Le MONTY

What Le MONTY does

Le MONTY is a Belgian ASBL (nonprofit association) operating a multi-functional cultural tiers-lieu at 58 rue de Charleroi in Genappe, Walloon Brabant, founded in 2018 by the internationally recognized puppetry company TOF Théâtre. The venue combines artistic, cultural, citizen, and sustainable-food functions under one roof, offering three rentable spaces — a 150-seat performance hall (320 m²), a 60-seat bar/foyer (100 m²), and a 25-person polyvalent reception room (50 m²) — all wheelchair accessible and equipped with basic audiovisual infrastructure. Core programming spans theater, puppetry, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, repair cafés, language exchanges, writing workshops, and a citizen cinema club co-built with Le 38.

The business model is a hybrid of transactional and community-funded revenue. Transactional streams include ticket sales (€7-€25, with inclusive soutien/juste/réduit tiers and Article 27 acceptance), on-site cantine meals (€10-€15/plate), and quote-based space rental for 25-150 person events. Recurring/subscription streams include the MONTY PASS season pass (Sept 2026-Apr 2027, 15% discount on 4+ events) and the Les P'tits Pot(e)s épicerie membership (€20/year plus 6 volunteer shifts). Donations via IBAN and standing orders supplement earned revenue. Operating sustainability is anchored by public funding from Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Province du Brabant wallon, Ville de Genappe, Loterie Nationale, and Article 27, with significant in-kind support from TOF Théâtre as resident company and Alain Moreau serving as artistic and general director.

Le MONTY serves a hybrid customer base of local Genappe residents and rural Walloon Brabant families, artists and performing-arts companies seeking equipped venues, local associations and citizen collectives, and sustainability-oriented consumers participating in the cooperative épicerie and permaculture collective. Distribution is community-led and event-driven: organic social (Facebook LeMontyGenappe, Instagram lmontygenappe), newsletter, partner cross-promotion across 15+ allied organizations, press coverage in Le Soir, RTBF, L'Avenir BW, and La Libre, and the Utick online ticketing platform. The organization coordinates the annual Nourrir à 4 Bras food-transition festival across three municipalities (36+ partners, 25+ activities, 16+ venues as of 2025), with the 2026 edition focused on food justice.

Name

Le MONTY

Legal name

Le Monty (association sans but lucratif de droit belge)

Website

https://lemonty.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le MONTY is a Belgian ASBL nonprofit tiers-lieu in Genappe operating three rental venues (25-150 seats), a cantine, and a participatory épicerie, serving local communities, artists, and associations through cultural programming, citizen activities, and sustainable-food initiatives funded by ticket sales, subscriptions, donations, and public subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural venue and community arts center

NAICS

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Karaoke Bars & Entertainment Bars (THAFAEAH), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Cultural venue hosting
• Community arts programming
• Performing arts rental
• Participatory grocery cooperative
• Sustainable food cantine

Headquarters

HQ city

Genappe

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Revenue from ticket sales for performances, concerts, exhibitions, and events. Includes online booking via Utick platform and on-site/cash sales.
2. Catering and cantine services: On-site cantine providing meals during evening events (from 18:30). Variable format depending on occasion: plat du jour, buffet, shareable plates, or thematic offerings. Focus on homemade, local, seasonal, and plant-forward cuisine at affordable prices.
3. Space rental: Rental of versatile spaces (25-150 capacity) for events, meetings, workshops, performances. Spaces equipped with basic audiovisual setup adaptable to needs. Accessibility for persons with reduced mobility.
4. Donations and support: Donations via bank transfer (BE09 3631 9800 7857), regular donor program with standing orders, and on-site donations. IBAN provided for support contributions.
5. Membership subscriptions: MONTY PASS subscription offering 15% discount on 4+ events from September 2026 to April 2027 season. Predictable revenue stream providing operational stability.
6. Epicerie membership: Les P'tits Pot(e)s cooperative épicerie - membership at 20€ annually plus commitment to 6 shifts of 3 hours per year. Community-managed bulk and local products store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le MONTY operates a multi-functional "tiers-lieu" (third place) in Genappe combining cultural venue services with citizen and sustainable-food programming. It hosts concerts, theatre, puppet shows, exhibitions, workshops, and community events across three equipped spaces (Salle de Spectacle with 150 seats, Bar/Foyer with 60 seats, and a polyvalent room with 25 seats), supported by an on-site cantine serving local/seasonal meals, an adjacent participatory bulk épicerie, recurring community workshops, and festivals such as Nourrir à 4 Bras and MAboule. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, space rental, food sales, subscriptions, and donations.

Product overview

Le MONTY is a third-place cultural venue (tiers-lieu) offering multiple interconnected services: three rental venues (Salle de Spectacle with 150 seats, Bar/Foyer with 60 seats, and Polyvalent Space with 25 seats), a canteen service (Les P'tits Plats du Mmmonty), an adjacent participatory grocery store (Les P'tits Pot(e)s), and various recurring community activities including Repair Café, language exchanges, writing workshops, and a citizen cinema club. The venue coordinates the Permapotes permaculture collective and organizes the annual Festival Nourrir à 4 Bras. Cultural programming includes theatre, puppet shows, concerts, exhibitions, and films. Ticket sales and space reservations are managed through the Utick platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salle de Spectacle A 320 m² fully dimmable performance hall with 150 seated capacity, equipped with dressing rooms, available for rehearsals, performances, conferences, screenings, debates, and assemblies. Technical specification sheet and seating plan are available for download.
• Espace Bar/Foyer A 100 m² bright bar and foyer space with 60 seated capacity and 80% dimmable lighting, featuring a small stage for intimate concerts, talks, and small performances.
• Espace d'Accueil Polyvalent A 50 m² multipurpose reception space with 25-person seated capacity, wheelchair accessible, suitable for meetings, exhibition openings, workshops, and other events.
• Les P'tits Plats du Mmmonty The venue's canteen service offering locally-sourced, seasonal meals with a focus on plant-based options. Operates on event evenings starting at 6:30 PM, providing either a daily special (€15 plate) or light meal (€10 plate) at affordable prices.
• Les P'tits Pot(e)s Cooperative Épicerie Participatory bulk grocery store located adjacent to Le MONTY, offering organic, locally-sourced products at reasonable prices through member participation. Members pay €20 annually and commit to six 3-hour shifts per year; approximately 80 active member families.
• PASS MONTY Season Subscription Season subscription offering at least 4 events from September 2026 to April 2027 with a 15% discount, providing guaranteed audience for the venue and access to selected spectacles, concerts, and screenings.
• Festival Nourrir à 4 Bras A 10-day multidisciplinary festival dedicated to food, ecological, and social transition, held annually in May-June across Genappe, Villers-la-Ville, and Les Bons Villers, connecting producers, transformers, and consumers.
• Location des Espaces (Space Rental Service) Space rental service for events with venues accommodating 25 to 150 people, equipped with basic audiovisual equipment (microphone, sound system, projector, WiFi) adapted to specific needs. Quote-based pricing.
• Repas Parents-Enfants (Parent-Child Meals) Monthly family dining event held on Friday evenings from 5 PM, offering local seasonal meals in a child-friendly environment where parents, grandparents, and families can dine together.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves as incubator for citizen initiatives and associative projects that may not exist otherwise
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• TOF ThéâtrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Internationally recognized puppetry company and creative force behind MONTY's founding. Provides artistic direction, programming (including MAboule festival), and residence facilities. Alain Moreau serves as MONTY's artistic and general director. Deep integration as founding partner and resident company.
• Le 38 - Carrefour culturel de GenappecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural center of Genappe co-constructing citizen cinema club with MONTY. Jointly selects films, develops themes, and facilitates post-screening discussions and debates.
• GAL Pays des 4 BrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal action group coordinating food festival Nourrir à 4 Bras with MONTY. Manages Ruralité en Fête festival and agricultural programming. Key partner for food transition initiatives.
• Les Permapotes de GenappecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen-initiated permaculture collective partnered with MONTY. Organizes monthly activities: knowledge exchanges, thematic discussions, workshops, and training. Makes MONTY their regular meeting space.
• Les P'tits Pot(e)scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipatory bulk épicerie cooperative at 56 rue de Charleroi (adjacent to MONTY). Self-managed by ~80 member families. MONTY is one of their first customers. Shared mission of sustainable, accessible food.
• Kurieuze & CiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction and support structure for performing arts. Has registered office at MONTY, manages administrative follow-up of projects, and accompanies companies/artists in production and distribution.
• M-CollectifsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective federating puppetry, object theater and associated arts operators in Wallonia-Brussels. Represents, defends and promotes these artistic practices.
• AltercoopsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen renewable energy cooperative developing local sustainable energy projects in connection with territorial energy transition challenges.
• Compagnons BâtisseurssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for European Solidarity Corps volunteers. Receives 1-2 volunteers annually (September-September) supporting cultural and environmental projects while discovering local associative life.
• Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB)coreOthersPrimary public funder of Walloon-Brussels cultural sector. Provides essential subsidies supporting MONTY's operations and programming.
• Province du Brabant walloncoreOthersProvincial authority supporting MONTY's renovation and operations as part of Walloon cultural infrastructure.
• Ville de GenappecoreOthersHost municipality providing support and partnership. Part of convention with Province du Brabant wallon for MONTY renovations. Agricultural Commission collaborates on food festivals.
• Centre du Théâtre ActionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport organization for engaged theater (théâtre-action) in Wallonia-Brussels. Partner for Résistances festival and related programming.
• PAC brabançonnesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular Education Center of Walloon Brabant. Co-organizes writing workshops and book arpentages with MONTY.
• Nourrir l'HumanitésupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella label grouping dozens of festivals and hundreds of food-related activities across Belgium since 2017. Supports initiatives showcasing alternatives to agro-industry.
• Festival AlimenterresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational food and agriculture film festival. MONTY screens films with post-screening discussions on food systems.
• Centre d'action laïquesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecular citizen movement. Partner for Résistances festival addressing social and citizen struggles.
• CNCD-11.11.11 Brabant wallonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment NGO federation. Partner for engaged citizen programming and international solidarity activities.
• MAboule FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational puppetry and associated arts festival organized annually around mid-December at MONTY, in streets and unusual spaces of Genappe. TOF Théâtre-initiated event.
• Loterie NationalesupportingOthersBelgian national lottery supporting cultural projects through lottery profits. Funder of MONTY operations.
• Article 27supportingOthersBelgian cultural access program allowing vulnerable populations to attend cultural events at reduced prices (€1.25). MONTY accepts Article 27 tickets.
• Nespa-BWsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school with active pedagogy in Walloon Brabant. Partnership for food literacy and sustainable eating initiatives.
• Centre d'accueil Croix-Rouge GenappesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Cross reception center in Genappe. Partnership includes cooking events bringing Afghan refugees together with local community.
• Festival Nourrir à 4 BrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner10-day food transition festival (late May-early June) spanning Genappe, Villers-la-Ville, and Les Bons Villers. Organized by Agricoeur and MONTY with 36+ partners, 25+ activities, 16+ venues (2025). 2026 edition focuses on food justice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centre culturel d'Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve: Recognized cultural center in the Walloon Brabant area, hosting theater, music, exhibitions, and citizen programming. Comparable public-funding model and audience base, though located in a more urban catchment.
• La Vénerie: Brussels venue combining a performing arts center with a brasserie, foyer bar, and citizen programming, run as a non-profit. Closely comparable hybrid arts + food/drink + community engagement model.
• Centre culturel de Nivelles: Recognized Walloon cultural center serving a mid-sized town in the same Brabant wallon region. Comparable as a publicly subsidized multi-disciplinary cultural venue offering performances, workshops, and community activities, though less explicitly hybridized with food and citizen services.
• Recyclart: Brussels-based cultural tiers-lieu occupying a former railway station, combining exhibitions, concerts, bar/café, workshops, and citizen activities. Closely comparable hybrid model (arts + citizen + food/drink in a single repurposed venue) at a larger urban scale.
• La Bellone: Brussels 'maison du spectacle' functioning as a third place for performing arts professionals, hosting residencies, debates, and small public events. Comparable as a hybrid arts/citizen hub with space rental and community-facing programming.
• Le 38 - Carrefour culturel de Genappe: The recognized cultural center of Genappe and an explicit MONTY partner. Operates in the same small town with overlapping cultural programming (film club, civic activities) and similar reliance on public subsidies, making it the closest geographic and functional peer.

Others

• Compagnons Bâtisseurs: Belgian non-profit mobilizing volunteers (including European Solidarity Corps placements) on renovation and community projects; host of MONTY's European Solidarity Corps volunteers. Comparable as a Belgian ASBL relying on volunteer mobilization, though focused on built-environment projects rather than cultural programming.

Broad incumbents

• Centre culturel du Brabant wallon: Federating body coordinating recognized cultural centers across the Walloon Brabant province where MONTY operates. Comparable as a regional public-funded cultural ecosystem stakeholder, though operating as an umbrella rather than a venue.
• Les Halles de Schaerbeek: Brussels performing arts venue hosting theater, dance, music, and circus with a strong community and international co-production focus. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary cultural venue but operating at significantly larger scale and urban catchment.

Regional players

• Centre culturel de Fleurus: Recognized Walloon cultural center in a smaller industrial town with similar public-funding structure and emphasis on citizen engagement and local association programming. Comparable in scale and rural/semi-rural positioning, though less explicitly a third place.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeMontyGenappe
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemontygenappe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-monty

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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