Des Lendemains Qui Chantent

What Des Lendemains Qui Chantent does

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent is a non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tulle, Corrèze, France, operating under the French government's SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) label. The association manages a live music venue platform consisting of three integrated components: a 450-seat main concert hall, a 100-capacity bar/club space for intimate performances, and Le Labo, two rehearsal studios with recording capabilities. It serves multiple customer segments including general concert audiences, amateur and professional musicians, music students, healthcare patients, and vulnerable populations through concert programming, artist residencies, studio rentals, cultural action projects, and therapeutic workshops.

The association's technology infrastructure is built around standard venue operations: professional sound and lighting systems, a cooperative online ticketing platform (SoTicket/SOCOOP) with a flat €0.50 booking fee, and integration with payment (Paybox), email marketing (Mailchimp, Heeds), and social media platforms. Le Labo studios offer affordable rehearsal space at €3-4/hour and recording at €12/hour, with monthly unlimited subscription passes at €60-80. The organization maintains 11 paid staff plus volunteer support and is governed by a volunteer board of directors under President Vincent Verger.

The business model is a hybrid of earned revenue (ticket sales, bar services, studio rentals, association memberships) and substantial public subsidies from the French Republic, Ministry of Culture, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Corrèze Department, Ville de Tulle, CNM, and SACEM. The association operates in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region with cultural programs extending across the rural Corrèze territory, including the annual C'est MA Tournée free concert tour (14th edition in 2025), Musiques Actuelles au Collège (since 2012), and OPUS youth integration program (since 2023). The organization is currently in a leadership transition following the departure of its director.

Name

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent

Legal name

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent

Website

https://deslendemainsquichantent.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent is a French non-profit cultural association operating a government-labeled SMAC music venue in Tulle, Corrèze, providing concert programming, artist development (residencies, studio rentals), and cultural outreach programs for musicians, youth, and vulnerable populations, funded primarily by public subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Artist residency programs
• Rehearsal studio rental
• Concert ticketing services
• Cultural action projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to concerts and live events. Tickets sold online via SoTicket platform, at the venue box office, and through external points of sale. Free admission for children under 12.
2. Bar Services: Beverage sales at the venue bar during concerts and events, featuring local drinks, homemade cold infusions, and local beers.
3. Studio Rental: Hourly rental of two rehearsal studios plus monthly unlimited pass options. Recording services at hourly rate. Revenue from musicians and bands practicing or recording at the venue.
4. Association Memberships: Revenue from annual membership/adhesion to the Des Lendemains Qui Chantent association, supporting the artistic and cultural project.
5. Public Funding and Subsidies: Ongoing financial support from government institutions including French Republic, Ministry of Culture, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Corrèze Department, Ville de Tulle, and project-based funding from CNM, SACEM, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent is a non-profit cultural association operating a Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC) in Tulle, Corrèze, France. The association delivers concert programming across multiple performance spaces (Grande Salle and Bar Scene), rehearsal and recording studio rentals (Le Labo), short artist residencies, and cultural action programs targeted at schools, hospitals, and community groups in the region.

Product overview

Des Lendemains Qui Chantent is a Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC) cultural venue and association in Tulle, Corrèze, operating since 2004. The venue operates as a unified venue platform consisting of a 450-capacity main concert hall, a 100-capacity club/bar space, and Le Labo rehearsal studios. The venue combines live music programming, artist development services (residencies, accompaniment, recording), and cultural action projects. Ticketing is managed through the cooperative SoTicket platform. Key programs include Musiques Actuelles au Collège, C'est MA Tournée, Kick-Off hip-hop tremplin, OPUS training-accompaniment, choir sessions, and hospital music workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grande Salle Concert Hall

Quantifiable outcome

• 66 music groups use rehearsal studios annually, plus Conservatory students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• French Republic (République française)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory of the national convention for the SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) label, providing governmental legitimacy and framework for contemporary music venue operations.
• Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory of the SMAC label convention, providing national cultural policy support and funding framework for the venue.
• Nouvelle-Aquitaine RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory of SMAC convention and supporter of regional cultural development including OPUS program for urban cultures and professional training.
• Corrèze DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory of SMAC convention and territorial partner supporting local cultural initiatives across Corrèze.
• Ville de TullecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner and provider of venue facilities. Signatory of SMAC convention, providing building and infrastructure for the association's operations.
• SMA (Syndicat des Musiques Actuelles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of contemporary music venues providing professional network, advocacy, and collective representation.
• FedelimamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of independent live music venues providing network support, resources, and professional community.
• RIM (Réseau des Musiques en Limousin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional music network in Limousin fostering collaboration among regional music professionals and venues.
• Le Rocher de PalmermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMAC venue in Cenon (Bordeaux metropolitan area) that created the OPUS program in 2019. Coordinator of the regional OPUS initiative for urban cultures and professional integration.
• Le Café MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMAC venue in Mont-de-Marsan, regional partner in the OPUS program for urban cultures and professional development.
• AmpliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic venue in Billère (Pau area), regional partner in OPUS program for urban cultures and professional integration.
• La SirèneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic venue in La Rochelle, regional partner in OPUS program since 2023 for urban cultures and professional development.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement / FAL 19majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal branch of the Ligue de l'Enseignement educational association, co-producer of Musiques Actuelles au Collège and C'est Ma Tournée projects.
• OCCE 19majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative educational organization, co-producer of Musiques Actuelles au Collège cultural action program.
• JM France (Jeunesses Musicales France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational music education organization, partner in Musiques Actuelles au Collège cultural action program.
• Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de TullemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional music conservatory partnering for MAO (computer-assisted music) workshops, with students using DLQC rehearsal studios.
• CRMtl (Centre Régional des Musiques Traditionnelles en Limousin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center for traditional music in Limousin, providing cultural expertise and local connections.
• France Bleu LimousinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional public radio station, media partner providing coverage and promotion of venue events and programming.
• Bram FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional music radio station, media partner for concert promotion and artist coverage in the region.
• Radio VassivièreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional community radio station, media partner for cultural programming and local music coverage.
• Hiero LimogesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimoges-based music federation (Fédération Hiero), co-producer providing artist support and development programs including La Discomobile device.
• Ô Soleil (café associatif)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociative café in Tulle hosting monthly 'Boeuf' music evenings in partnership with DLQC for open jam sessions.
• Le LABAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization collaborating on OPUS program for urban cultures and professional integration in rural territories.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Café Music: SMAC venue in Mont-de-Marsan and OPUS network partner. Same SMAC labeling, comparable scale and mission of promoting contemporary music in non-metropolitan France; both deliver concert programming plus artist development.
• Stereolux: SMAC venue in Nantes combining contemporary music concerts, artist residencies, and digital arts programming. Comparable as a multi-format labeled French venue with concert programming, studios, and cultural action projects.
• Le Rocher de Palmer: SMAC venue in Cenon (Bordeaux metropolitan area) and creator of the OPUS program in which DLQC participates. Directly comparable as a labeled French contemporary music venue offering concerts, artist accompaniment, and cultural action programs; the two share co-production relationships and joint programming.
• La Sirène: SMAC venue in La Rochelle and OPUS network partner since 2023. Direct peer operating the same type of labeled contemporary music programming with artist accompaniment services and territorial cultural outreach.
• Ampli: SMAC music venue in Billère (Pau area) and OPUS regional partner. Direct peer as another labeled contemporary music venue with similar concert programming, artist accompaniment, and cultural action orientation in a medium-sized French city.
• Le Cargo: SMAC venue in Caen operating concerts and contemporary music programming in a comparable organizational structure. Direct peer in the SMAC national network with similar artist accompaniment and cultural outreach missions.
• Le 6PAR4: SMAC venue in Vendôme operating concerts, artist development, and cultural mediation in a similar mid-sized French city context. Directly comparable in offering, scale, and community-anchored mission.
• Le Krakatoa: SMAC venue in Mérignac (Bordeaux area) operating a similar format of contemporary music concert hall plus rehearsal/recording studios for emerging artists. Comparable mission of supporting musiques actuelles in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Hiero Limoges: Fédération Hiero, a federation of music venues in Limoges and direct partner of DLQC for artist support and the La Discomobile device. Comparable as a regional music federation / live music ecosystem actor with overlapping artist development programs.

Broad incumbents

• La Coopérative de Mai: Larger SMAC venue in Clermont-Ferrand with a 1,200-capacity main hall. Broader incumbent in the SMAC ecosystem serving similar contemporary music and artist development purposes but at substantially greater scale, offering a useful comparable for tier-up ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/TheDLQC
• Facebookfacebook.com/deslendemains.quichantent
• Instagraminstagram.com/deslendemains
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/des-lendemains-qui-chantent

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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