L'ECHONOVA

What L'ECHONOVA does

L'Echonova is a public contemporary music venue (lieu de musiques actuelles) located at 1 Rue Léon Griffon, Saint-Avé, near Vannes in the Brittany region of France. Founded in March 2010, it operates as a Régie Autonome et Personnalisée (REMA) under the collective governance of Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération (GMVA), with Nathalie Le Luherne serving as President of the R.E.M.A. The venue serves the general public, local residents, and artists of the Golfe du Morbihan territory through a programming calendar spanning rap, hyperpop, techno, hardcore, folk, traditional, and electro music. It is staffed by 17 full-time employees plus approximately 80 volunteer 'warriors' who support event logistics, artist reception, and bar service.

The venue operates a diversified platform-plus-services model. Its core offering is a concert hall complemented by 5 rehearsal studios and a recording control room available for rental. Branded programming includes three festivals — Les Émancipéés (free outdoor pop/rap/electro festival at Jardin des Remparts in Vannes, drawing approximately 10,000 attendees in 2025), Echopark (eco-responsible outdoor festival across 8 dates and 5 communes with solar-powered sound and electric cargo bikes), and Vannes All Star (annual community event gathering 100+ local musicians) — plus the Détours concert series. Artist accompaniment programs include Fluo (selecting 4 emerging groups/artists per year for year-long support) and Phospho (professional development for established artists, relaunched in 2023 to replace the prior 'GO' program). Cultural action programs engage the community through the Comité des Jeunes Organisateurs (CJO) for ages 16-25.

L'Echonova generates revenue through a mix of transactional ticket sales (€9-€35 range, distributed via Shotgun.live and Ticketmaster.fr), on-site bar and catering services, studio rentals, venue privatization for private events, season membership subscriptions (Supernova and Studionova cards), and significant institutional public funding from DRAC Bretagne, Région Bretagne, Département du Morbihan, CNM, SACEM, and the parent GMVA agglomeration. The technology stack is standard off-the-shelf: WordPress CMS (v5.9) for the website, Matomo for privacy-respecting web analytics, Shotgun and Ticketmaster for ticketing, and Togetzer for event carpooling coordination. No proprietary software platform or AI/ML capabilities are referenced. Marketing relies on the website, an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Deezer), an email newsletter powered by Brevo, and institutional co-promotion.

Name

L'ECHONOVA

Legal name

REGIE D'EQUIPEMENT MUSIQUES ACTUELLES

Website

https://lechonova.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Echonova is a public contemporary music venue in Saint-Avé, Brittany, operating as a Régie Autonome under Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération. It serves the regional public with concerts, festivals, rehearsal studios, and artist development programs funded by public subsidies and earned revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Contemporary music programming
• Concert production
• Artist development programs
• Festival organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Avé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Revenue generated from concert and event admissions across tiered pricing (reduced, subscriber, pre-sale, on-site). Ticketing is outsourced via Shotgun.live and Ticketmaster.fr platforms. Pricing ranges from free events to €35 per ticket, with discounts for subscribers and reduced-rate audiences.
2. Bar and catering services: On-site bar and food/beverage sales during events generate revenue. The venue offers local beers, organic wines, ciders, and soft drinks, with reusable cup systems in place.
3. Studio rental: L'Echonova operates 5 rehearsal studios available for rental, and also offers a studio control room for recording. Free rehearsals are provided to Vannes All Star participants.
4. Venue privatization: The venue can be privatized for private events, generating rental income. Contact for privatization is via [email protected].
5. Membership subscriptions (Supernova, Studionova): Season membership cards offering benefits including reduced ticket prices, free concerts, private invitations, partner discounts, and priority access to events. These provide a recurring subscription-like revenue stream.
6. Public funding and subsidies: L'Echonova is an equipment of Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération and receives support from DRAC Bretagne, Région Bretagne, Département du Morbihan, CNM, SACEM, and other institutional bodies. It is recognized as an 'intérêt général' entity, making it eligible for patronage/mécénat.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

L'Echonova operates a contemporary music venue hosting concerts, festivals (Les Émancipéés, Echopark, Détours, Vannes All Star), and cultural events. It provides artist accompaniment programs (Fluo for emerging artists, Phospho for professional artists), rents 5 rehearsal studios and a recording control room, and offers venue privatization, bar services, and subscription memberships (Supernova, Studionova) to audiences and musicians in the Golfe du Morbihan territory.

Product overview

L'Echonova is a music venue and cultural organization founded in March 2010 in Saint-Avé, serving the Golfe du Morbihan territory. It operates a platform-plus-services model: its core venue hosts concerts and provides rehearsal studios, while its branded programs include the festivals Les Émancipéés (free pop/rap outdoor festival), Echopark (eco-responsible outdoor adventure festival), and Vannes All Star (community music event), as well as artist accompaniment programs Fluo (emerging artists) and Phospho (professional artists). Cultural action programs engage the local community through the Comité des Jeunes Organisateurs (CJO) youth committee, while ticketing and subscription services (Supernova/Studionova cards) provide ongoing access to programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Echopark: Eco-responsible outdoor music festival featuring 8 dates across various natural and heritage sites in the Golfe du Morbihan territory. The festival runs in June each year and focuses on low-carbon event management, solar-powered sound systems, and mobility incentives.
• Les Émancipéés
• Vannes All Star

Products and services

• Les Émancipéés A free outdoor festival held at the Jardin des Remparts in Vannes, showcasing emerging pop, rap, and electro artists over two days each September. Organized in collaboration with Les Scènes du Golfe and the Ville de Vannes. Open to the general public with free admission.
• Echopark An eco-responsible outdoor music adventure festival featuring 8 concert dates across various extraordinary locations (seaside, forest, catamaran, fortress, velodrome, harbor) in the Golfe du Morbihan area. Solar-powered sound systems, electric cargo bike transport, and low-carbon footprint operation. Runs in June each year.
• Vannes All Star An annual flagship event bringing together over 100 local musicians to form ephemeral bands and perform on L'Echonova's stage. Participants prepare pieces around a chosen theme over several months, culminating in a year-end concert. Free rehearsals are provided in L'Echonova studios.
• Détours A series of roaming concerts celebrating heritage through neo-traditional music. The format has evolved from chapel concerts to micro-brewery visits, ending with a grand traditional ball at L'Echonova. Includes the bal trad event combining Breton dance traditions with contemporary music.
• Fluo (artist accompaniment program) Artist accompaniment device targeting emerging musical projects at the beginning of their journey. Four selected groups/artists per year receive a year-long accompaniment journey including coaching, residencies, and studio access.
• Phospho (artist accompaniment program) Artist accompaniment device for professional or semi-professional artists and groups. Provides personalized support on topics such as structuring, funding, rights management, media training, artistic coaching, and daytime studio access. Launched as a successor to the former 'GO' program.
• Les studios de répétition Facility rental offering five rehearsal studios plus a studio control room for recording sessions. Free rehearsals are provided to Vannes All Star participants, and access is included for Fluo program beneficiaries. Rental requests handled directly via [email protected].
• Concert ticketing and subscription memberships (Supernova, Studionova) Concert ticketing and subscription services. L'Echonova offers season subscription cards (Supernova and Studionova) providing reduced rates, free concerts, private invitations, and partner discounts on a recurring annual basis. Distributed via Shotgun and at the venue.
• Venue privatization Full venue rental for private events including corporate functions, parties, and seminars. Bookings managed directly via email with the venue administrator.

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération (GMVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMVA is the primary institutional owner of L'Echonova. The venue operates as a Régie Autonome et Personnalisée (REMA) under GMVA's governance. GMVA provides core funding, infrastructure, and strategic direction. L'Echonova plays a key role in the cultural development mission of the agglomeration.
• DRAC Bretagne (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional cultural affairs office of the French Ministry of Culture provides institutional funding and regulatory oversight. Listed as a key institutional supporter alongside other public bodies.
• Région BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brittany regional council provides institutional funding and cultural development support to L'Echonova and its programming.
• Département du MorbihancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Morbihan departmental council provides institutional funding and cultural development support to L'Echonova.
• CNM (Centre national de la musique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance's national music center provides institutional support and funding for musical development and venue infrastructure.
• SACEMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French collective society of music authors and publishers supports L'Echonova, which operates under public performance licenses (L-R-19-1389, L-R-20-200, L-R-20-199).
• FEDELIMA (Fédération des Lieux de Musiques Actuelles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEDELIMA is the national federation of contemporary music venues in France. L'Echonova is a member, benefiting from network resources, best practice sharing, and collective representation.
• SMA (Syndicat des Musiques Actuelles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMA is the union of contemporary music organizations in France. L'Echonova is a member, participating in collective advocacy and professional network activities.
• Copie PrivéeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopie Privée is the French private copying compensation body that supports cultural venues through royalty distributions.
• Les Scènes du GolfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Scènes du Golfe is the intercommunal cultural network of the Golfe du Morbihan. L'Echonova co-produces Les Émancipéés festival with Les Scènes du Golfe and the Ville de Vannes, and collaborates on broader territorial cultural programming.
• Ville de VannescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Vannes co-produces Les Émancipéés festival with L'Echonova and Les Scènes du Golfe. Vannes also hosts Echopark events (Vélodrome, La Traverse port area) and provides venue access for off-site programming.
• LoxityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate partner of Les Émancipéés festival. Loxity provides private-sector sponsorship and marketing support to the festival.
• Crédit AgricoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a supporter of Les Émancipéés festival alongside other institutional and private partners (DRAC Bretagne, Région Bretagne, Département du Morbihan, CNM, SACEM, Ville d'Arradon).
• ShotguncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShotgun.live is the primary ticketing platform for L'Echonova events and also distributes membership/subscription cards (Supernova). The platform handles ticket sales, subscriptions, and event management for the venue.
• Ticketmaster FrancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketmaster.fr serves as a secondary ticketing platform for some events (e.g., ARMA JACKSON), providing access to a broader national and international audience of concert-goers.
• TogetzerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarpooling coordination platform used for each event to encourage sustainable mobility and reduce the venue's carbon footprint. Integrated into event pages as a free carpooling solution.
• Orcade SpectaclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrcade Spectacles is listed as the organizer of the ARMA JACKSON concert at L'Echonova, meaning the artist or promoter uses L'Echonova as a venue rather than L'Echonova self-programming the event.
• BASE PRODUCTIONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBASE PRODUCTION is listed as the organizer of the EIFFEL concert, indicating the artist/promoter books L'Echonova as a venue for their tour.
• Ti Ar Vro Bro GwenedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association supporting traditional Breton culture, listed as a supporter of the Détours festival, specifically the bal trad event combining Breton dance traditions with contemporary music.
• No Border Festival (Hors les Murs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe No Border Festival (Hors les Murs) provided support for the Bongo Joe Night event at L'Echonova, a carte blanche to the Bongo Joe Record label featuring international world music acts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Chabada: SMAC venue in Angers operating a contemporary music concert hall with associated cultural actions and artist support. Closely comparable in format, scale and public-institution funding logic to L'Echonova.
• Le Bikini: Concert venue and festival organizer in Toulouse (Ramonville-Saint-Agne) presenting contemporary music programming. Comparable as a regional concert venue + festival operator within the French SMAC ecosystem.
• Le Transbordeur: A major SMAC-style contemporary music venue in Villeurbanne (Lyon) operating a concert hall, festival programming, and artist support functions. Highly comparable to L'Echonova in venue+festival+accompaniment model, just at a larger metropolitan scale.
• La Coopérative de Mai: SMAC venue and concert organizer in Clermont-Ferrand combining a 2,000-capacity hall with festival and artist-development work. Mirrors L'Echonova's venue-plus-programming-plus-accompaniment structure within the French SMAC network.
• Le Cargo: SMAC venue in Caen running a concert program, festival activity and artist accompaniment — directly comparable peer within the same French public-venue network.
• Le Grand Mix: SMAC venue in Tourcoing (Hauts-de-France) running a contemporary music concert program with festival and artist accompaniment — analogous mixed model of venue operation plus artist development.
• Le Rocher de Palmer: SMAC venue near Bordeaux combining a 2-room concert hall with festival production, cultural-action programs and artist accompaniment — a structural peer in the French 'lieux de musiques actuelles' network.
• La Sirène: SMAC venue in La Rochelle operating a concert hall, festivals and artist support devices under similar French public-institution governance to L'Echonova — directly comparable in scale, programming breadth and subsidy model.
• La Maroquinerie: A long-established contemporary music venue in Paris (20th arr.) with a multi-room concert hall, dedicated festival activity and artist development programs — directly analogous in business model and French SMAC context.

Regional players

• L'Antipode: SMAC venue in Rennes, the Brittany regional capital — same regional territory as L'Echonova but serving a larger metro. Functions as both a peer competitor for audiences and a potential co-programming partner within the Brittany cultural network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpt5OhV-l9HFxS5ycq5uYJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/lechonova
• Instagraminstagram.com/lechonova
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l'echonova

Compliance2 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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