Lou-Adriane Cassidy Dominates 47e Gala de l’ADISQ 2025: A Night of Triumphs and Unforgettable Glamour
The 47th Gala de l’ADISQ, held on November 9, 2025, transcended a mere awards ceremony to become a monumental celebration of Québec music, headlined by a truly historic sweep. From the moment the first star stepped onto the red carpet to the final, emotional acceptance speech, the night was defined by both artistic recognition and stunning visual displays. This year’s gala was unequivocally dominated by one name: Lou-Adriane Cassidy, who cemented her place as a generational talent with an unprecedented haul of Félix awards.
Lou-Adriane Cassidy: The Queen of the 47th ADISQ Gala
The narrative of the 2025 ADISQ Gala will forever be marked by the complete and utter domination of Lou-Adriane Cassidy. Her artistry, recognized across multiple major categories, resulted in a career-defining night that has rarely been paralleled in the history of the awards.
Cassidy’s triumph was not just about quantity, but the calibre of the categories she conquered. Her critically acclaimed album was the gravitational center of the evening, capturing the coveted awards for Album of the Year – Critic’s Choice, Album of the Year – Alternative, and the equally prestigious Author or Composer of the Year. Her performance throughout the year was also recognized as she walked away with the Félix for Female Artist of the Year. This four-award sweep in the major categories demonstrated a consensus among both industry professionals and the public: Cassidy is the voice of the moment. Her humble yet powerful presence on stage throughout the night underscored her authentic connection to her audience and peers.
Red Carpet Retrospective: Flawless Looks and Enduring Glamour
The ADISQ red carpet is always a showcase for Canadian fashion and beauty trends, and 2025 was no exception. Artists, nominees, and presenters arrived exuding confidence, and achieving that flawless, camera-ready finish requires meticulous preparation. Under the intense stage lights and relentless camera flashes, makeup needs to perform, endure, and illuminate.
The key to a high-impact, long-lasting look begins with skin preparation and a flawless base. Many looks favoured a radiant, yet controlled, luminosity. This kind of lasting glow starts with a hydrating and firming body routine. Before slipping into designer gowns, a full-body application of a deeply nourishing product like the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Body Cream ensures the skin on the arms and décolletage catches the light beautifully.
For the face, achieving that durable red carpet canvas often starts with a gripping base, which helps everything that follows adhere perfectly, like the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, which also provides a skincare boost. This is often followed by a foundation that offers coverage without weight, such as the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation, providing a perfect, seamless canvas that resists the high temperatures of the venue.
Complexion perfection continues with strategic concealing and setting. For targeted areas, artists rely on high-coverage, blendable formulas like the Hourglass® Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer. But the secret to avoiding flash reflection and creasing—critical for photos—lies in expert setting. Powders are essential for locking in the base, particularly high-traffic areas like the T-zone. The Hourglass® Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder or the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder are frequently selected by professionals for their blurring and weightless finish.
To bring life and dimension back to the face after setting, subtle pops of colour are vital. A trend seen frequently was the use of cream or liquid blush for a natural flush that looks like it’s blooming from within. The NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush provides a luminous wash of colour that contrasts beautifully with the matte base, giving a dynamic, lit-from-within effect. For those who wanted an extra touch of radiance, a discreet liquid luminizer, like the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer, was applied to the high points of the face, ensuring a subtle, elegant glow rather than an overt shimmer.
Finally, the lips and eyes demanded attention. Lips were largely hydrated and plumped, with many stars opting for the subtle sheen of a plumping oil or gloss. A perfect prep routine might include applying the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX – Berry the night before, and finishing the final look with a glossy, voluminous product like the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss for a show-stopping pout that withstands hours of performance and interviews. For defining the eyes, waterproof precision is non-negotiable, making the NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner a reliable choice for achieving sharp, dramatic lines that won’t smudge. An extra layer of skin health and bounce is ensured by incorporating products like the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum – Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 into the routine for deep hydration.
The Premier Gala and Industry Triumphs
While the November 9th broadcast focused on the major, televised awards, the earlier ceremonies—the Gala de l’Industrie and the Premier Gala de l’ADISQ, held on November 5th—set the stage for the week of celebration. These initial awards recognize the critical roles of production, arrangement, sound engineering, and specialized categories that form the backbone of the industry.
Significant wins included the recognition of Album of the Year – Instrumental and Album of the Year – Jazz, which celebrated the breadth and technical skill of Québec’s musicianship. These earlier wins often hint at the creative forces driving the mainstream, honouring the technical mastery that supports the public-facing stars. Recognizing the essential, often unsung, heroes of the Québec music scene in categories like Concert of the Year – Anglophone and Video of the Year provides a holistic view of the industry’s health and innovation.
The Major Category Winners: Beyond the Sweep
Despite Lou-Adriane Cassidy’s undeniable dominance, the night was rich with other significant victories, celebrating a diverse array of artists who have defined the year in francophone music.
The award for Group or Duo of the Year was hotly contested and provided one of the evening’s most celebratory moments, recognizing the power of collaboration and shared vision. Similarly, the presentation of Song of the Year, voted on by the public, always carries immense weight. This award highlights the single track that resonated most profoundly with listeners, often becoming the soundtrack to the past year for millions of Quebeckers. The winning track was an undeniable earworm, signifying the public’s taste for emotionally resonant and catchy songwriting.
The legacy award, the Félix Hommage (Lifetime Achievement Award), provided a moving interlude, celebrating a figure whose career has shaped the industry over decades. The recipient, whose name was met with a standing ovation, delivered a poignant speech reflecting on the evolution of Québec music, emphasizing the enduring importance of community, innovation, and passion—a powerful reminder of the deep roots of the industry.
Memorable Moments and Final Reflections
The 47th ADISQ Gala was visually spectacular, featuring innovative stage design and lighting that elevated every performance. The host, known for their sharp wit and affection for the industry, managed to keep the energy high and the transitions smooth, weaving together humour and genuine respect for the nominees.
The emotional high point of the night, outside of Cassidy’s multiple wins, was a collaborative performance piece that fused traditional Québec sounds with modern electronic elements. It was a bold statement about the future of the province’s music, showing an industry unafraid to evolve while respecting its heritage.
In conclusion, the 47th Gala de l’ADISQ was a resounding success. While Lou-Adriane Cassidy achieved a historic career milestone, the event as a whole celebrated the extraordinary depth and diversity of the Québec music scene. The commitment to artistry, the quality of the technical execution, and the enduring glamour of the red carpet, supported by rigorous beauty standards that call for products like the rhode Glazing Milk for a perfected skin finish, confirmed that the ADISQ Gala remains the definitive event on the Canadian cultural calendar.