The future of live music is being shaped today in small venues. It’s where experimentation happens, where knowledge is passed on, where one dares to step onto the stage for the first time. On May 21st at 7pm, Victoire 2 will host a special evening. On this stage where M, Ben Harper, and Orelsan have performed, 3rd-grade students from Arthur-Rimbaud College in Saint-Jean-de-Védas will present the pieces they have created throughout the year with artist Etane. Together they have written lyrics, practiced, felt nervous, and in the end, there will be a real concert in front of a real audience.
A year dedicated to making music began for these young people at the start of the school year as part of the “Fabriques à musique” project, supported by SACEM, which aims to connect a class with a songwriter, provide them with an experimental space, and let the music emerge.
The artist chosen this year by Victoire 2 is Etane. With her urban pop style, embodied lyrics, and strong stage presence, she has guided the students throughout the year, from writing the lyrics to performing. The goal is to make them real little stars, as explained by Victoire 2. They are shown all the behind-the-scenes aspects: sound checks before the concert, sound engineer, lighting engineer, and professional conditions from start to finish.
Although the presentation is primarily for the families of the students, the evening does not end there. Etane will then take the stage alone for a full concert, providing an opportunity to discover or rediscover an artist on the rise. Winner of the Buzz Booster competition in 2025, she is this year a finalist of the Rose Festival competition, a major event in Toulouse featuring Bigflo and Oli. These are two great achievements for someone whose artistic project is expanding month by month.
This evening exemplifies what Victoire 2 truly is beyond its regular programming: a SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) whose mission extends beyond the walls of the venue. It is a rehearsal studio open seven days a week, a hub of cultural activities aimed at diverse audiences such as residents of nursing homes, people with disabilities, and students. Victoire 2 brings music to where it may not always reach on its own. The “Fabriques à musique” project is the most lively example of this: a year of work, a stage, with teenagers learning that creating music is a skill to be acquired and that performing is something to be earned.
