Alain Simard

Alain Simard (born 1950) is a Canadian founder, producer, and manager of music festivals.

Early life and education Simard was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1950.

He attained a degree in classical studies at Collège Saint-Ignace. He began to produce underground music live shows at the college student café, La Clef, around 1969.

In 2005, Simard was president of the New Montreal FilmFest.

Recognition In 2003, La Presse dubbed Simard "the most influential personality in the Quebec cultural sector".

In December 2019, Simard was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Simard has been honored with many other awards and prizes, including: Félix Hommage at the ADISQ Gala Prix Hommage from the Société des Fêtes et Festivals du Québec Mérites du français dans le Commerce 2000, awarded by the Office québécois de la langue française Grand Prix Ulysse from Tourisme Montréal

He was bestowed with the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade by the Republic of France.