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FORT & ÉCLAIR
PRDUCTION
An open non-profit that produces, records and puts independent artists on stage. It grows with everyone who joins it.
The association · our mission
Artists, technicians, volunteers and an audience, brought together so that independent music gets recorded, filmed and played. You don’t need to be a musician to be part of it.You just need to believe in it.
From the idea
to the record.
Recording, mixing, mastering, publishing, distribution and promotion of original works, on every format.
Non-profit association born in the Landes, open to everyone.
Music videos, films and live sessions.
Music videos, documentaries, short films and live sessions for the web, TV, radio and cinema.
Concerts, festivals and tours.
Stages, encounters and events in France and abroad, with all the logistics that go with them.
Creative residencies.
Time, space and equipment for artists to create, rehearse and record.
Sparking vocations at every age.
Workshops and activities open to all, to spark artistic, technical and cultural ambitions.
- Open
- To everyone.
No conditions, no distinctions. - Volunteer-run
- No one is paid to run it.
All board roles are unpaid. - Democratic
- Every member votes.
A general assembly every year, in March.
2027 goals
Our ambitions for 2027.
Four concrete goals and one work in progress to help the association grow. They will be voted on at the general assembly.
Grow the community of members who carry the association and decide on its projects.
Why this number? Roughly one new member a week, brought in by concerts, sessions and word of mouth.
Record, film and move music projects forward, from here and elsewhere.
Why this number? Our two current artists, plus one new project every quarter.
Capture artists’ sound and image in live conditions, ready to release.
Why this number? Almost one session a month. Each one produces videos that get the artists and the association known.
Put the artists on stage, in the Landes and beyond.
Why this number? One concert every two months, on site and at other venues.
Build collaborations with music organisations in the region and beyond: venues, festivals, artist-support networks.
Why? A partner opens up stages, equipment and audiences the association can’t reach on its own.
Join
Join the association.
Becoming a member means voting on the big decisions, following the projects from the inside and lending a hand whenever you feel like it. Secure payment via HelloAsso.
You keep the association alive from the inside.
- Take part in projects as your time allows: concerts, sessions, shoots, hosting artists.
- Vote at the general assembly: budget, projects, election of the board.
- Stand for election to the board.
- Membership renews every year.
Who is it for? People who want to get involved and give some of their time.
Become an active memberYou give the association stronger support.
- A one-time €50 entry fee, then the €25 membership every year.
- Your support directly funds recordings, filmed sessions and concerts.
- You are a full member and vote at the general assembly.
- No time commitment: you support without having to take part.
Who is it for? People who believe in the project and want to help it grow, even from afar.
Become a patronYou help out once in a while, without becoming a member.
- Any amount you like, one-off or monthly.
- No membership fee and no commitment.
- A donation does not give voting rights: only members vote.
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to give a helping hand.
DonateAmounts set every year by the general assembly (article 7 of the articles of association). Honorary members, appointed for services rendered, pay no fee. Secure payment on the association’s HelloAsso page (in French).
The artists
The ones who make the signal ring.
The association produces, hosts and books artists and bands. Every project keeps its own voice; Fort & Éclair gives it the means to go further.
Guest band · session at La Renégate
Bright Curse
Heavy psych rock trio: hypnotic riffs, heavy grooves and a voice that floats between shadow and light. New album Fatum on Ripple Music.
On 14 and 15 November, the association produces the audio and video recording of two songs, captured live at La Renégate.
Produced artist
Achille Alyster
Achille Alyster writes his songs on guitar, then builds them live, alone on stage: he strikes his Fender Acoustasonic like a percussion instrument, records the loop with his foot and stacks bass, backing vocals and lead guitar, layer by layer.
Call for artists
Your project here.
Band, solo artist, audiovisual work: the association is looking for the next artists to support, record and put on stage.
- Recording and filming
- Concert booking
- Creative residency
Dates
Upcoming dates
Our base camp
Based in the Landes, on stage everywhere.
The association works wherever music is played: venues, festivals, studios. Its registered office is at La Renégate in Bias, a partner venue 6 km from the ocean where it records, films and hosts artists in residence.
- Music residenciesRehearse, create and live on site, vegetarian meals included.
- Live recordingA fully equipped stage to record and film in live conditions.
- Filmed sessionsAudio mix and video edit of one track, ready to release.
Contact
Got a project? Let’s talk.
- Registered office
- La Renégate
518 route de Jouanon
40170 Bias, France - Phone
- +33 6 14 61 01 89
