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The Montreal International Jazz Festival has announced its free outdoor show lineup, and fittingly for the fest’s 40th edition, hometown acts are leading the charge.

Montreal artists Charlotte Cardin and Matt Holubowski headline the opening and closing free outdoor blowouts, respectively, while Australian singer Nick Murphy (formerly known by the stage name Chet Faker) holds down the mid-fest slot.

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Cardin has been on the verge of stardom since appearing on hit Quebec show La Voix in 2013. Sporting a powerful voice that recalls Amy Winehouse, the former model’s sassy, trip-hop-inspired EPs Big Boy and Mean Girl led to a deal with Atlantic Records in the U.S. in July 2017. Fans will get a taste of her forthcoming full-length debut album when she performs Thursday, June 27.

Another La Voix finalist, indie-folk singer-songwriter Holubowski performs July 6; while Murphy brings his moody anthems to the stage on July 2. All three shows are at 9:30 p.m. at Place des Festivals.