Simon De Poorter was born in Ghent in 1980. In secondary school, he followed the Latin-modern languages programme and at the Conservatory of Ghent he graduated as a master of composition and also obtained the diploma of specific teacher training in music. He also specialised in harmony, counterpoint and fugue.

He was laureate in several composition competitions - ISME Composition Competition, Composition Competition Choir and Voice, etc. - and his music pieces have been performed by renowned soloists, choirs, ensembles and orchestras such as the Spectra Ensemble, Timur Sergeyenia, the Flemish Radio Choir, the Aquarius Choir, etc.

He also works as a teacher at MUDA Evergem and CAZ Ostend.