Romie Lacasse brings star power to Secondaire en spectacle

Tashi Farmilo

Romie Lacasse, a Gatineau-born singer-songwriter and former participant in Secondaire en spectacle (SES), is returning to her roots as the newly named spokesperson for the 2025–2026 edition of the popular youth arts program in the Outaouais.

At only 20 years old, Lacasse is quickly making a name for herself in Quebec’s music scene. Her journey began in her own living room, performing songs with her family, writing her first original composition at the age of eight, and later showcasing her voice on stages across the Outaouais. A graduate of Collège Saint-Joseph, she rose to local prominence in 2022 through her performance at the SES regional finals, earning a spot at the province-wide Rendez-vous panquébécois. That same performance opened doors to province-wide attention, including an invitation to audition for La Voix.

In 2025, Lacasse took her talents to Star Académie, where her gentle voice and grounded presence left a lasting impression, despite her early departure from the show. This fall, she released her debut single Trop on October 17, marking the beginning of her official career as a recording artist.

Now, she’s coming full circle, this time as a mentor and motivator. As spokesperson for Secondaire en spectacle, Lacasse will support the next wave of student performers. Her role includes delivering video messages throughout the year to boost participation and morale, especially leading up to and following the regional finals. She will also serve as head of the jury during the regional competition.

The program, which is coordinated locally by Loisir sport Outaouais, expects to involve around 350 students from 16 participating secondary schools. Each school will host its own final between December and March, leading up to the regional finals at Salle Jean-Despréz from March 31 to April 2, 2026. Winners from that event will earn the chance to represent the Outaouais at the Rendez-vous panquébécois, held in Sept-Îles from May 28 to 31, 2026. The annual event is Quebec’s largest gathering of high school artists, with more than 900 participants from across the province. The Outaouais will send 50 students to the showcase this year.