A documentary initiative preserving the city's musical legacy through interviews with artists, venue owners, studio operators, collectives, and beyond.
By recording firsthand accounts the project creates a public archive that captures Montreal's DIY ethos, cultural turning points, and hidden histories—from technical studio details to pivotal live shows.
These oral histories will be shared as Wikipedia-style articles, multimedia archives, and potential exhibitions, ensuring the stories behind the city's music scene remain accessible for future generations.
Your participation helps spotlight why these spaces mattered, how they adapted to challenges, and what they reveal about Montreal's creative identity.
J-Rob is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist, musician, and community organizer with over a decade of experience documenting and preserving cultural narratives.
As a former Executive Assistant at the Museum of Jewish Montreal and former President of Revive NCC, he has dedicated his career to safeguarding community histories and fostering cultural connection.
Through his event organizing work with MASON's Kitchen and 4 the Culture, J-Rob has created platforms for local artists while building networks within Montreal's diverse music scene.
Ready to share your story? Want to contribute to preserving Montreal's music history?
Contact J-Rob and the Music History Museum of Montreal to participate in this vital documentation project.
Email: j-rob@mhmmontreal.ca