LE CRI DU PORT

What LE CRI DU PORT does

Le Cri du Port is a French non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) operating a dedicated jazz concert venue and cultural center at 8 Rue du Pasteur Heuzé in the Saint Lazare neighborhood of Marseille, between La Joliette and Gare Saint-Charles. Founded approximately two decades ago — evidenced by the 15th edition of "Jazz sur la Ville" in 2021 — the organization presents a continuous season of contemporary jazz concerts (national and international artists) in a roughly 150-seat hall on the first floor of the Parvis des Arts building, alongside extensive cultural-education programming for children, youth, schools, and families under the Fabulajazz umbrella and similar initiatives. The legal entity operates under Michel Antonelli as publication director, with five employees.

Core products and services are organized as a single unified cultural offering: (i) ticketed jazz concerts (typical pricing €8–€18 with reduced rates for students, job seekers, disabled attendees, and groups, plus free entry for under-6s); (ii) the weekly Jazz en Choeur choral workshop led by Caroline Tolla (subscribed model, €85/quarter normal / €70 reduced, plus €10 annual adhesion); (iii) artist residencies, accompanist, and professional development (Rendez-vous Pro) for emerging and professional jazz musicians; (iv) children's and family programming (Un Air de Famille at MPT Kléber Saint-Lazare, Jeune Public shows including Des Rivages, Les Contes Persans, Gigambitus); (v) digital/audio extensions — the Curiosités Sonores and Au Plus Près podcasts on SoundCloud, plus the monthly Crépiments Jazz radio show and live concert broadcasts via a 2020 partnership with Radio Grenouille (88.8 FM). Underlying technology is intentionally minimal — consumer SaaS for ticketing (HelloAsso) and podcast distribution (SoundCloud) — consistent with a venue-led cultural model rather than a platform business.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack combining transaction-based ticket sales (concessions for accessibility), low-friction recurring membership/subscription fees (Carte PARKER €15, annual adhesion €10, quarterly workshop subscriptions), professional-service fees for cultural-education delivery (school programs, summer camps, workshops), and — most material to solvency — recurring public subsidies and project funding from French cultural authorities: DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Centre National de la Musique (CNM, Filière Contract framework), Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, municipal authorities, and SACEM's Fabriques à Musique. Customer segments are diversified across individual jazz enthusiasts, families and young audiences, schools and educational institutions (Académie d'Aix-Marseille, Canopé, CPEM networks), and emerging/professional musicians served via residencies. Distribution combines an on-site box office, HelloAsso online ticketing, co-productions with regional venues (Charlie Free, Le Petit Duc, Salon de Musique, Espace Julien, Musée d'Histoire de Marseille), and educational institution partnerships for school-based program delivery.

Name

LE CRI DU PORT

Legal name

Le Cri du Port - Association

Website

https://criduport.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Cri du Port is a Marseille-based non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) operating a ~150-seat jazz venue that presents contemporary jazz concerts, hosts artist residencies, runs the Fabulajazz education festival and choral workshop, and broadcasts via Radio Grenouille and SoundCloud podcasts for general audiences, schools, families, and emerging jazz musicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Jazz Venue and Cultural Education

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Live jazz programming
• Jazz music education
• Cultural mediation programs
• Artist residency programs
• Youth music workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert tickets with tiered pricing based on audience category (full price, reduced rates for students/unemployed/disabled, group discounts).
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership cards providing reduced concert rates and access to bar circle: Carte PARKER at 15€ and free Carte ZAZOU for season information.
3. Cultural Education Services: Fees for educational and cultural programs including workshops, school programs (Fabulajazz), and summer music camps for children and teenagers.
4. Public Funding and Subsidies: Support from government bodies including DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Centre national de la musique, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and municipal authorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Cri du Port is a non-profit jazz venue and cultural association in Marseille that programs and presents live contemporary jazz concerts by national and international artists, supports emerging musicians through residencies and professional training, and delivers jazz education programs for children, youth, and adults (Fabulajazz festival and school projects, Jazz en Choeur choral workshop, family programs). Revenue is generated through ticket sales, annual membership cards (Carte PARKER at €15, free Carte ZAZOU), workshop subscriptions, and public cultural subsidies.

Product overview

Le Cri du Port is a jazz venue and cultural association operating as a single unified offering centered around live jazz performance and music education. The core product is concert programming featuring jazz artists, complemented by educational programs (La Fabulajazz, Jazz en Choeur workshop), podcast production (Curiosités Sonores), artist residencies, professional training, and family/youth programming. These services work together to serve both general audiences and specific educational missions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Jazz Concerts Live jazz performances by national and international jazz artists in Le Cri du Port's 150-seat concert hall at 8 Rue du Pasteur Heuzé, Marseille. Programming spans contemporary and traditional jazz styles with tiered ticket pricing between €5 and €18 per concert, and reduced rates for youth, students, unemployed, disabled patrons, and groups of 10 or more.
• La Fabulajazz Festival (Annual Jazz Festival for Children and Youth) Annual multi-project festival for children and young audiences combining jazz repertoire workshops (Ça va Jazzer!), artistic encounters, composition workshops, listening rituals, and the Fabulajazz festival itself. Developed with academic partners (Académie d'Aix-Marseille, Canopé) and eligible under PASS CULTURE. The 9th edition is announced for May 2026.
• Jazz en Choeur (Adult Choral Workshop) Weekly choral workshop for adults (18+) led by Caroline Tolla, focused on jazz harmony and vocal technique. Runs Mondays from September to June with quarterly 'Scat & Co' evening sessions featuring guest vocalists. Subscription pricing: Normal €85/quarter (30 sessions/year), Reduced €70/quarter (membership to Cri du Port at €10 annual required).
• Curiosités Sonores (Podcast Series) Original podcast and radio content series documenting jazz programming, artist residencies, workshops, and concerts at Le Cri du Port. Includes 'Au Plus Près' episodes, 'Crépitements Jazz' radio show episodes, 'Paroles de Spectateurs' segments, and concert recordings, distributed via SoundCloud and through the Radio Grenouille partnership.
• Artist Residencies Residency program providing space, time, and presentation opportunities for jazz musicians to develop creations and rehearsals at the venue. Documented residents include Line & Borders trio, Indigo Jane, Caroline Tolla Trio, Alexandre Barette, Paul Pioli & Pierre Fenichel, Sven Jalsco, Perrine Mansuy, Maluca Beleza, Oni Giri, Moi Mon Chat, Bertolino Le Bac, Exils, and others.
• Rendez-vous Pro (Professional Training Workshops) Professional development workshops and information sessions for music industry professionals, including Fabulajazz teacher training, ecological transformation training for cultural sector leaders, and information sessions on formation rights for musicians. Designed for music intervention students, music teachers, and cultural sector leaders.
• Un Air de Famille (Family Concerts) Monthly family musical storytelling events designed for families with children from age 6 (3 years for select programs with childcare), held at Maison Pour Tous Kléber Saint-Lazare in partnership with Le Cri du Port. Features various performers in interactive formats. Free admission with reservation.
• Annual Membership Cards (Carte PARKER and Carte ZAZOU) Annual membership cards providing reduced concert rates and access to the bar circle. Carte PARKER is priced at €15, while Carte ZAZOU is free and serves as a season information pass. Required for participation in subscription workshops such as Jazz en Choeur.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Radio GrenouillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2020Long-standing radio partnership for broadcasting concerts live. Includes the monthly 'Crépitements Jazz' radio show hosted by Armel and Aurélien, and special concert broadcasts such as Francesca Han piano solo (November 2020) and other performances. Partnership enables documentation and dissemination of jazz programming beyond the physical venue.
• JM France (Jeunesses Musicales France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member and participant in JM France network for young audience programming. Le Cri du Port organizes and hosts JM France performances and participates in the Propulse program for professional development.
• Académie d'Aix-MarseillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership for educational and cultural actions (EAC) including jazz discovery programs 'Ça va Jazzer' and 'Rencontre Artistique'. Pedagogical advisors from DSDEN contribute to curriculum development.
• CanopémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational resource partner supporting the Fabulajazz program and other cultural education initiatives targeting young audiences.
• Ligue de l'EnseignementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational league membership providing network access and participation in broader educational and cultural initiatives including the festival Des Clics et des Livres.
• Réseau Scènes d'EnfancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork membership connecting to childhood and youth cultural programming resources and best practices.
• Charlie Free, Le Petit Duc, Salon de MusiquemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with these venues for the Line & Borders project and other concert co-productions, enabling broader regional reach for performances and artist residencies.
• MPF Kléber Saint-LazaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Maison Pour Tous for children's musical activities, including weekly after-school workshops and Wednesday sessions for children from the neighborhood.
• CFMI (Centre de Formation des Musiciens Intervenants)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for training music intervention students who participate in mediation activities and educational projects at the venue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caveau de la Huchette: Historic Paris jazz club operating continuously since 1946 in a small basement venue. Comparable as a dedicated live-jazz venue with a longstanding programming tradition and a similar intimate-capacity, ticketed model.
• Duc des Lombards: Iconic Paris jazz club presenting national and international jazz artists in an intimate venue. Directly comparable as a dedicated jazz venue offering live performances, artist programming, and ticketed events to jazz enthusiasts.
• Le Petit Duc: Jazz venue in Aix-en-Provence, identified in Le Cri du Port's own partnership data as a co-production partner. Directly comparable as a regional French jazz venue with shared artists and co-produced projects.
• Sunset Sunside: Two-room Paris jazz venue (Sunset and Sunside) hosting established and emerging jazz artists. Closely comparable as a year-round jazz concert venue with similar programming depth, ticketed shows, and artist-development mission.
• Le Baiser Salé: Paris Latin Quarter jazz venue with live performances and a connected record label. Comparable as a multi-format jazz operation combining concerts, residencies, and artist support in a dense urban setting.
• Le Boeuf sur le Toit: Long-running Paris venue combining a bar/restaurant with a jazz and live-music programming schedule. Comparable as a ticketed jazz venue with an integrated hospitality offering, similar to Le Cri du Port's concert hall + bar model.

Others

• La Friche la Belle de Mai: Large Marseille cultural center hosting multidisciplinary programming including music, exhibitions, and educational projects. Relevant as a Marseille-based cultural institution with overlapping youth/educational programming and public-funding dynamics, though broader in scope than a dedicated jazz venue.
• Théâtre National de la Criée: Marseille-based national theater with public funding and a varied live-performance program including musical productions. Comparable as a publicly supported Marseille arts institution operating in the same city and funding ecosystem, though oriented to dramatic rather than jazz programming.

Regional players

• Cargo de Nuit: Montpellier concert venue hosting jazz, world music, and contemporary artists. Comparable as a regional French live-music venue with similar ticketing, artist-development, and educational outreach dimensions.
• Le Périscope: Lyon-based venue dedicated to contemporary jazz, improvised music, and associated festivals. Comparable as a regional French jazz venue with a similar concert-and-residency model, though operating in a different metro area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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