By\u00a0\u00a0Cedric Gallant \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunatsiaq News Expect a youthful, Nunavik-focused lineup when the 28th edition of Aqpik Jam opens Tuesday in Kuujjuaq, organizers say. The free four-day music festival runs until Friday and will feature more than 20 groups and performers. \u201cWe have less bands from the south this year and more from Nunavik,\u201d technical director Liam Callaghan said, in an interview next to the stage set up at the Kuujjuaq Arena on Akianut Street, near Kativik Ilisarniliriniq. \u201cThis is a good, solid lineup of young, up-and-coming artists.\u201d Watching as the lighting grid was being hoisted to the ceiling, he added: \u201cWe always get a nice lighting setup.\u201d Usually, the equipment is flown north for the event, but Callaghan said, \u201cI am hoping that we can actually purchase… <\/p>\n
By\u00a0\u00a0Cedric Gallant \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunatsiaq News Expect a youthful, Nunavik-focused lineup when the 28th edition of Aqpik Jam opens Tuesday in Kuujjuaq, organizers say. The free four-day music festival runs until Friday and will feature more than 20 groups and performers. \u201cWe have less bands from the south this year and more from Nunavik,\u201d technical director Liam Callaghan said, in an interview next to the stage set up at the Kuujjuaq Arena on Akianut Street, near Kativik Ilisarniliriniq. \u201cThis is a good, solid lineup of young, up-and-coming artists.\u201d Watching as the lighting grid was being hoisted to the ceiling, he added: \u201cWe always get a nice lighting setup.\u201d Usually, the equipment is flown north for the event, but Callaghan said, \u201cI am hoping that we can actually purchase... <\/p>\n