Association AVEC - La Gare de Coustellet

What Association AVEC - La Gare de Coustellet does

Association AVEC (Animation Vauclusienne Éducative et Culturelle), operating as La Gare de Coustellet, is a French non-profit cultural association (Loi 1901) founded in 1996 that runs a multi-disciplinary cultural venue in Maubec, Vaucluse (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). The organization operates a single venue (105 quai des entreprises, Coustellet) with a small team of 6 employees and structures its activities around three pillars: contemporary music programming (musiques actuelles), youth and family services (jeunes et familles), and associative life (vie associative). Its core programs include Accueil Jeunes (youth reception for ages 11-17), the annual SIDERO Festival of extreme music co-organized with Les Passagers du Zinc, the JUMP artistic accompaniment program for emerging artists, the LOCOMOTIV musician support device, the CLAS school support program, and an Espace de Vie Sociale hosting workshops, health meetings, and intergenerational activities.

The association has no proprietary technology stack; it relies on a WordPress CMS website, off-the-shelf ticketing platforms (ARTTICK/Ticboss with PAYBOX VERIFONE and 3D SECURE payment processing), and distribution partnerships with Fnac Spectacles and France Billets. Its revenue model blends four streams: annual membership fees (€6/year), activity fees scaled by family quotient (quotient familial) for youth programs, ticket sales for concerts and events, and public funding from the SDJES du Vaucluse (Service Départemental à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports) and five partner communes under a Convention Territoriale Globale (CTG) signed with Maubec, Cabrières d'Avignon, Lagnes, Oppède, and Les Beaumettes. The association is governed by a board led by President Madeleine Grégoire, with no traditional ownership structure or equity instruments, and no headcount growth signals, M&A activity, or disclosed revenue figures are present in the available source material.

Name

Association AVEC - La Gare de Coustellet

Legal name

Association A.V.E.C (Animation Vauclusienne Éducative et Culturelle)

Website

https://aveclagare.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association AVEC operates La Gare de Coustellet, a French non-profit cultural venue in Vaucluse delivering contemporary music programming, youth services (ages 11-17), and community activities for residents of five partner communes under a Convention Territoriale Globale agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Cultural & Community Festivals (Ticketed) (THAJAFAI), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Contemporary music venue
• Community cultural events
• Youth music education
• Non-profit arts association
• Rural performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Maubec (Coustellet)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for association members
2. Activity fees: Fees for youth activities, workshops, and summer programs based on family quotient (quotient familial)
3. Ticket sales: Concert and event ticket sales through online platforms and on-site
4. Public funding: Government subsidies and support from SDJES du Vaucluse and local communes under Convention Territoriale Globale

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Association AVEC operates La Gare de Coustellet, a cultural venue in Maubec (Vaucluse), programming contemporary music concerts, a youth music education program ("Musiques au Bercail"), and community cultural events. As a French non-profit (Loi 1901), it sells tickets to shows, collects membership fees from members, and receives public subsidies to support programming and outreach.

Product overview

La Gare de Coustellet is a cultural center operated by Association AVEC (Animation Vauclusienne Éducative et Culturelle), offering a multi-faceted portfolio of cultural, educational, and community services. The organization's core offerings include: Musiques Actuelles - a comprehensive contemporary music programming featuring concerts, jam sessions, and artistic development; Accueil Jeunes - a youth center providing activities and support for 11-17 year olds; the JUMP artistic accompaniment program supporting emerging artists; LOCOMOTIV for musician support; and an Espace de Vie Sociale for community activities. The venue hosts the annual SIDERO Festival celebrating extreme music and partners on regional events. The association also runs the CLAS school support program, digital literacy workshops, and intergenerational activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary music concert programming Recurring contemporary music concert series held at La Gare de Coustellet in Maubec, presenting current musical artists and styles to local audiences and visitors.
• Musiques au Bercail (youth music education program) Dedicated youth music education initiative run by the association to introduce local children and adolescents to music as part of community cultural outreach.
• Community cultural events and animations Broader community cultural events and animations hosted at the venue, complementing the music concerts with locally oriented cultural activities.
• La Gare de Coustellet venue hire / performance space Use of the converted La Gare de Coustellet building as a cultural performance and event space in Maubec, available to support association programming and partner activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Territorial reach across 5 communes through CTG partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Passagers du ZinccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SIDERO Festival, a multi-venue festival of extreme music held across two locations: La Rotonde (Châteaurenard) and La Gare (Coustellet). Both associations co-program the festival featuring metal, rock, punk, and hardcore acts.
• Les Estivales (Les Taillades)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for avant-concert events at Les Taillades, with La Gare supporting artist programming through LOCOMOTIV artistic accompaniment device.
• LMV D'CLIC (Luberon Monts de Vaucluse)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital mediation partner providing workshops on digital citizenship, parental guidance on internet use, and computer skills training at La Gare.
• France ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment services partner providing digital skills workshops including France Titres, tax declarations, and administrative procedures assistance.
• Diabète en LuberonminorOthersLocal health association whose president Anne-Cécile conducts health awareness workshops on diabetes at La Gare.
• Fnac SpectaclescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor ticketing distributor for concert and event tickets. Part of the ticketing ecosystem including France Billets and ARTTICK/Ticboss.
• France BilletscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform for event tickets, integrated with Fnac Spectacles network.
• ARTTICK (Ticboss)coreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing software provider managing online ticket sales and payment processing with secure banking platforms PAYBOX VERIFONE and 3D SECURE.
• Lub'Art FestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighboring urban art festival created 2024 in Coustellet, promoting local and regional artists through street art and performances.
• Yeah Festival (Lourmarin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndie-rock festival in Lourmarin, established 2013, with 3-day programming at Château de Lourmarin.
• Les Hivernales (Avignon)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Avignon contemporary dance festival (48th edition in 2026), La Gare shares programming information with its audience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Yeah Festival (Lourmarin): Indie-rock festival in Lourmarin (est. 2013) already listed as a GTM partner of La Gare; near-clone festival organization within the same regional geography.

Direct peers

• Les Passagers du Zinc: French associative music venue that co-programs the SIDERO Festival with La Gare de Coustellet; same Law 1901 nonprofit model, similar contemporary-music programming in a similar regional catchment, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Le Périscope: Independent music venue in Lyon programmed by an association, focused on contemporary and emerging artists with artist-support services; comparable scale and mission to La Gare de Coustellet, though urban rather than rural.
• La Cartonnerie: Reims-based associative music venue operating as a SMAC-like cultural center with contemporary music programming and emerging-artist support; closely comparable governance and program mix to La Gare.
• La Rotonde (Châteaurenard): Twin venue for the SIDERO extreme-music festival alongside La Gare de Coustellet; direct partner and near-clone of its program and operational model in a neighboring Provençal commune.

Broad incumbents

• Le Ninkasi: Lyon-area independent music venue and brewery with associative roots and contemporary-music programming; comparable operating philosophy but bigger scale and additional F&B revenue line.
• Le Rocher de Palmer: Mid-size associative concert venue near Bordeaux (Cenon) hosting contemporary music and festivals; comparable in operating model (association + public funding) and programming scope to La Gare, but at materially larger scale and urban catchment.
• La Coopérative de Mai: Larger SCIC-status music venue in Clermont-Ferrand running a multi-genre concert program under cooperative/associative status; compares on governance form and live-music programming breadth, though at greater scale than La Gare.
• La Maroquinerie: Established Parisian live-music venue running year-round concerts across contemporary genres; comparable on core activity (ticketed live music) but operates at much larger scale and commercial footing.

Emerging players

• Les Hivernales (Avignon): Major Avignon contemporary dance festival (48th edition in 2026) with which La Gare already shares programming information; comparable in being a cultural festival/community-arts organizer in the same PACA region, but specialized in dance rather than contemporary music.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/garecoustellet
• Facebookfacebook.com/lagaredecoustellet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-avec-la-gare-de-coustellet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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