At Speyfest 2009, Mauvais Sort join an elite group of musicians to have been invited back to Fochabers for a third time. From Quebec in Canada, this band combines raw talent, boundless enthusiasm and a real passion for traditional music that has made them a firm favourite with festival crowds. The high octane excitement of their live performances has thrilled audiences around the world.

Four talented musicians, Mauvais Sort (which translates as "evil curse") is a lively French Canadian band that gives traditional music its own personal twist, making it appealing to all ages. All songs are sung in French and tell the old stories of Quebec with the band's explosive contemporary take on the traditional music. Never known to leave a crowd standing still, they create an energetic atmosphere leaving you in a feel-good mood.