programming.
Musical personality: I like classic rock from the 60s and 70s. The bands of that era were very creative and had all kinds of special effects, like the Beatles with their song Revolution 9. It's almost entirely made up of sounds and distortions that transform what could have been a fairly mundane song into one of the most original in their catalog.
Other sound characteristics: Recently I have started to get into old comedy radio shows like the Goon show in England. That's how I discovered the soundman's job. These are people who manage to reproduce door creaks, falls, sword fights, etc. with quite ordinary objects.
Jane has a fiery side! She’s surprisingly at ease in front of a crowd. Perhaps it’s because she’s practiced dance since the age of three? She considers herself to be curious, passionate and determined.
Listening Habits: I listen to the radio every morning. Mainly Radio Canada, or CBC radio if I'm with my English-speaking father. I also listen to music on my iPad while I do my homework. Music helps me concentrate and makes my tasks more fun!
Musical personality: I like all kinds of music, especially pop music. Most of the songs I listen to are from the 90s or 2000s. I also like older songs such as La bohème and La vie en rose by Edith Piaf and Mon mec à moi by Patricia Kaas.
Other sound characteristics: My family is very musical. My brother plays guitar and I play the piano. My father once played in a band with my uncle, so I'm very used to hearing melodies at home!
Abby could be the heroine of a novel for young readers. She’s oh so clever, she seems to have a solution for everything. She’s always keen to participate in science experiments at school. She describes herself as confident and active.
