The band Angine de Poitrine swept the 2026 ADISQ Gala, winning eight of the prestigious Félix Awards during the various ceremonies. The Saguenay-based musicians were honoured Sunday as International Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Songwriters of the Year, and Breakthrough Artists of the Year. The song “Fabienk” won Song of the Year. At the First Gala and the Industry Gala—both broadcast on Wednesday—their album “Vol. II” also won the Félix Awards for Album of the Year in the “Rock” and “Critics’ Choice” categories, as well as for Arrangements of the Year. The Female Artist of the Year award went to Lou-Adriane Cassidy—an honour she also received last year. “Triste Animal” also earned her the awards for Performance of the Year and Best Album in the “Adult Contemporary” category. Les Louages received the Félix Award for Male Artist of the Year. “Alouette” was named Alternative Album of the Year, and “Je confirme ma présence” received the Video of the Year award, as well as the award for Best Album Production. Beatrice Deer received the Indigenous Artist of the Year award, and her album “Inuit Legend” won Best Album in an Indigenous Language at Wednesday’s ceremony. The Album of the Year awards in the “Popular Hit” and “Folk” categories went to JF Pauzé, former guitarist for Les Cowboys Fringants, for “Les amours de seconde main.” The evening, hosted by comedian Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais, also featured the presentation of the first Félix Reconnaissance Award to Diane Tell for her lifetime achievement. The evening featured musical performances by all the award recipients, as well as guest artists, including Charlotte Cardin and Richard Charlebois, who was accompanied by Louise Forestier. - This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Nov. 9, 2026
