The Rebel Lounge

What The Rebel Lounge does

The Rebel Lounge is a privately held, single-location live music venue operating at 2303 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Opened in 2015 after Stephen Chilton and Chucky Duffy acquired and renovated the legendary former Mason Jar space (in continuous music-venue use since 1979), the venue operates under 500-capacity in a general admission, standing-room format with age-restricted shows ranging from all-ages to 21+. It serves Phoenix-area music fans and emerging-to-mid-tier touring artists across rock, indie, metal, emo, punk, alternative, hip hop, and dance genres, with a notable track record of hosting early-career performances by artists such as Mitski, Chappell Roan, and Beach Bunny before their mainstream breakthrough.

The venue generates revenue through three primary streams: ticket sales (advance via See Tickets/Eventim and at-door), full-bar beverage sales, and branded merchandise (produced via Hello Merch with designs by Cactus Country). Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $10.00 to $60.00 per ticket depending on the show. Distribution combines online ticketing, a physical outlet at Stinkweeds Records, and on-site box office sales. Programming extends beyond single-artist concerts into differentiated recurring event IP including EmoNightPhx, Robbie's ABBA Dance Party, Ghost Poetry Show, and an Emerging Artist Series, while national touring acts are booked through the vertically integrated Psyko Steve Presents, operated by the same owner. Marketing is conducted through the venue website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify-curated playlists. The venue holds no proprietary technology stack beyond standard ticketing and point-of-sale systems and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees.

Name

The Rebel Lounge

Website

https://therebellounge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rebel Lounge is an independent under-500-capacity live music venue in Phoenix, Arizona, occupying the former Mason Jar space since 2015. It serves Phoenix music fans and emerging-to-mid-tier touring artists across rock, indie, emo, punk, and alternative genres through ticket, bar, and merchandise revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert tickets
• Bar service
• Event hosting
• Artist bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from advance and door ticket sales for live music events. Tickets sold online through See Tickets/Eventim and at the door. Box office opens at advertised door time.
2. Bar Sales: Full bar service with alcohol sales to patrons 21+. Bar accepts cash and cards. Revenue from beverage sales.
3. Merchandise: Sales of venue merchandise including apparel and branded items through online store and at shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Rebel Lounge is a live music venue in Phoenix, Arizona that hosts concerts and events spanning rock, indie, metal, emo, punk, and alternative genres. It offers general admission standing-room shows, a full bar with alcohol service for 21+ audiences, and recurring themed event series including EmoNightPhx dance nights. The venue sells tickets through See Tickets/Eventim online and at the door, and operates a branded merchandise store via Hello Merch.

Product overview

The Rebel Lounge is a live music venue that serves as the primary product, hosting concerts and events in Phoenix, Arizona. The venue offers a portfolio of recurring event series including the Emerging Artist Series (supporting up-and-coming performers), EmoNightPhx (emo music dance events with themed editions), Robbie's ABBA Dance Party, Ghost Poetry Show (poetry slam events), and various themed dance nights. Supporting services include ticketing via See Tickets/Eventim and Stinkweeds Records, a merchandise store with designs by Cactus Country printed through Hello Merch, and bar services. The venue hosts both 21+ and all-ages shows in a general admission format.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Rebel Lounge Live Music Venue A live music venue in Phoenix, Arizona hosting concerts across rock, indie, metal, emo, punk, and alternative genres. Offers general admission standing-room shows, limited back seating, full bar service, and supports both 21+ and all-ages events.
• EmoNightPhx A recurring bi-monthly emo music dance party event featuring curated playlists and themed editions, hosted at The Rebel Lounge. Patrons can sing along and dance.
• Robbie's ABBA Dance Party A recurring dance party event featuring ABBA music, hosted at The Rebel Lounge.
• Ghost Poetry Show A recurring poetry slam event held at The Rebel Lounge, open to performers and audiences interested in spoken word and poetry.
• Rebel Lounge Merchandise Store Branded merchandise including apparel, custom designs, and a 1000-piece puzzle. Designs by Cactus Country, printed and fulfilled by Hello Merch, available online and at shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named 'Best Venue Under 500-Capacity' by Billboard Magazine in February 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Psyko Steve PresentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Stephen Chilton operates both Psyko Steve Presents (booking/promotion company) and The Rebel Lounge. Psyko Steve Presents handles booking for national touring acts at the venue and other venues across Arizona.
• See Tickets / EventimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary online ticketing platform. Handles advance ticket sales, refunds for cancellations, and digital ticket delivery. Contact point for ticket-related issues.
• Stinkweeds RecordsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Phoenix record store at 12 W. Camelback Rd that serves as a physical ticket outlet for advance show tickets. Also a partner for Record Store Day promotions.
• Clarendon HotelminorOthersRecommended hotel partner located 3 miles away on Indian School Rd. Boutique hotel with good food and pool. Recommended for out-of-town visitors attending shows.
• Hello MerchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerchandise printing and fulfillment partner for Rebel Lounge branded merchandise including apparel and the venue's 1000-piece puzzle.
• Cactus CountryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign partner for Rebel Lounge merchandise designs.
• Relentless BeatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for events like the Hearts On Fire Battle of the Bands competition. Co-presented events benefiting local nonprofits like Rosie's House.
• Audio ExpressminorOthersParking lot partner across Indian School Rd (2242 E Indian School Rd) for additional venue parking.
• Camelback AntiquesminorOthersParking lot partner across Indian School Rd (2230 E Indian School Rd) for additional venue parking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Crescent Ballroom: Independent Phoenix live music venue and bar with a similar emerging/indie booking focus; competes directly for the same local artists and audiences in the same metro.
• Valley Bar: Small independent Phoenix music venue and bar hosting indie and alternative acts, directly overlapping The Rebel Lounge's market, capacity tier, and clientele.
• The Van Buren: Larger Phoenix concert venue booking touring acts; competes for the same touring artists as they scale beyond sub-500 rooms.
• Marquee Theatre: Tempe/Phoenix-area mid-size live music venue serving the same regional concert-going audience and competing for touring bookings.

Direct peers

• The Troubadour: Legendary independent sub-500-capacity club known for launching emerging artists; near-identical business model and talent-discovery reputation to The Rebel Lounge.
• First Avenue: Iconic independent music venue operator focused on live music, bar service and emerging-to-touring acts, sharing The Rebel Lounge's heritage-venue and curation model.
• Bowery Ballroom: Small independent NYC live music club with a tastemaker booking reputation for breaking new artists, closely comparable in scale and positioning.
• 9:30 Club: Renowned independent club-scale live music venue with strong brand equity and diverse programming, a national analog to The Rebel Lounge's model.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Global concert promoter and venue operator whose scale and talent buying power compete with and pressure independent venues for touring acts.
• AEG Presents: Major live entertainment company operating venues and promoting tours nationwide, an incumbent competitor for artists and audiences in the live music space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/therebelphx
• Instagraminstagram.com/TheRebelPhx
• Xx.com/therebelphx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-rebel-lounge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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