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L'Inconditionnel (Montréal)

Organisation à but non lucratif à Montréal, offrant un espace sobre et convivial pour les personnes en rétablissement de l’alcoolisme et de la toxicomanie — tout en accueillant le grand public — combinant loisirs, café-rencontre et une scène de spectacles underground.

1. Mission & vocation

L’Accueil Inconditionnel offrait un espace sobre, accueillant et sans alcool ni drogues pour les personnes en rétablissement (alcoolisme, toxicomanie) tout en étant ouvert à toute personne pratiquant l’abstinence. [1] L’objectif : fournir un lieu de partage, de loisirs et de socialisation — rare en dehors des réunions de soutien — avec atmosphère sereine, café/sodas, billard, jeux de société et espace scène. [1]

2. Histoire & localisation

En octobre 1995, le directeur Gilles Charette, avec l’aide d’Inga Irwin, investit ses économies pour ouvrir un local rue Gilford à Montréal pour ce projet de rétablissement. [1]

En juin 1996, l’Accueil déménagea au 4584 avenue Papineau à Montréal. [1]

En juillet 1998, l’entité est incorporée comme organisme à but non lucratif; en janvier 2001, elle obtient le statut d’organisme de bienfaisance. [1]

3. Activités & usages

Le lieu proposait notamment :

  • Café, jus, sodas et amuse-gueules dans une partie « avant » conviviale.
  • Tables de billard, jeux d’échecs, jeux de cartes et de société.
  • Une scène aménagée à l’arrière avec instruments, micros et matériel pour spectacles, gérée par Gilles Charette avec le soutien d’Inga Irwin. [1]
  • Usage gratuit ou à tarif réduit par des fraternités de soutien et groupes de rétablissement. [1]

4. Scène musicale & spectacles

Bien que l’objectif principal fût le soutien et la communauté, l’Accueil Inconditionnel a hébergé une **scène underground** où se produisirent des groupes hardcore, métal et emo tels que Converge, Bane, Saves The Day, entre autres. [1]

5. Héritage culturel

L’Accueil Inconditionnel est un exemple rare de lieu hybride à Montréal : un organisme de soutien social et un lieu de spectacles de la scène alternative. Il témoigne de la façon dont des espaces communautaires peuvent se transformer en terrains culturels informels, tout en servant un but social. [1]

6. Notes & sources

  1. « CAFÉ L’INCONDITIONNEL », Montreal Concert Poster Archive. montrealconcertposterarchive.com/cafe-linconditionnel/ — Page consultée 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
2010
GUNS UP BORN LOW PLUS MINUS LOOK BEYOND
GUNS UP BORN LOW PLUS MINUS LOOK BEYOND

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

2006
THE VIDEO DEAD OUT OF HAND GET BY THE VILLAINS SUBSISTANCE SOCIAL REVOLVER TOMAHAWK CARRIERS WHEN I FALL
THE VIDEO DEAD OUT OF HAND GET BY THE VILLAINS SUBSISTANCE SOCIAL REVOLVER TOMAHAWK CARRIERS WHEN I FALL

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

FINAL WORD IRON AGE FIVE SEVEN I REFUSE MELTDOWN
FINAL WORD IRON AGE FIVE SEVEN I REFUSE MELTDOWN

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

100 DEMONS RINGWORM BLACKLISTED LIVING HELL DIE HARD 2
100 DEMONS RINGWORM BLACKLISTED LIVING HELL DIE HARD 2

Source: Serge Beaudoin

DEATH THREAT DEATH BEFORE DISHONOUR SHIPWRECK PAY THE PRICE HAMMER BROS REALITY CHECK
DEATH THREAT DEATH BEFORE DISHONOUR SHIPWRECK PAY THE PRICE HAMMER BROS REALITY CHECK

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

2005
DEAD STOP SET TO EXPLODE RADICAL ATTACK JAWS OF LIFE
DEAD STOP SET TO EXPLODE RADICAL ATTACK JAWS OF LIFE

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS THE WRONG SIDE FINAL WORDS GUNS UP LION OF JUDAH
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS THE WRONG SIDE FINAL WORDS GUNS UP LION OF JUDAH

Source: à déterminer

SHATTERED REALM HOLLOW GROUND BRING IT BACK
SHATTERED REALM HOLLOW GROUND BRING IT BACK

Collection: Alexandre St-Jean

RIGHTEOUS JAMS SAY GOODBYE IRON BOOTS THE WISH LIST RAMPAGE
RIGHTEOUS JAMS SAY GOODBYE IRON BOOTS THE WISH LIST RAMPAGE

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

MENTAL JUSTICE WALK ASIDE RADICAL ATTACK AS THEY FALL
MENTAL JUSTICE WALK ASIDE RADICAL ATTACK AS THEY FALL

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

LIGHTS OUT LION OF JUDAH IRON AGE
LIGHTS OUT LION OF JUDAH IRON AGE

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

100 DEMONS DONNYBROOK THE WARRIORS THE VICE
100 DEMONS DONNYBROOK THE WARRIORS THE VICE

Source: à déterminer

SLUMLORDS FINAL WORD FIGHTING CHANCE FATE 2 HATE
SLUMLORDS FINAL WORD FIGHTING CHANCE FATE 2 HATE

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

THE PROMISE VERSE FOX ON THE RUN PAY THE PRICE
THE PROMISE VERSE FOX ON THE RUN PAY THE PRICE

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

THINK I CARE BONES BRIGADE MIND ERASER RIFF RAFF
THINK I CARE BONES BRIGADE MIND ERASER RIFF RAFF

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

CAMILLA RHODES SHAOLIN PABLO MUERTE STAND AS ONE TOMAHAWKS CARRIERS FOR EACH NEW MISERY
CAMILLA RHODES SHAOLIN PABLO MUERTE STAND AS ONE TOMAHAWKS CARRIERS FOR EACH NEW MISERY

Source: à déterminer

2004
HOPELESS NATION THE LOHDE PROJECT MAYHEM SOMETIMES FRIENDS FIGHT IN DENIAL
HOPELESS NATION THE LOHDE PROJECT MAYHEM SOMETIMES FRIENDS FIGHT IN DENIAL

Source: Jeanski Rawlove

Lieu: Inconditionnel

DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN THE LOCUST YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS HOPESFALL HEY MERCEDES BEAR VS SHARK MY MISERY POISON THE WELL EVERY TIME I DIE THIS DAY FORWARD SOILWORK CHIMAIRA STRETCH ARMSTRONG WITH HONOR HASTE
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN THE LOCUST YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS HOPESFALL HEY MERCEDES BEAR VS SHARK MY MISERY POISON THE WELL EVERY TIME I DIE THIS DAY FORWARD SOILWORK CHIMAIRA STRETCH ARMSTRONG WITH HONOR HASTE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

2003
MODERN LIFE IS WAR A PERFECT MURDER FINAL WORD
MODERN LIFE IS WAR A PERFECT MURDER FINAL WORD

Collection: Marc Olivier Champagne Thomas

2002
THIS DAY FORWARD TAKEN CODESEVEN HOPESFALL GLASSEATER TRIAL BY FIRE ORANGE ISLAND CONVERGE THROWDOWN MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SWORN ENEMY BLEEDING THROUGH 7 ANGELS 7 PLAGUES KILLING TREE CHAMPION SWORN IN STAY GOLD
THIS DAY FORWARD TAKEN CODESEVEN HOPESFALL GLASSEATER TRIAL BY FIRE ORANGE ISLAND CONVERGE THROWDOWN MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SWORN ENEMY BLEEDING THROUGH 7 ANGELS 7 PLAGUES KILLING TREE CHAMPION SWORN IN STAY GOLD

Source: Marc Beauchamp

CUT THE SHIT THE RITES COMMANDO WALK ASIDE
CUT THE SHIT THE RITES COMMANDO WALK ASIDE

Collectionneur: Alexandre St-Jean

UNEARTH NORA EVERY TIME I DIE RISE OVER RUN
UNEARTH NORA EVERY TIME I DIE RISE OVER RUN

Collection: Marc Olivier Champagne Thomas

2001
PIEBALD SAVORY ONE CANDLE POWER PINK SLIP BLUE COLLAR MADNESS
PIEBALD SAVORY ONE CANDLE POWER PINK SLIP BLUE COLLAR MADNESS

Source: Matt Komart

EIGHTEEN VISIONS BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED IN DYING DAYS
EIGHTEEN VISIONS BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED IN DYING DAYS

Source: Serge Beaudoin

NORA DROWN IN TEARS KILLED BY SORROW LEGION
NORA DROWN IN TEARS KILLED BY SORROW LEGION

Source: Serge Beaudoin

SWORN ENEMY TEARS FROM THE SKY HYMN FROM ABOVE 100 DEMONS GETAWAY
SWORN ENEMY TEARS FROM THE SKY HYMN FROM ABOVE 100 DEMONS GETAWAY

Source: Serge Beaudoin

STRIKE ANYWHERE THE BLACK HAND KEEPSAKE
STRIKE ANYWHERE THE BLACK HAND KEEPSAKE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

DEATH BY STEREO KILL YOUR IDOLS HYMN FROM ABOVE RESTRAIN
DEATH BY STEREO KILL YOUR IDOLS HYMN FROM ABOVE RESTRAIN

Source: Matt Komart

DEATH BY STEREO KILL YOUR IDOLS HYMN FROM ABOVE RESTRAIN
DEATH BY STEREO KILL YOUR IDOLS HYMN FROM ABOVE RESTRAIN

Source: Serge Beaudoin

POISON THE WELL UNEARTH MARTYR AD GOD FORBID IN DYING DAYS DARKER DAY TOMORROW SMALL BROWN BIKE THE ENDED BLUE JACKET REBELLION AMERICAN NIGHTMARE STRIKE ANYWHERE BLACK HAND KEEPSAKE CONVERGE
POISON THE WELL UNEARTH MARTYR AD GOD FORBID IN DYING DAYS DARKER DAY TOMORROW SMALL BROWN BIKE THE ENDED BLUE JACKET REBELLION AMERICAN NIGHTMARE STRIKE ANYWHERE BLACK HAND KEEPSAKE CONVERGE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE SANTA SANGRE EVERYTIME I DIE
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE SANTA SANGRE EVERYTIME I DIE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

DARKEST HOUR MISERY SIGNALS FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW VERSUS THE MIRROR
DARKEST HOUR MISERY SIGNALS FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW VERSUS THE MIRROR

Source: Serge Beaudoin

A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN TRUE BLUE COPYKILL DESPERATE MEASURES
A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN TRUE BLUE COPYKILL DESPERATE MEASURES

Source: Serge Beaudoin

SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH EVERY TIME I DIE OUT OF REACH RISE OVER RUN TAKEN AT THE MERCY OF INSPIRATION SEASON OF FIRE DROWN IN TEARS SANTA SANGRE ONSLAUGHT PROBLEM SOLVER REVOLVER BLACK HAND
SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH EVERY TIME I DIE OUT OF REACH RISE OVER RUN TAKEN AT THE MERCY OF INSPIRATION SEASON OF FIRE DROWN IN TEARS SANTA SANGRE ONSLAUGHT PROBLEM SOLVER REVOLVER BLACK HAND

Source: Serge Beaudoin

SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH HEATSEEKER DEPTH OF SILENCE
SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH HEATSEEKER DEPTH OF SILENCE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

EIGHTEEN VISIONS TWELVE TRIBES SPITFIRE A PERFECT MURDER CATASTROPHIC GODBELOW PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH RISE OVER RUN
EIGHTEEN VISIONS TWELVE TRIBES SPITFIRE A PERFECT MURDER CATASTROPHIC GODBELOW PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE SKY CAME FALLING UNEARTH RISE OVER RUN

Source: Serge Beaudoin

IF HOPE DIES FROM LIFE TO DEATH HYMN FROM ABOVE CRUCIFY THE MESSENGER
IF HOPE DIES FROM LIFE TO DEATH HYMN FROM ABOVE CRUCIFY THE MESSENGER

Source: Serge Beaudoin

IN RETURN SLOW PARKER DENALI
IN RETURN SLOW PARKER DENALI

Source: Alexandre Geoffrion

DEATH THREAT 100 DEMONS DAY OF MOURNING A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN DARKER DAY TOMORROW
DEATH THREAT 100 DEMONS DAY OF MOURNING A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN DARKER DAY TOMORROW

Source: Serge Beaudoin

2000
IN DYING DAYS BLACK HAND DEATH FOR EVERY SIN TEARS FROM THE SKY PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE
IN DYING DAYS BLACK HAND DEATH FOR EVERY SIN TEARS FROM THE SKY PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE

Source: Serge Beaudoin

SHAI HULUD GFK OUT OF REACH
SHAI HULUD GFK OUT OF REACH

Source: Serge Beaudoin

DAY OF MOURNING NO WARNING ROADS TO SHILOH
DAY OF MOURNING NO WARNING ROADS TO SHILOH

Source: Marc Beauchamp

SMALL BROWN BIKE FIFTH HOUR HERO BLUE JACKET REBELLION ONE KING DOWN DIECAST PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE CONVERGE IN REACH IN DYING DAYS DOWNFALL OF MAN
SMALL BROWN BIKE FIFTH HOUR HERO BLUE JACKET REBELLION ONE KING DOWN DIECAST PAIN CONFIRMS LIFE CONVERGE IN REACH IN DYING DAYS DOWNFALL OF MAN

Source: Serge Beaudoin

18 VISIONS THROWDOWN A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN BLACK HAND DROWNING MAN IN DYING DAYS REACH THE SKY GOOD CLEAN FUN AMERICAN NIGHTMARE FIFTH HOUR HERO SMALL BROWN BIKE CONVERGE
18 VISIONS THROWDOWN A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN BLACK HAND DROWNING MAN IN DYING DAYS REACH THE SKY GOOD CLEAN FUN AMERICAN NIGHTMARE FIFTH HOUR HERO SMALL BROWN BIKE CONVERGE

Source: Marc Beauchamp

OVERSIGHT BLIND ALLEY SUBURBAN TRASH SELF DRIVEN
OVERSIGHT BLIND ALLEY SUBURBAN TRASH SELF DRIVEN

Source: Marc Beauchamp

TIME FLIES COUNT ME OUT AMERICAN NIGHTMARE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD IN OUR HANDS
TIME FLIES COUNT ME OUT AMERICAN NIGHTMARE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD IN OUR HANDS

Source: Serge Beaudoin

GODBELOW DEATH THREAT SANTA SANGRE EVERY TIME I DIE RINGWORM DAY OF MOURNING A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN
GODBELOW DEATH THREAT SANTA SANGRE EVERY TIME I DIE RINGWORM DAY OF MOURNING A DEATH FOR EVERY SIN

Source: Pascal de Broughton

Lieu: Inconditionnel

ZAO IN DYING DAYS LED ASTRAY TEARS FROM THE SKY
ZAO IN DYING DAYS LED ASTRAY TEARS FROM THE SKY

Source: Marc Beauchamp

ZAO IN DYING DAYS LED ASTRAY TEARS FROM THE SKY GOD BELOW DEATH THREAT SANTA SANGRE EVERY TIME I DIE RINGWORM DEATH FOR EVERY SIN INTENSITY ROCKETMAN
ZAO IN DYING DAYS LED ASTRAY TEARS FROM THE SKY GOD BELOW DEATH THREAT SANTA SANGRE EVERY TIME I DIE RINGWORM DEATH FOR EVERY SIN INTENSITY ROCKETMAN

Source: Marc Beauchamp

HUMAN BREED DOWNFALL OF MAN TEARS FROM THE SKY PURITY OF LIFE MORNING HAS BROKEN
HUMAN BREED DOWNFALL OF MAN TEARS FROM THE SKY PURITY OF LIFE MORNING HAS BROKEN

Source: Serge Beaudoin

FIFTY NUTZ BLIND ALLEY AT LAST CLIMB DOWN
FIFTY NUTZ BLIND ALLEY AT LAST CLIMB DOWN

Source: Marc Beauchamp

REACH THE SKY WALLS OF JERICHO HOPE CONSPIRACY
REACH THE SKY WALLS OF JERICHO HOPE CONSPIRACY

Source: Serge Beaudoin

WALLS OF JERICHO HOPE CONSPIRACY DEATH FOR EVERY SIN FINAL HOUR ZAO
WALLS OF JERICHO HOPE CONSPIRACY DEATH FOR EVERY SIN FINAL HOUR ZAO

Source: Marc Beauchamp

One King Down-Turmoil-A death for every sin-In Dying Days-Reach the sky-Walls of Jericho-Hope Conspiracy-Intensity
One King Down-Turmoil-A death for every sin-In Dying Days-Reach the sky-Walls of Jericho-Hope Conspiracy-Intensity

Source: Serge Beaudoin

DAY OF MOURNING EVERY TIME I DIE DEATH FOR EVERY SIN ALL THE ANSWERS DOWNFALL OF MAN
DAY OF MOURNING EVERY TIME I DIE DEATH FOR EVERY SIN ALL THE ANSWERS DOWNFALL OF MAN

Source: Marc Beauchamp

DAY OF MOURNING EVERY TIME I DIE DEATH FOR EVERY SIN ALL THE ANSWERS DOWNFALL OF MAN
DAY OF MOURNING EVERY TIME I DIE DEATH FOR EVERY SIN ALL THE ANSWERS DOWNFALL OF MAN

Source: Marc Beauchamp

1999
MOMENT OF YOUTH TURNING SEASONS RADICAL ATTACK JAWS OF LIFE
MOMENT OF YOUTH TURNING SEASONS RADICAL ATTACK JAWS OF LIFE

Collection: Alexandre St-Jean

1998
CAVE IN FACE UP REALITY DYING GAME THEORY
CAVE IN FACE UP REALITY DYING GAME THEORY

Collection: Alexandre Geoffrion

OVERCAST SHAI HULUD SHADOWS FALL HUMANS BEING
OVERCAST SHAI HULUD SHADOWS FALL HUMANS BEING

Source: Charles Macadam

Lieu: Inconditionnel

CAVE IN JESUIT DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN BOTCH EULCID LAST DAY OF AUGUST FACE UP REALITY ENODYNE
CAVE IN JESUIT DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN BOTCH EULCID LAST DAY OF AUGUST FACE UP REALITY ENODYNE

Collection: Alexandre Geoffrion

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