MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard

What MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard does

MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard is a French "scène nationale" (national stage) — a publicly labeled cultural institution, one of 77 nationwide — operating across six venues in the Montbéliard agglomeration of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It presents a multidisciplinary season of theater, dance, circus, music, and sound art, serving the general public, families, school groups, and professional artists across the Pays de Montbéliard territory. The institution emerged in 2011 from the merger of l'Arche, l'Allan and Ars Numerica, with MALS (Sochaux) integrated in 2013, and is governed as a private non-profit association under French law (loi 1901). Since 2015, it has supported over 110 creation projects, of which 30% come from international companies and 25% from regional Bourgogne-Franche-Comté companies.

The institution's product surface spans live performance programming, a participatory arts factory (FAB-MA), and a distinctive sound-creation pole called Sonorama launched in 2021. Sonorama encompasses Radio MA (in-house radio), Studios Ars Numerica (professional binaural and 3D spatial audio production facilities within the Numerica multimedia campus), and the Station d'écoute nomade — a modular mobile listening station with 8 to 32 headphones for immersive binaural experiences deployable indoors or outdoors. Additional offerings include the annual Ouvertures Musicales festival, professional training in 3D audio led by Pascal Rueff, podcast series (Mythes), and accessibility-focused programming developed in partnership with SAT Montréal and Université Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (LAUM acoustic lab).

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) institutional public subsidies from DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération, Ville de Montbéliard, Ville de Sochaux, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Conseil Départemental du Doubs, CAF du Doubs, and ONDA; and (2) ticketing through three pricing tiers (A €27/20/5, B €20/10/5, C €10/5/5), subscription packages (Pass 5/12/20), a €10 Student Pass for ages 15–21, and integration with the national Pass Culture program. Distribution combines direct sales at the Hôtel de Sponeck box office, online sales via mapado.com, a toll-free phone reservation line (0 805 710 700), on-site venue sales, and partner channels including CSE STELLANTIS, MGEN, and Cezam/FRACAS. Marketing relies on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, seasonal brochures, press relations, and community events.

Name

MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard

Legal name

MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard

Website

https://mascenenationale.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MA scène nationale is one of 77 French national stages, presenting theater, dance, circus, music, and immersive sound art across six venues in the Montbéliard agglomeration. It serves local families, schools, and professional artists via public subsidies, ticketing, and the Sonorama binaural-audio initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Cultural Institution

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ), Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts (MPAGABAI)

Keywords

• Performing arts programming
• National stage theater
• Immersive audio production
• Cultural event venue
• Artist residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montbéliard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Subsidies: Core institutional funding from the French Ministry of Culture (DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération, Ville de Montbéliard, Ville de Sochaux, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Conseil Départemental du Doubs, and Caisse d'Allocations Familiales du Doubs. Additional support from the Office National de Diffusion Artistique.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual ticket sales across three pricing categories (A: €27/20/5, B: €20/10/5, C: €10/5/5) plus subscription passes (Pass 5, 12, 20) and student passes. Additional revenue from corporate/group bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MA scène nationale is a publicly funded French national stage (scène nationale) that presents and produces multidisciplinary performing arts programming — theatre, dance, circus, music, and sound art — across six venues in the Pays de Montbéliard agglomeration. It also operates a sound creation pole (Sonorama) including an in-house radio (Radio MA), a professional sound studio (Studios Ars Numerica), a mobile binaural listening station, and professional training in 3D audio, alongside artist residencies and participatory community programming (FAB-MA).

Product overview

MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard is one of 77 French national stages (scènes nationales), presenting multidisciplinary performing arts programming across theater, dance, circus, and music at multiple venues in the Montbéliard agglomeration. The institution operates a distinctive sound creation pole called Sonorama, encompassing Radio MA (its in-house radio), the Station d'écoute nomade (mobile immersive listening station), Studios Ars Numerica (professional binaural audio production facilities), and a professional training program in 3D audio. FAB-MA (Fabrique Artistique) serves as the participatory arm offering community engagement workshops and artist residencies. The Ouvertures Musicales festival opens each cultural season in partnership with Orchestre Victor Hugo and the local conservatory. Ticketing includes season subscription packages (Pass 5, 12, 20) and integration with the national Pass Culture program for young audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MA scène nationale Saison Programming Annual multidisciplinary performing arts season presenting theatre, dance, circus, music, and sound art performances across the six MA venues for the general public, families, and school groups.
• Sonorama (sound creation pole) Umbrella initiative for MA scène nationale's sound creation activities, including podcasts, immersive audio works, the binaural catalog, Mobiles Sound Station, professional training in 3D audio, and Radio MA.
• Radio MA In-house radio station operated by MA scène nationale as part of the Sonorama initiative, dedicated to sound creation, radio art, and local cultural programming for the Montbéliard agglomeration audience.
• FAB-MA (Fabrique Artistique) Participatory arts factory offering workshops, sensitization actions, a teacher resource center (ÉDU-LAB), and artist residencies involving local residents and community groups.
• Ouvertures Musicales Festival Annual music festival opening the cultural season, featuring events across Montbéliard heritage sites in partnership with Orchestre Victor Hugo, the Conservatoire du Pays de Montbéliard, and the Ville de Montbéliard.
• Season Pass (Pass 5, 12, 20) Subscription packages offering 5, 12, or 20 nominatively-identified tickets for performances throughout the season, with 10% discount for Pass 5, 20% for Pass 12, and 30% for Pass 20 on additional places.
• Station d'écoute nomade (Mobile Immersive Sound Station) Modular and mobile listening station deploying 8 to 32 headphones for immersive binaural sound experiences, configurable in circle or line layouts, covering 8 to 60 m² indoors or outdoors, battery autonomous, deployable for various audiences including those with limited mobility.
• Studios Ars Numerica Professional sound recording and production studios within the Numerica multimedia campus, supporting immersive audio creation for composers, directors, and choreographers, serving as an international hub for radio and sound production.
• Formation professionnelle (Professional Training in 3D Audio) Professional training programs in 3D audio and binaural sound writing for cultural sector professionals, delivered in partnership with the Longueur d'ondes festival and led by Pascal Rueff.
• Mythes Podcast Collection Podcast series exploring regional heritage through intimate stories about local cultural markers, produced by MA scène nationale as a local sound producer.
• En Famille Programming Family-oriented performances and Saturday creative workshops (Samedis créatifs) designed for children from 6 months to teens, including creative activities alongside shows and multi-disciplinary family programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110+ creation projects supported since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Orchestre Victor Hugo Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent orchestra of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, directed by Jean-François Verdier since 2010. MA's associated orchestra providing symphonic concerts throughout the season including subscription series, New Year concerts, and special events. Multiple recordings published including 'American Dream' on Alpha Classics.
• Ministère de la Culture - DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-ComtécoreOthersPrimary government funder through Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles. Provides institutional support alongside Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération, Ville de Montbéliard, Ville de Sochaux, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and Conseil Départemental du Doubs.
• Théâtre de Marionnettes de BelfortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of puppet theater productions including 'Une maison de poupée' by Plexus Polaire. Co-producer of 'Frichti' by Cie Les Îles Voisines.
• Cinéma Les Bains DouchesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner cinema for cross-programming between MA's national stage and the cinema. Joint programming including film-music hybrids, cinema-concerts, and Wong Kar-wai retrospective in echo to Flash Pig's 'The Mood for Love'.
• Making WavesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival collaborator in the conception of the Station d'écoute nomade (Immersive Sound Station), a mobile listening station for binaural audio experiences.
• Longueur d'ondesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival collaborator for professional training in 3D audio writing and the mobile sound station project. Co-organizer of professional development programs with Pascal Rueff.
• Le MolocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional music venue and cultural partner providing cross-promotion and audience development for contemporary music programming.
• La Poudrière de BelfortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranche-Comté cultural venue specializing in street arts and contemporary performance. Partner in festival programming and artist exchanges.
• 19 CRAC - Centre régional d'art contemporainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional contemporary art center collaborating on cultural programming, including Ouvertures Musicales event and cross-disciplinary artistic projects.
• Centre Wallonie-BruxellesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institute providing international artistic programming and collaboration for Walloon-Brussels productions.
• Université Bourgogne Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university collaborating on academic-cultural projects and research-creation initiatives including LAUM (Laboratoire Acoustique) for accessible dance research.
• Société des ArtsTechnologiques (SAT) MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal-based arts and technology center collaborating on immersive sound and accessibility research, supporting MA's mission to make dance accessible to those who cannot see.
• 2b company (Suisse)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss contemporary theater company co-founded by François Gremaud and Michaël Monney in 2015. Producing 'Phèdre!' and 'Conférence de choses' with MA. Benefits from joint support convention with Ville de Lausanne, Canton de Vaud, and Pro Helvetia.
• Plexus Polaire (Norvège)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian puppet theater company led by Yngvild Aspeli, creating enchanting and unsettling works. Co-producing 'Une maison de poupée' (Ibsen) and 'Bøygen'. Supported by Kulturrådet/Arts Council Norway.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Volcan - Scène nationale du Havre: French scène nationale presenting theater, dance, music, and circus across two venues. Comparable as same-labeled institution with mixed ticket/subsidy revenue model, coproduction programs, and audience development across a mid-sized agglomeration.
• Théâtre National de Strasbourg: One of France's five national theaters (CDN), presenting contemporary creation across theater, dance, and performance. Comparable as a French national performing arts institution with public mission, multi-venue operation, and international coproduction focus.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) - Villeurbanne: French national theater (CDN) presenting theater, dance, and other performing arts with strong audience development and youth programs. Comparable as a publicly funded national performing arts institution with subscription ticketing, family programming, and educational outreach.
• La Filature - Scène nationale de Mulhouse: Also a French scène nationale located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté/Grand Est cross-border region, presenting multidisciplinary performing arts. Directly comparable as same Ministry-of-Culture-labeled institution with similar programming, subsidy model, and audience development mission operating in a similar mid-sized agglomeration.
• Maison de la Culture de Grenoble: French scène nationale-style cultural institution presenting multidisciplinary performing arts across multiple venues including a 1,000+ seat auditorium. Comparable as publicly funded multi-venue performing arts center with similar programming scope and institutional funding structure.
• Le Maillon - Théâtre de Strasbourg: Scène nationale based in Strasbourg, presenting theater, dance, music, and circus with European and international co-productions. Directly comparable as labeled national stage with similar institutional funding model, programming breadth, and regional/international artist development mission.

Regional players

• Théâtre de Liège: Belgian performing arts institution presenting theater, dance, and music as a designated production center. Comparable as a publicly funded European performing arts center with international coproduction focus, but operating in Wallonia/Belgium rather than France.
• Kunstencentrum Vooruit (Viernulvier) - Ghent: Belgian performing arts center presenting theater, dance, and music with international artist development. Comparable as a publicly subsidized multi-venue performing arts center with international coproduction and European artist exchange focus, though operating in Flanders rather than France.

Broad incumbents

• Opéra National de Paris: France's largest performing arts institution, presenting opera, ballet, and concerts. Comparable as a publicly funded French national performing arts institution, but operates at much larger scale, with its own orchestra and ballet company; represents the broad incumbent in the same broader industry.
• Centre Pompidou-Metz: Regional contemporary art center in Metz presenting visual and performing arts in a signature architectural venue. Comparable as a publicly funded cultural institution in the same Grand Est region with multidisciplinary programming, but focused on visual arts and exhibitions rather than performing arts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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