Fort33

What Fort33 does

Fort33 is a non-profit cultural venue (cultuurpodium) operating as Stichting Fort33 Cultuurpodium Leusden from a single facility at Bavoortseweg 25, Leusden, Netherlands. Founded around 1992, the organization serves the cultural needs of Leusden and surrounding communities, including Amersfoort, by combining live event programming, multi-hall venue rental, rehearsal studio operations, and community programming under one roof. The facility comprises three configurable event halls (Grote Zaal 250-capacity, Kleine Zaal 100-capacity, Bovenzaal 40-capacity, combinable to 350), a 15m² rehearsal room with backline equipment (Hughes & Kettner, Peavey, Pearl), and a recording studio. The venue operates with a small paid core team supplemented by a large volunteer base, governed by a five-person board led by Chairman Jeroen Bosma, with Frank Oeben serving as acting director.\n\nThe business model is diversified across five revenue streams: ticket sales through a Stager-powered online web shop and at-the-door sales (typically €12.50–€30 per ticket), one-time venue rental for private and corporate events with bundled bar and technical services, rehearsal space subscriptions (€35 single slot, €65 biweekly, €125 weekly), bar and consumables revenue via consumption tokens, and tax-deductible donations enabled by the foundation's ANBI (public benefit) status under RSIN 8582.23.533. Programming spans intimate seated concerts via the "In The Woods" Americana/folk series, FORTcafé open mic and jam sessions, RepairCafé community workshops, the annual Puddingpop festival, and large-scale events such as Oktoberfest Leusden, hardcore nights (BLURR V, The Time Machine), and benefit concerts (Woondroom).\n\nCustomer segmentation is broad and horizontal: the general public of Leusden and surrounding areas for concert attendance and community events, local amateur and semi-professional musicians for rehearsal and performance opportunities, private event hirers for parties and corporate functions, youth (12–25) served via dedicated FORThappy and Popmakers programming, and social/community organizations hosting charitable events. Marketing relies on the Fort33 website, newsletter, organic social media, event listings/SEO, and community word-of-mouth; volunteer networks serve as both operational infrastructure and a grassroots distribution channel. There is no parent company, external equity investment, or commercial ownership structure.

Name

Fort33

Legal name

Stichting Fort33 Cultuurpodium Leusden

Website

https://fort33.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fort33 is a Dutch non-profit cultural venue in Leusden operating three configurable event halls (40–350 capacity), a rehearsal studio, and event programming, serving the local Leusden community, amateur musicians, private event hirers, youth, and social organizations through ticket sales, rentals, and ANBI-registered donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Venue and Concert Hall Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Sound Recording Studios (51224), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehearsal & Pre-Production Studios (Rehearsal Rooms, Backline) (MPAIAHAK), Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ), Virtual Concerts & Music Festivals (Livestreamed Performances) (MPAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert hall rental
• Music rehearsal space
• Cultural programming
• Community event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Leusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from advance and door sales of event tickets, facilitated through the Stager-powered online ticket shop and at the door. Service charges apply on top of ticket prices.
2. Venue Rental (Zalen): Rental income from hiring out the Grote Zaal, Kleine Zaal, Bovenzaal, or combined spaces for private events, corporate functions, and parties. Includes bar service, technical support, and end-cleaning.
3. Rehearsal Space Rental (Oefenruimte): Rental income from a 15m² rehearsal room available in morning, afternoon, and evening time slots, 7 days a week. Offered as single bookings or subscription plans (bi-weekly, weekly).
4. Bar / Consumpties: Revenue from bar sales of drinks and food during events and venue hires. Payment via consumptiemunten (consumption tokens).
5. Donations and ANBI Gifts: As an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) registered foundation, Fort33 receives tax-deductible donations from supporters and friends of the venue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fort33 operates a multi-format cultural venue in Leusden that runs a live concert and event programming calendar across genres while renting out three halls (Grote Zaal 250 capacity, Kleine Zaal 100 capacity, Bovenzaal 40 capacity) and a 15m² music rehearsal studio to private event hirers and local musicians. Additional offerings include backline and equipment rental for events, bar service, podcast/audio recording use of the rehearsal space, and free-entry community activities such as RepairCafé and open-mic nights.

Product overview

Fort33 is a cultural venue (cultuurpodium) that operates as a multi-service facility combining venue rental with event programming. The core offering consists of three rental spaces: the Grote Zaal (250-person capacity main hall), Kleine Zaal (100-person small hall), and Bovenzaal (40-person upper room), plus a dedicated Oefenruimte (practice/rehearsal room). These physical spaces are complemented by event programming services that include concerts, festivals, FORTcafé nights, and the In The Woods intimate concert series. Additional offerings include backline equipment rental and livestream services. The venue is positioned as a community cultural center for Leusden and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In The Woods: An intimate seated concert series featuring singer-songwriters and acoustic performances.
• FORTcafé
• RepairCafé
• Puddingpop

Products and services

• Grote Zaal (Large Hall) Rental A 250-person capacity event hall at Fort33 with professional stage, lighting, PA, projection, and bar service, hired for concerts, parties, corporate functions, and meetings.
• Kleine Zaal (Small Hall) Rental A 100-person capacity event space with music installation, projection, and optional pool table, rented for parties, small gatherings, workshops, and meetings.
• Bovenzaal (Upper Room) Rental A 40-person capacity upper-room venue for small gatherings, equipped with a fixed projector, projection screen, and rooftop terrace.
• Oefenruimte (Rehearsal Studio) A 15m² music rehearsal studio outfitted with backline equipment and recording capabilities, offered to bands and musicians on single-slot or subscription basis.
• Concert and Event Programming A year-round cultural program of ticketed concerts, festivals, FORTcafé nights, and the intimate In The Woods series, organized and promoted by Fort33 for the local community and wider audience.
• Backline and Equipment Rental Rental of backline instruments, projectors, DJ sets, and complete livestream production setups to support events held at Fort33 or in conjunction with venue hire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting 450 children annually at Kiwanis Bouwdorp Leusden
• +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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• YoYo BeneluxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2026YoYo Benelux organized the first-ever Benelux YoYo Championships at Fort33 on 27 September 2026. The event brought together yo-yo players from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg for competitions, workshops, and community building.
• Kiwanis Bouwdorp LeusdencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2026Kiwanis Bouwdorp Leusden is an annual children's construction camp event held at Fort33. The 42nd edition in 2026 accommodates 450 children aged 6–12 (grade 8) for creative building activities, games, crafts, and performances over a week. Fort33 serves as the physical host venue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• P60: Amstelveen cultural venue combining concerts, parties, and community events in a multi-purpose setup. Closely matches Fort33's small-to-mid-sized community cultural venue positioning in a Dutch provincial context.
• Paradiso: Iconic Amsterdam live music venue operating multiple performance spaces with a similar concert programming, venue rental, and ticketing model. Both function as multi-hall cultural venues hosting diverse genres; Paradiso operates at a much larger scale in Amsterdam versus Fort33's Leusden base.
• Luxor Live: Arnhem live music venue offering concerts across multiple genres, private event hire, and community programming. Directly comparable mid-sized Dutch cultural venue model to Fort33.
• Patronaat: Haarlem live music venue combining concerts, parties, and cultural events across multiple halls. Directly comparable in being a mid-sized Dutch regional cultural venue with similar programming breadth to Fort33.
• Mezz: Breda-based live music and cultural venue hosting concerts, parties, and community events. Similar multi-purpose regional Dutch venue with comparable event programming diversity to Fort33.
• Doornroosje: Nijmegen live music and cultural venue operating multiple performance spaces with concerts, parties, and community programming. Closely analogous to Fort33 as a mid-sized regional Dutch pop venue with multi-hall infrastructure.
• Hedon: Zwolle-based pop venue combining concert programming, venue rental, and youth cultural activities in a multi-space format. Comparable to Fort33 in offering diverse programming across genres while serving a provincial Dutch catchment.
• Effenaar: Eindhoven live music and cultural venue operating multiple halls with concert programming, rehearsal facilities, and event rental. Closely comparable multi-hall format and community-focused cultural mission to Fort33.
• De Vorstin: Hilversum live music and cultural venue with multiple halls hosting concerts, parties, and community events. Comparable mid-sized regional Dutch venue with similar multi-purpose space utilization as Fort33.

Broad incumbents

• Tivoli Vredenburg: Utrecht-based multi-venue complex hosting concerts, rehearsals, and events across several halls of varying capacities. Directly comparable in the multi-hall concert + rehearsal + events business model, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader programming scope than Fort33.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fort33

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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