Podium 't Beest

What Podium 't Beest does

Podium 't Beest is a Dutch cultural foundation (Stichting 't Beest) operating a combined live music venue and arthouse cinema in Goes, the capital of the Zeeland province in the southwestern Netherlands. Founded in 1980, the organization runs a 450-capacity concert hall and a 79-seat film theater, supplemented by a café and bar, presenting more than 50 concerts and club nights and approximately 300 film screenings per year. Programming covers tribute bands, regional and national artists, arthouse cinema (including Cineville subscription access), stand-up comedy via the Comedy Tunes format, and special events such as the annual free 't Beest Brult festival and the Pestival anti-bullying initiative. The venue maintains professional-grade technical infrastructure, including D&B and Soundcraft/Midas sound systems, H.E.S. and Robe lighting rigs, and a digital cinema projector.

The foundation is supported by a small core team of approximately 8 paid professionals and a volunteer network exceeding 80-100 individuals organized into working groups for Film, Concert, Technical, and Facilities. Related educational and talent development operations include the Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (a youth theater school with roughly 200 students across 18 groups in Goes, Zierikzee, Middelburg, and Vlissingen), the PopAkkoord regional music platform (formerly PopAanZee), and a newly launched DJ-school. The foundation holds Cultural ANBI status with the Dutch Tax Authority, enabling tax-exempt donations.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales (concerts €16-26, films standard pricing with special screenings at €22.50), bar and hospitality concessions, venue rental of the concert hall, film hall, café and bar to external event organizers, screen advertising before film screenings (€500-750/year), DJ school tuition (€175 per 10-lesson course), and youth theater fees. Ticketing is processed through the Stager platform, with distribution supported by a presale partnership at Paard van Troje and Cineville subscription integration. In May-August 2026 the building is undergoing a sustainability renovation led by Gemeente Goes in cooperation with Bouwbedrijf Boogert and Intec Installatietechniek, adding heat pumps, solar panels, improved insulation, and roof restoration. Carlo Norder was appointed director on 1 June 2026.

Name

Podium 't Beest

Legal name

Stichting 't Beest

Website

https://tbeest.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Podium 't Beest is a Dutch cultural foundation operating a 450-capacity concert venue and 79-seat arthouse cinema in Goes, Zeeland since 1980. It runs 50+ concerts and 300+ film screenings annually, plus youth theater education and regional music talent development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Arthouse cinema
• Youth theater education
• Cultural event programming
• Talent development

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and film tickets sold online via Stager platform and at box office. Concert tickets range from €16-26; film tickets at €22.50 for special screenings.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of concert hall (standing 450, seated 100), film hall (79 seats), café, and bar to external parties for events and productions outside regular programming.
3. Bar/Horeca: Food and beverage sales during events. Bar opens one hour before and one hour after events.
4. Advertising: Screen advertising before film screenings (300-350 per year): €500/year for slides, €750/year for video advertisements.
5. Talent Development Programs: Revenue from DJ school (€175 for 10 lessons), youth theater school (Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland), and PopAkkoord coaching programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Podium 't Beest is a combined pop venue and arthouse cinema operating a 450-capacity concert hall and a 79-seat film theater in Goes, Zeeland, presenting 50+ concerts/club nights and 300+ film screenings annually. The venue also runs youth theater education through Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (~200 students), music talent development via PopAkkoord and a DJ school, plus venue rental, bar/horeca, film advertising, comedy nights, and the annual free 't Beest Brult festival.

Product overview

Podium 't Beest is a combined pop venue and film theater in Goes, Zeeland, operated by Stichting 't Beest since 1980. The venue operates two core facilities: the Concertzaal (concert hall, capacity 450) and Filmzaal (cinema, 79 seats), plus the Filmcafé and bar for rental. The venue presents over 50 concerts and club nights annually, plus approximately 300 films. Related offerings include Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (youth theater with ~200 students), PopAkkoord (music talent development platform), DJ-school, Comedy Tunes (comedy nights), and 't Beest Brult (annual free festival). The venue also offers space rental and film advertising services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (JTSZ): Youth theater school offering drama, singing, and dance lessons for approximately 200 students across Goes, Zierikzee, Middelburg, and Vlissingen.

Products and services

• Concertzaal (Concert Hall) Main concert venue at Podium 't Beest featuring professional D&B sound, H.E.S./Robe lighting, and a 48-in/16-out stage with LK150 monitor system. Capacity: 450 standing (including balcony), 100 seated, 350 for club evenings. Hosts 50+ concerts and club nights annually.
• Filmzaal (Film Theater) Arthouse cinema with a digital film projector and professional screen. Capacity: 79 seated. Programs approximately 300 film screenings annually and accepts Cineville subscription passes.
• Verhuur (Venue Rental) Rental service for the concert hall (450 standing, 100 seated), film hall (79 seats), Filmcafé (75 standing, 40 seated), and bar to external event organizers for events and productions outside regular programming. Not available for private parties.
• Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (JTSZ) Youth theater school under Stichting 't Beest offering drama, singing, and dance lessons to approximately 200 students across 18 groups at locations in Goes, Zierikzee, Middelburg, and Vlissingen. Performances held at Podium 't Beest and partner venues such as the Heilige Maria Magdalenakerk.
• DJ-school DJ training course taught by DJ Vindictiv (Chris Smith) covering equipment operation and music mixing skills. Offered as a 10-lesson course at €175 (VAT exempt for participants under 21; 21+ pay excluding 21% VAT).
• PopAkkoord Talent Development Platform Zeeland regional music platform and network organization (formerly PopAanZee) connecting musicians, makers, and venues. Provides talent development through coaching, workshops, Kickstart sessions, and masterclasses, and showcases emerging Zeeland artists at Eurosonic Noorderslag.
• Comedy Tunes Stand-Up Comedy Nights Stand-up comedy nights featuring three top Dutch comedians and an MC. Tickets priced at €19. Format has 20 fixed locations across the Netherlands and runs over 100 shows annually.
• 't Beest Brult Free Festival Annual free outdoor music festival held on the first Saturday of September, featuring local and regional artists, a vinyl market, kids corner, and food trucks. The 2025 edition was the fifth annual event.
• Film Advertising (Screen Advertising) On-screen advertising shown before each film screening (300–350 per year), with each spot running minimum 3x 15 seconds. Static image slide pricing €500/year (€100/month); video advertising pricing €750/year.
• Goese Filmdagen (Goes Film Days) Annual film festival organized in collaboration with DaVinci Bioscoop Goes, featuring themed film programs and special events.
• Filmcafé (Film Café) Café space with a TV screen available for rental. Capacity: 75 standing, 40 seated. Used as a third venue space within the Podium 't Beest complex.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ concerts and 300+ films annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PopAkkoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopAkkoord (formerly Popaanzee) is Zeeland's music platform and network organization. Partner for Kickstart jamsessions and talent development programs. 't Beest collaborates on showcasing emerging Zeeland artists including those performing at Eurosonic. PopAkkoord operates as the regional music hub connecting musicians, makers, and venues.
• MuziekPodium ZeelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional music platform organization. Co-organizer of concerts such as Cato van Dijck & Anton Goudsmit and Mozes Rosenberg Trio performances at 't Beest.
• De BaaierdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZeeland literary platform hosting 'De Kraamkamer' open mic events for writers at 't Beest venue. Traveling hospitality for Zeeland letters/literature.
• Theater de MytheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural venue in Goes partner for Nachtbrakers mini-festival. Cross-promotion of cultural events across Goes venues.
• Bibliotheek OosterscheldeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic library participating in Nachtbrakers mini-festival collaboration with cultural venues in Goes.
• Muziekschool ZeelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic school partner in Nachtbrakers mini-festival collaboration bringing cultural programming to Goes community.
• CinevillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational film subscription service allowing unlimited monthly film access at member theaters including 't Beest. Pass holders can reserve tickets online or at box office.
• StagercoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing and event management platform provider for online ticket sales, volunteer scheduling, and account management. All ticket transactions processed through Stager.
• Paard van TrojeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPresale address at Lange Vorststraat in Goes for tickets to concerts and films. Issue and payment point only; all ticket queries directed to 't Beest.
• MuziekHubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of three southern Dutch provinces (Limburg, Zeeland, Brabant) organizing Eurosonic showcase events. Partnership facilitates Zeeland artists performing at ESNS.
• Jeugdtheaterschool Zeeland (JTSZ)coreOthersYouth theater school under Stichting 't Beest offering drama, singing, and dance lessons to approximately 200 students across 18 groups in Goes, Zierikzee, Middelburg, and Vlissingen. Organizes performances at Podium 't Beest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Effenaar: Eindhoven-based pop podium presenting concerts, club nights, and talent development programs in a similar Dutch regional venue model. Directly comparable peer for music programming and nonprofit venue operations.
• Melkweg: Amsterdam-based live music and cultural venue offering concerts, film, and multidisciplinary programming in a comparable nonprofit pop-podium structure. Highly relevant peer for venue operations and mixed programming.
• Doornroosje: Nijmegen pop podium presenting concerts and club nights under a nonprofit model. Highly comparable regional peer with overlapping live-music programming and talent-development positioning.
• Paradiso: Iconic Amsterdam pop podium presenting live music, club nights and cultural programming with a similar nonprofit/government-supported model. Directly comparable as a Dutch performing arts venue operator, though at substantially larger scale.
• Tivoli Vredenburg: Large Utrecht pop podium and music venue presenting concerts across genres with multiple halls. Comparable on the live-music-venue core activity, though materially larger in capacity and programming.
• 013 Poppodium: Tilburg pop podium operating multiple halls for live music and events. Comparable as a Dutch regional nonprofit pop venue with mixed programming, sponsorship, and ticketing operations.

Emerging players

• Filmhuis Lumen: Delft-based arthouse cinema presenting independent and special film programming under a Cineville-supported nonprofit model. Comparable on the arthouse-film-theater activity, though without the live-music venue combination.

Regional players

• Poppodium De Spot: Middelburg-based Zeeland pop podium (where PopAkkoord was rebranded in 2025). Same province as 't Beest, serving overlapping audiences and artists; directly comparable on regional competition for talent and ticket buyers.

Others

• MuziekPodium Zeeland: Regional Zeeland music platform that co-produces concerts at 't Beest. Thematically adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but operates the same talent-development and venue-collaboration niche.

Broad incumbents

• Luxor Theater Rotterdam: Large Rotterdam performing arts venue presenting theater, music, and events with venue-rental operations. Comparable on the theater/performing arts venue operations category, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/podiumtbeest
• Facebookfacebook.com/tbeest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/podium-t-beest

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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