Sergio Da Silva
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Sergio Da Silva is a Canadian musician, venue operator, small-business owner and nightlife advocate based in Montreal, Quebec. A former bassist for the Montreal punk band Trigger Effect, he was among the founders of Turbo Haüs and has also been involved with Café Big Trouble and the Blue Dog bar. He has been active in public debates over Montreal nightlife policy, noise regulations and the protection of independent music venues.[1]
Career
Da Silva was a member of the Montreal punk and heavy rock band Trigger Effect. In 2013, members of the band founded Turbo Haüs, an independent music venue that later operated at several locations in Montreal.[2]
He later became involved in other Montreal nightlife businesses, including Café Big Trouble and the Blue Dog bar.[3]
Nightlife advocacy
Da Silva has advocated for stronger protections for independent cultural venues and changes to Montreal's approach to nightlife regulation. He has argued that existing venues should be better protected from noise complaints associated with nearby residential development and has criticized regulations that he says place disproportionate pressure on small music venues.[4]
He has supported giving nightlife venues greater flexibility to operate later while expressing concern that city-backed nightlife initiatives could disadvantage independent and underground operators.[5]
Da Silva has also criticized proposed increases in fines for noise violations and has argued that nightlife policy should address commercial rents and the long-term viability of independent venues.[6][7]
Politics
In 2025, Da Silva ran for Montreal City Council in the Saint-Jacques district as a candidate for Transition Montréal. His campaign focused in part on nightlife policy, zoning and the use of urban space.[8]
He finished third in the election with 596 votes, or 9.76 percent of valid votes.[9]
References
- ↑ Noakes, Taylor C. (8 May 2024). "Sergio Da Silva from Turbo Haüs is the kind of small business owner Montreal needs more of". Cult MTL. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ Lindeman, Tracey (7 February 2013). "New venue Turbo Haüs blasts off". Cult MTL. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ Noakes, Taylor C. (8 May 2024). "Sergio Da Silva from Turbo Haüs is the kind of small business owner Montreal needs more of". Cult MTL. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ MacDonald, Thomas (26 November 2023). "Montreal music venues call for rule changes as noise complaints choke industry". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 6 September 2026 – via Global News.
- ↑ Moller, Max (18 May 2024). "Montreal artists and venue owners support 24-hour party district — with reservations". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 6 September 2026 – via CityNews.
- ↑ Macalinga, Diona (26 July 2025). "Montreal nightlife advocates urge for changes in city's proposed late-night noise bylaw". CityNews Montreal. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Montreal rolls out special nightlife permits for 21 venues, designates 3 cultural hubs". CityNews Montreal. 28 March 2026. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ Inniss, Adam (29 August 2025). "From punk to politician — Sergio Da Silva running for city council for Saint-Jacques". Frequency. CJLO. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Scrutin du 2 novembre 2025" (PDF) (in français). Élections Montréal. 4 December 2025. p. 97. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
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