Port-Aux-Poutines

Port-Aux-Poutines is a francophone traditional music duo based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, formed in 2022 by Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde. Their music blends French-Canadian and Newfoundland traditions in a mix of original songs, folk pieces, and translations of Newfoundland folk songs. The three-time MusicNL Award-winning group celebrates the diversity of French-Canadian culture and brings to life the stories and legends of the province while highlighting the francophone heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador and of Canada. Following the release of their self-titled debut album in 2023, as well as their second album, Oui B’y, in 2025, the duo reached an expanding audience, performing concerts across Newfoundland and Labrador, throughout the Maritimes, and in France. Off stage, Jenna and Axel are dedicated educators, offering workshops to promote francophone culture through music.

Awards and nominations

MusicNL Awards

  • Artiste/Groupe Francophone de l'Année - Winners 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year - Nominated 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Music Educator of the Year - Nominated 2025
  • International Touring Artist of the Year - Nominated 2025
  • Group of the Year - Nominated 2024

East Coast Music Awards

  • Children's Artist of the year - Nominated 2026

Les Éloizes

  • Découverte de l’année - Nominated 2026

ArtsNL - Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards

  • Emerging Artist Award - Longlisted 2025

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Arts and Letters Awards Program

  • Confederation 75 - Senior Music - Winners 2025

Gala de la Chanson de Caraquet

  • Prix Raymond Breau Songwriting Award - Nominated 2023, 2024

Jenna Maloney

Jenna Maloney is a bilingual singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from St. John’s. She has performed in various festivals and shows around Newfoundland and beyond, including the NL Folk Festival, FOVP Lantern Festival, George Street Festival, Music NL Week, East Coast Music Week, The Gathering Festival in Southeast Ireland, and several Tada Events and Opera on the Avalon productions. In 2021, she released her debut Christmas single, “evergreen.” Aside from her work as a solo artist, she has also been a part of multiple groups in and around St. John's, as well as being an educator and a leader to children and young adults. Through her music, volunteering, and work, Jenna is an active member of Newfoundland and Labrador's francophone and music communities.

Axel Belgarde

Axel Belgarde is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer born in Quebec and based in Newfoundland and Labrador. He holds a college diploma in classical music, a university certificate in digital audio production, a bachelor's degree in physics, and a master's degree in acoustics. He has released two solo albums, Axima (2017) and Bra-Ket (2022). He has worked as a producer and sound technician for Newfoundland artists such as Fine Lads, NL Latin Band, and Cove Pond. Active in the Francophonie in a minority context, he works actively with organizations such as FFTNL, CSFP, ExploreTNL, and FCCF in the fields of education, tourism, and immigration. Through various projects, he contributes to the cultural development of the Newfoundland and Canadian Francophonie.