Host
Over 1,800 weddings under my belt. I read the crowd, lift the energy at the right moment and keep the evening moving from cocktails to the last slow dance.
- Games and interaction
- Timed run of show
- Announcements
On the mic Ladies and gentlemen…
Carl
Michaud
Over 1,800 weddings hosted. Weddings have been my specialty for 30 years. I'm also a DJ, a master of ceremonies and a keynote speaker, but your wedding day is when I give my very best.
30years on the mic, in ballrooms and arenas
1,800+weddings hosted, by far my specialty
12years at the Derby St-Hubert, Quebec Winter Carnival
10years hosting the Cancer Walk and the MS Walk
About
The guy who gets the room on its feet
For 30 years, I've spent my weekends on the mic. I started behind the turntables, then arenas, rodeos and galas taught me one thing: a crowd is something you read, and something you lead.
Today, I offer everything I do under one name. Whether you need a DJ, a host, a master of ceremonies, karaoke, a keynote speaker or an author for your kids, you get the same person, the same energy and the same attention to detail.
Carl Michaud
1800+
My specialty · Weddings
Your wedding in good hands
I've hosted more than 1,800 weddings across Quebec. It's by far what I do most, and what I do best. I consider myself one of the best wedding hosts in Quebec, if not the best, and I prove it every Saturday.
With me, you have one point of contact from the first call to the last slow dance: hosting, music, timeline and announcements.
Check my wedding date →- 01
Planning
We meet to build your timeline, your music and your big moments.
- 02
Ceremony
Discreet, polished sound for your vows, with music for the entrance and exit.
- 03
Cocktail
A relaxed atmosphere while you take your photos.
- 04
Dinner
Grand entrance, speeches, games and announcements, all on schedule.
- 05
Party
First dance, then a packed dance floor until the very last song.
ServicesOne voice,
One voice,
seven stages
Every event needs someone who holds the room. Depending on what you need, I show up with the music, the mic, the run of show or a story to tell.
Special requests
DJ
A playlist built with you and mixed live, following the energy of the dance floor all night long.
- Request list
- All styles
- All generations
Office parties
Karaoke
Hosted karaoke, not just a machine in the corner: I put people at ease, keep the turns rolling and get the whole room singing along.
- Huge catalogue, lots of choice
- Screen and wireless mics
Turnkey equipment
Mobile disco
I bring all the equipment, set it up and run it from start to finish. The system is sized to your venue, whether you have 40 guests or 400.
- Professional sound
- Dance floor lighting
- Wireless mics for speeches
- Sound for ceremony and cocktail
- Setup and teardown included
- Indoor or outdoor
Master of ceremonies
Announcer at the Colisée and for the Rouge et Or, gala host: I introduce, run the awards and keep the schedule on track.
- Galas and award shows
- Sports announcer
- Bilingual on request
Children's author
Stories for young readers, and classroom or library visits where reading becomes a show.
- Live readings
- Author visits
- Book signings
Keynote speaker
Thirty years in front of crowds of every size: I share what the stage has taught me about group energy, improvisation and confidence.
- See the six keynotes
- Sound system available
- Travel included
Production · Rental · ManagementSound, lighting
Sound, lighting
and event management
For your conventions, corporate events and festivals: I provide the equipment, the technical crew and the coordination, or just the part you need.
Sound
Sound system rental and operation for convention halls, galas and outdoor stages.
- Sound systems sized to the venue
- Indoor and outdoor sound
- Wireless mics and podiums
- On-site technician
Lighting
Stage and ambient lighting to showcase your speakers, your performers and your venue.
- Stage lighting
- Room ambiance
- Party effects
- Show lighting
Event and festival management
I coordinate your event from start to finish: schedule, suppliers, technical crew and on-site flow.
- Planning and scheduling
- Supplier coordination
- On-site management on the day
- Hosting and announcements
KeynotesSix keynotes,
Six keynotes,
no corporate fluff
Lively, funny and practical talks drawn from 30 years on the mic and in business. For your conventions, your teams and your corporate events.
“Fun Is Serious Business!”
How do you build a workplace where people actually want to show up on Monday morning? Humour, motivation, recognition, team spirit and enjoying your work.
Audience: Businesses, managers, HR, conventions.
“2,000 Events, 2,000 Lessons!”
Behind the scenes of the event business: demanding clients, surprises, disasters avoided, managing stress and the secrets to turning an ordinary event into a memorable experience.
Audience: Event planners, associations, hospitality, tourism.
“A Bar Is Much More Than a Counter!”
Customer experience, atmosphere, loyalty, staff management, profitability and the mistakes that can sink a business.
Audience: Bar owners, restaurateurs, hoteliers.
“Managing People Without Losing Your Mind!”
Difficult personalities, conflict, unmotivated employees and the art of leading human beings rather than just managing schedules.
Audience: Small businesses, supervisors, entrepreneurs, managers.
“The Customer Isn't Always Right… But They Pay!”
Managing expectations, defusing tense situations, impressing customers and turning a bad experience into a loyalty opportunity.
Audience: Retail, restaurants, tourism, services.
“I Learned It on the Job, Not in an MBA!”
The wins, the failures, the tough decisions, the resourcefulness and the real lessons of entrepreneurship, told with humour and honesty.
Audience: Entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, freelancers.
Formats and rates
30 min
Express keynote
$750 – $1,25060 min
Main keynote
$1,500 – $2,50090 min
Interactive keynote
$2,000 – $3,5003 to 4 h
Keynote + evening hosting
$3,000 – $5,000Starting rates, before taxes. Travel included. Final price depends on the venue, the date and the format chosen.
CareerThey handed
They handed
me the mic
From arenas to cruise ships, from rodeos to galas: a few of the stages where my voice has been heard.
400thof Quebec City
Plains of Abraham
Host of the Quebec City 400th anniversary show, on a lineup that included Céline Dion.
DJhost
Louis-Jolliet cruise ship
DJ on board.
12years
Derby St-Hubert, Quebec Winter Carnival
DJ host of the event.
8years
FRDJ Canada
Host and organizer in Toronto, Montreal, Laval and Quebec City, including the Excellence Gala.
3editions
Consumer Choice Award
First host in Quebec to be voted best DJ host, three years in a row: 2007, 2008 and 2009.
3years
St-Tite Western Festival
Rodeo DJ host, provincial finals.
Colisée
Colisée Pepsi announcer
For the Remparts, the Rafales and the National de Québec.
Laval
Rouge et Or football
Announcer for the Université Laval team.
5years
Stade Canac
Host and announcer at Stade Canac.
Ring
Groupe Bizier Boxing
Boxing gala announcer.
Track
Speedways
Stock car racing in Montmagny, Chaudière and Scott.
3editions
Bromont International Driving
DJ host at Canada's largest combined driving competition, at the Bromont Equestrian Park, in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
10years
Causes
Member of the FRDJ board of directors. DJ host of the Cancer Walk and the MS Walk for 10 years.
Partner agencies
Productions Hugues PomerleauMegaFun
Events
Who it's for
I adapt to the format: a room of 40 guests or a full stadium, a tight schedule or a party that runs late.
Weddings
My specialty: over 1,800 weddings, from the ceremony to the last dance.
Businesses
Holiday parties, conventions, galas, launches and recognition evenings.
Festivals and sports
Announcing, crowd hosting and DJing for outdoor events and games.
Schools and youth
Author visits, live readings and activities for young people.
ContactLet's talk about
Let's talk about
your date
Tell me the date, the venue and the kind of event. I'll get back to you with my availability and a proposal.
Emailinfo@carlmichaud.com
Phone418 561-3471
Where I travel
- Anywhere in Quebec
- Across Canada
- France
- Dominican Republic
- Wherever you want me, I'm available 🙂