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Belle et Bum

Belle et Bum est une émission de télévision musicale québécoise diffusée sur Télé-Québec depuis le 20 septembre 2003.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Belle et Bum is a Quebec musical television program broadcast on Télé-Québec since September 20, 2003. Recorded in front of a live audience, the show features established artists and emerging talent in a format of performances and musical encounters. Normand Brathwaite is the main host, with co-hosts in recent seasons.

Concept

Belle et Bum is a musical variety show centered on live performances and meetings with artists. Its format emphasizes diversity of musical styles and a festive atmosphere in front of a live audience.

Diffusion

The program has been broadcast on Télé-Québec since 2003. Sources indicate a weekly broadcast on Saturday evenings and availability on repeat or on demand depending on the period.

Production and venue

The show was long recorded in front of a live audience at the Théâtre Le National in Montreal. After a period without an audience during the pandemic, the public returned for the end of the 20th season.

Cultural importance

Télé-Québec describes it as a flagship musical rendezvous, notably due to its longevity and its role in promoting Quebec arts and artists.

Key facts

  • The program has been broadcast since 2003 on Télé-Québec.
  • It is recorded in front of a live audience and was long filmed at the Théâtre Le National.
  • The concept brings together several musical styles and mixes emerging artists with established stars.
  • Normand Brathwaite is the main host; co-hosts have also been present in recent seasons.
  • Télé-Québec presents it as a flagship program and indicates it has passed the 22-season mark in 2025-2026.
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Canadian context

Émission québécoise diffusée en français sur Télé-Québec, elle fait partie du paysage télévisuel canadien francophone et soutient la visibilité des artistes québécois.

Frequently asked questions

When did Belle et Bum start?
The program started on September 20, 2003 on Télé-Québec.
Who hosts Belle et Bum?
Normand Brathwaite is the main host; co-hosts have also participated in certain recent seasons.
What is the format of the program?
It is a musical variety show with live performances, guest artists, and a live audience atmosphere.
On which channel is Belle et Bum broadcast?
Belle et Bum is broadcast on Télé-Québec.
Where was the program recorded?
It was long recorded at the Théâtre Le National in Montreal, in front of a live audience.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_et_Bum
    Supports: Date de début, nature de l’émission, diffusion sur Télé-Québec, enregistrement devant public, lieu historique de tournage.
  2. Télé-Québec — https://telequebec.tv/contenu/belle-et-bum
    Supports: Description officielle du concept, présence de Normand Brathwaite, format musical et disponibilité sur demande.
  3. Télé-Québec — https://presse.telequebec.tv/communiques/2299/belle-et-bum-une-emission-musicale-phare-depuis-22-ans-a-tele-quebec/
    Supports: Longévité de l’émission et statut d’émission phare.
  4. Qui Joue Qui — https://quijouequi.com/emissions/belle-et-bum
    Supports: Saisons récentes, horaires de diffusion, retour du public et présence de coanimatrices.
  5. TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/288349-show
    Supports: Première diffusion, pays d’origine, langue, durée et genre.