Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten

What Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten does

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten is a Dutch cultural foundation (Stichting) established in Gouda, Netherlands, that organizes a year-round chamber music concert series combined with other forms of art and culture. Its core product is a monthly concert series held on the second Sunday of each month at 15:15 in the intimate setting of Sociëteit de Réunie (Oosthaven 17, Gouda), supplemented by themed seasonal concerts (Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, New Year) and larger Double Bill events at the Goudse Schouwburg and Goudse Sint-Jan church. Programming features internationally acclaimed musicians performing classical repertoire from baroque to contemporary on a historic Blüthner grand piano (c. 1920) noted for its distinctive 'Golden Tone.' The foundation serves classical music enthusiasts, families, and cultural patrons in Gouda and the surrounding South Holland region.

The foundation operates on a diversified non-profit revenue model combining individual ticket sales through the Stager online ticketing platform (with Adyen PCI-DSS Level 1 payment processing), a 'Vrienden' (Friends) membership tier offering priority booking and reserved seating for Open Monumentendag concerts, a Sponsors program, and tax-deductible donations enabled by ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status. The organization employs 1-10 people and is governed by a board, with Matthias Burghoff identified as the driving force behind operations. Its marketing mix is centered on the organization website (goudsekamermuziekconcerten.nl), supplemented by email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels, alongside community word-of-mouth and annual participation in Open Monumentendag. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard commercial SaaS tools (Stager, Adyen); the foundation holds no proprietary technology platform and operates in compliance with GDPR/AVG requirements.

Name

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten

Legal name

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten

Website

https://goudsekamermuziekconcerten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten is a Dutch non-profit foundation that organizes monthly chamber music concerts and themed cultural events at Sociëteit de Réunie and other historic venues in Gouda, Netherlands, serving local classical music enthusiasts, families, and patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts - Classical Chamber Music

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAFAA

Concerts & Music Festivals

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Live Entertainment & Ticketed Events (Shows, Concerts, Sports Experiences)

SECONDARYMPAGAAAB

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Concerts & Music Festivals

Keywords

• Chamber music concerts
• Classical music series
• Cultural foundation events
• Concert programming services
• Nonprofit arts organization

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Online ticket sales through Stager ticketing platform with PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processing via Adyen. Door sales occasionally available. No refund policy; tickets can be transferred to others with name and email notification required.
2. Friends and Sponsors Program: Friends (Vrienden) receive priority access to ticket sales and exclusive reservations for Open Monumentendag concerts. Sponsors support the organization and receive recognition and benefits.
3. Donations: Donation support through 'Steun ons!' (Support us) program. Organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that organizes monthly chamber music concerts at Sociëteit de Réunie in Gouda, supplemented by themed special concerts (Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas) and occasional large-scale Double Bill concerts. Performances feature international musicians playing on a historic 1898 Blüthner piano from Leipzig.

Product overview

Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten is a Dutch cultural foundation that organizes a year-round program of chamber music concerts in Gouda, Netherlands. The core offering consists of a monthly concert series on the second Sunday of each month at Sociëteit de Réunie, complemented by special themed concerts throughout the year (Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, New Year, autumn, and spring programs). The foundation also presents occasional large-scale Double Bill concerts at venues like the Goudse Schouwburg. A Friends & Sponsors membership provides priority booking and exclusive benefits. The concerts feature internationally acclaimed musicians performing classical repertoire on a historic Blüthner grand piano (built circa 1920) and other period instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, notable and minor.

• Sociëteit de RéuniecoreOthersPrimary regular concert venue for the monthly chamber music series. The foundation uses the intimate atmosphere of this historic venue for most concerts, with the venue providing the setting for domestic-scale chamber music experiences.
• Goudse Sint-JanmajorOthersHistoric church venue (longest church in Netherlands) used for special concerts and Open Monumentendag events. Provided atmospheric setting for world premieres including Vladimir Mendelssohn's chamber arrangement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
• Ensemble MendelssohnnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber ensemble led by Daniel Rubenstein that performed the Dutch premiere of Vladimir Mendelssohn's chamber arrangement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Goudse Sint-Jan. Collaborated on the 'Ode aan de Vreugde' project.
• Catalpa ProductionsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural production company founded by Luk Callens that has produced opera productions including 'The Lighthouse' by Peter Maxwell Davies. Organizes events and concerts including partnerships with GKC.
• Vladimir MendelssohnnotableOthersRenowned chamber music arranger ('Godfather of Chamber Music') who created chamber arrangement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony for Ensemble Mendelssohn. Prematurely passed away before hearing the Gouda world premiere of his arrangement.
• StagercoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider handling online ticket sales and account management. Provides secure payment processing environment for financial transactions.
• AdyencoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing provider with PCI-DSS Level 1 certification ensuring secure financial transactions for ticket purchases.
• M&M Pure FlowersminorOthersFlower shop from Reeuwijk that sponsors events by providing floral decorations for the concert venue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Holland Baroque: Dutch non-profit baroque ensemble and producer of self-organized concert series. Comparable in being a Stichting-driven producer presenting ticketed classical performances, though it focuses on a baroque/period-instrument niche.
• Stichting Grachtenfestival Amsterdam: Dutch festival organization producing classical and chamber music events across Amsterdam venues. Comparable in presenting ticketed live performances with international artists, but focused on a multi-venue festival format.

Direct peers

• Stichting Kamermuziek Den Haag: Other Dutch foundation organizing chamber music concert series in a comparable intimate, recurring format. Operates as a non-profit Stichting with similar reliance on ticket sales, sponsors, and Friends-style memberships, making it the closest structural peer.
• Delft Chamber Music Festival: Regional Dutch chamber music event featuring international soloists in historic venues. Directly comparable in genre, audience targeting, and use of heritage locations for ticketed performances.
• Internationaal Kamermuziek Festival Utrecht: Annual chamber music festival in the Netherlands presenting international musicians in ticketed events. Comparable in repertoire, audience profile, and reliance on institutional partnerships, though festival rather than year-round.

Broad incumbents

• Concertgebouw Amsterdam: Largest Dutch concert hall and classical music presenter. Overlaps in hosting chamber and classical performances for paying audiences, but operates at a much larger scale with full-time staff and year-round multi-genre programming.

Regional players

• IMS Prussia Cove: UK-based international chamber music seminar and concert series. Comparable in producing high-caliber chamber performances by internationally recognized musicians, though anchored in Cornwall, UK, and with a masterclass dimension.
• Musikdorf Ernen: Swiss chamber music foundation running a concert series and masterclasses in a heritage village. Comparable in intimate-venue classical programming model, though geographically focused on Switzerland rather than the Netherlands.
• Stichting Musica Antica da Camera: Dutch foundation dedicated to early music and chamber repertoire. Comparable in mission (preservation and presentation of historical/classical chamber music) and in operating as a non-profit with concert series across Dutch venues.

Others

• Stager: Ticketing platform provider used by GKC for online ticket sales. Included as an ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding the foundation's distribution infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StichtingGoudseKamermuziekConcerten
• Instagraminstagram.com/goudsekamermuziekconcerten
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuz_id79i-jI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-goudse-kamermuziek-concerten

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Stichting Goudse Kamermuziek Concerten