KABARDOCK

What KABARDOCK does

Kabardock is a French non-profit cultural venue (Association déclarée AGEMA) operating under the Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC) label since 2007 — the only SMAC venue in French overseas territories. Founded in 2004 in Le Port, La Réunion, on a political initiative from the Ville du Port, the venue runs three complementary performance spaces: Kargo (900 seats), Kabardock Kafé (200 seats), and Kabine auditorium (120 seats), for total live capacity of 1,220. Professional rehearsal studios with quality equipment (Pearl drums, Shure microphones, JBL speakers, various amplifiers) are also operated for hourly rental.

The business model combines earned income and public funding. Earned revenue streams include ticket sales (free to €25 per ticket), annual Karte Kabardock membership subscriptions (€10/€8 per year), rehearsal studio rentals (€7/hour member, €10/hour non-member), and on-site bar services. Public funding flows from Ville du Port, TCO (Territoires des Communes de l'Ouest), Région Réunion, Département de La Réunion, DAC Réunion (French Ministry of Culture), CNM, SACEM, and Copie Privée. Ticketing is sold through billetterie.kabardock.com, monticket.re, and the physical box office.

Kabardock serves a broad audience spanning general performing arts attendees, professional and amateur musicians (studio users), families and school groups (PEAC cultural education programs, KANIKI youth programming), community and senior populations (cultural mediation, neighborhood concerts in priority QPV areas), resident artists (Lantouraz), and developing artists (Dalonaz, Békali). The venue also operates complementary artist development programs including KWÉKILÉ industry information sessions and Békali cross-venue creation alliance with three other western Réunion venues. Distribution includes co-presented events with regional festival partners (Sakifo, Francofolies, Jazz Dann Port, Opus Pocus) and international exchange via the Monkey Week (Spain) Garage Bands program.

Name

KABARDOCK

Legal name

AGEMA - Association déclarée

Website

https://kabardock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kabardock is the sole SMAC-licensed live music venue in French overseas territories, operating three performance spaces (1,220 total seats) and rehearsal studios in Le Port, La Réunion, serving performing arts audiences, musicians, schools, and community groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Performance Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Performing arts center
• Rehearsal studio rental
• Artist development programs
• Cultural mediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Port

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and show admissions at varying price points ranging from free to €25. Ticket sales conducted via online platform billetterie.kabardock.com and physical box office at the venue.
2. Annual Membership (Karte Kabardock): Annual membership cards providing up to €6 reduction on concert tickets plus additional benefits. Standard membership €10/year, reduced rate €8/year for job seekers, students, retirees, and entertainment industry professionals.
3. Rehearsal Studio Rental: Hourly rental of professional rehearsal spaces. €7/hour for members, €10/hour for non-members. Additional €5/session for optional equipment rental. Annual €5/person membership required.
4. Bar Services: On-site bar operations generating revenue during events and performances.
5. Cultural Funding and Subsidies: Operating support from public partners including Ville du Port, TCO, Région Réunion, Département de La Réunion, and Ministry of Culture (DAC Réunion), as well as CNM and thematic funding from organizations like SACEM and Copie Privée.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KABARDOCK is a contemporary music venue (SMAC - Scène de Musiques Actuelles) in Le Port, La Réunion, operating three complementary performance spaces (Kargo with 900 seats, Kabardock Kafé with 200 seats, and Kabine auditorium with 120 seats). The venue sells concert tickets for live music and performing arts events, rents professional rehearsal studios by the hour, sells annual Karte Kabardock memberships with ticket discounts, operates on-site bar services, and runs artist accompaniment programs (Lantouraz, Dalonaz, Békali) along with cultural mediation and community outreach activities.

Product overview

KABARDOCK is a unified music venue (Scène de Musiques Actuelles/SMAC) offering three complementary performance spaces: KARGO (900 seats), KABARDOCK KAFÉ (200 seats), and KABINE auditorium (120 seats). The venue operates rehearsal studios with professional equipment and provides ticketing services through its online platform. It supports artists through multiple accompaniment programs including DALONAZ (project support), LANTOURAZ (long-term collaboration), BÉKALI (creation support device), and KWÉKILÉ (information sessions). The KARTE KABARDOCK membership card provides ongoing benefits to regular patrons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KARGO Concert Hall The main concert hall of the Kabardock venue with a capacity of 900 seats, hosting major concerts and performances across genres including jazz, funk, soul, rock, Afro, Caribbean, Sega, Maloya, dancehall, dub, and hip hop. Accessible to people with reduced mobility via ramps and elevators with a dedicated wheelchair platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only SMAC venue in French overseas territories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville du Port (City of Le Port)coreOthersFounding political entity that established Kabardock in 2004. Primary municipal funder and supporter of the venue's operations and mission. Provides ongoing operational support and political backing.
• TCO (Territoire des Communes de l'Ouest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal body representing western La Réunion municipalities. Co-founded Békali program with Kabardock and provides territorial development funding.
• Région RéunioncoreOthersRegional council of La Réunion providing institutional funding and support for cultural infrastructure and programming.
• Département de La RéunioncoreOthersDepartmental government providing institutional funding and cultural development support.
• DAC Réunion / Ministère de la CulturecoreOthersDirection des Affaires Culturelles de La Réunion representing the French Ministry of Culture. Provides SMAC designation, institutional funding, and oversight for cultural policy implementation.
• CNM (Centre National de la Musique)minorOthersNational music center providing thematic funding and support for music sector development in France.
• SACEMminorOthersFrench music authors' society providing rights management support and cultural program funding including Fabriques à Musique partnerships.
• Copie PrivéeminorOthersPrivate copying compensation organization providing cultural funding support.
• FEDELIMA (Fédération des Lieux de Musiques Actuelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of contemporary music venues. Kabardock is a member, participating in network knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and best practice development.
• SMA (Syndicat des Musiques Actuelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of contemporary music venues and promoters. Kabardock is a member, contributing to sector advocacy and professional network development.
• PRMA (Plateforme Réunionnaise des Musiques Actuelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional platform for contemporary music in La Réunion. Kabardock participates in KWÉKILÉ information sessions and network coordination.
• Békali Partner Venues (Léspas, Le Séchoir, Théâtre sous les Arbres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour western La Réunion venues united since 2011 in the Békali program supporting artistic creation through residencies, diffusion, and cultural action. Annual support for three Reunionese creations.
• Le KerveguenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue in Saint-Pierre for co-presented events and touring performances.
• Jazz Dann PortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual jazz festival in Le Port for which Kabardock provides support and collaboration.
• Sakifo Musik FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor music festival in La Réunion. Partner for talent development and cross-promotion.
• Francofolies de La RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrancophone music festival in La Réunion. Partner venue for artist promotion and cultural programming.
• ZE SHOPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retailer partner for events including Brokant'Muzik music market.
• Edena Boissons (Phoenix Beer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage supplier and partner for events and venue bar operations.
• FNAC RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner for ticket sales and event promotion.
• Citroën RéunionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing vehicle support for transportation and logistics.
• Réseau TrwazèrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéseau Ressource Réunion (resource network) providing KWÉKILÉ information session facilitators and expert speakers on music industry topics.
• La Friche Centre d'Arts VisuelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for artistic development and cross-disciplinary cultural programming.
• La Cité Éducative (Cité Éducative de la Ville du Port)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational network partnered for youth cultural programs including Mercredis Loisirs (Wednesday leisure activities) and What's Up Kidz urban arts workshops.
• SIDR, SODIAC, SEMADER (Social Housing Providers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing organizations partnering for neighborhood concert events and community cultural outreach in priority urban areas.
• SHLMR (Société HLM de la Réunion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing operator partnered for senior café musical programs and cultural access for elderly residents.
• Centre Social et Culturel Coeur SaignantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center partnered for What's Up Kidz urban arts workshops during school vacations.
• Académie de La RéunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority partnered for PÉAC (Parcours d'Éducation Artistique et Culturelle) school programs and cultural education initiatives.
• Monkey Week (El Puerto de Santa María, Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish music industry event partnered through Garage Bands for cross-border artist exchange between La Réunion and Spain.
• Opus PocuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert series/promotion entity co-presenting international artist performances at Kabardock venues.
• Caramba Culture LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction company coordinating touring performances including Emily Loizeau's La Réunion concert tour.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Cartonnerie: SMAC venue in Reims focused on emerging contemporary music scenes with dedicated artist development. Similar cultural-mediation mandate and SMAC label-based funding model to Kabardock.
• Le Confort Moderne: SMAC-labelled venue in Poitiers combining concert hall, studios and artist residencies. Mirrors Kabardock's hybrid venue-plus-artist-development model with comparable scale and public funding profile.
• La Vapeur: SMAC venue in Dijon operating complementary performance spaces with rehearsal studios and artist accompaniment programs. Directly comparable in scope, mission, and SMAC funding structure to Kabardock.
• Le Transbordeur: Major SMAC-labelled venue in Lyon with multi-format capacity and contemporary music programming. Structurally the closest mainland France parallel to Kabardock's three-venue, multi-format SMAC operating model.
• L'Espas: Cultural venue in Saint-Louis, La Réunion, and Békali partner. Runs contemporary music and performing arts programming on the same island with overlapping artist development objectives and shared regional funder base.
• Le Rockstore: SMAC venue in Montpellier with multiple performance spaces and contemporary music programming. Comparable multi-room SMAC structure with bar operations and ticketed concert programming.
• Théâtre sous les Arbres: Theatre and live performance venue in Le Port (adjacent to Kabardock), Békali partner. Comparable contemporary performance programming with strong educational and community outreach orientation within the same micro-market.
• Le Séchoir: Cultural venue in Le Tampon, La Réunion, co-founder of the Békali alliance with Kabardock. Operates a comparable multi-disciplinary contemporary music/arts program and shares the same island market and partnership ecosystem, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.

Broad incumbents

• Le Bataclan: Iconic Paris live music venue with similar multi-genre contemporary music programming. Operates at significantly larger scale as an established commercial incumbent rather than under the SMAC public-funder model.
• La Maroquinerie: Established Paris concert venue presenting contemporary music programming. Operates in the same broad SMAC-adjacent ecosystem but as a private operator in the much larger Paris market rather than a publicly labelled SMAC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kabardock

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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