Catherine Lepage
Ping Pong Ping is a creative studio founded in 2011 by two artists with extensive experience in the visual arts, advertising, and design. Partners in work and in life, they have developed a unique style based primarily on ideas and are mainly active in the cultural sphere.
Catherine Lepage is a multidisciplinary artist interested in humanity and its darker sides. Aimed at both children and adults, her illustrated books and animated films are distributed and recognized around the world.
Simon Rivest was part of the visual artist duo Doyon-Rivest for 20 years. In addition to exhibiting in numerous institutions and galleries, the duo has created several public artworks. Since 2021, his solo career has enriched his practice in both painting and digital media, while continuing to question the boundaries between disciplines in order to open up new avenues.
Ping Pong Ping creates effective art in Montreal.
Daniel Lanois
One of the most distinctive and celebrated producers of his time, Daniel Lanois, is also a gifted composer and solo artist; whether performing his own material or helming records for the likes of Neil Young and Robbie Robertson, the hallmarks of his singular aesthetic remain the same. Noted for his unparalleled atmospheric sensibilities, Lanois has continuously pursued emotional honesty over technical perfection, relying on vintage equipment and unorthodox studio methods to achieve a signature sound both viscerally powerful and intricately beautiful. This sound can be heard on solo standouts from his own catalog like 1989’s marvelous Acadie and 2003’s Shine as well as landmark LPs like U2’s Achtung Baby and Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind. Along with his ambient collaborations with, Lanois’ penchant for experimental sound-shaping has led to unusual instrumental releases like 2016’s Goodbye to Language and 2022’s Player, Piano, though he has also continued to create song-based material, as on 2021’s vibrant Heavy Sun.
Norah Chassagne
Norah Chassagne is a Canadian visual illustrator whose artwork has been featured in the album design for Arcade Fire, contributing expressive paintings that helped shape the band’s visual aesthetic and artistic presentation. She is also known as the sister of musician Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire.
Régine Chassagne
Régine Alexandra Chassagne (born August 19, 1976) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her dynamic role in the indie-rock band Arcade Fire. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, she grew up in the suburb of St-Lambert and pursued a B.A. in communication studies at Concordia University before studying jazz voice at McGill University.
Chassagne is celebrated for her versatile musicianship, playing a wide array of instruments including vocals, piano, keyboards, accordion, drums, percussion, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder — roles that enrich Arcade Fire’s eclectic sound. Her contributions have been integral to the band’s artistic identity and live performances.
Before joining Arcade Fire, she performed in jazz ensembles and a medieval music group, highlighting her broad musical interests and foundational training. Chassagne has also worked on projects outside the band, such as composing music for short film pieces and participating in collaborative benefit projects.
Her style blends elements of indie rock, art rock, baroque pop, and dance-rock, reflecting a creative sensibility that leverages both traditional instruments and inventive arrangements. Arcade Fire’s work has earned critical acclaim and major awards, with Chassagne’s contributions being cited as a key part of their sound.
Simon Rivest
Simon Rivest is a Canadian interdisciplinary artist and designer based in Montreal. His creative practice spans visual arts, graphic design, installation, digital media, and public art, with an emphasis on how communication, culture, and innovation intersect in contemporary life. Trained originally in graphic design, Rivest’s early professional experience in advertising deeply shaped his artistic approach, giving him a strong foundation in both conceptual thinking and technical production.