The general assembly of Entrelacés, Friday November 29, 2024, in Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne) was first an opportunity to celebrate a 2024 report ultra-positive ».
David Seurin, employee of the association, returned to the 30th anniversary edition of the free Street Arts festival, organized on July 13 and 14.
“It was a complete success, he said. With shows for up to 1,200 people, an average capacity of 500 to 600 spectators, non-stop entertainment lasting 30 hours which allowed around a hundred people to also pass through the night. »
The Compagnie des Arroseurs has indeed created a spectacle hand sewn
followed by a concert at daybreak on the mound of a meadow on Tom's farm. But Les Entrelacés also involved interactions and activities with schoolchildren and residents of the Les Tilleuls retirement home.
Removal of the subsidy from the Region
The income statement for the 2024 financial year shows a deficit of €11,934. The artistic services amount to €75,961. Previous years were also in deficit
underlines David Seurin, who reaffirms that the objective is never to make a profit.
As for the future, the association learned that same morning of the cancellation of the subsidy from the Pays de la Loire Regional Council. This had granted it, in 2024, €11,400, which represents a little less than 10% of the total amount of subsidies received in 2024, or €123,400.
-Solène Mesnager, regional advisor (Ecology Together Group, opposition), recalled that 40 million savings were requested by the government from the Region but the Region ultimately reduced the culture budget by 100 million.”
The Department and the municipality in solidarity
Gérard Dujarrier, departmental advisor, spoke quoting the president of the Department, Olivier Richefou: The Department will not let go of culture in Mayenne; we will strive to maintain the 2025 subsidies.
Jean Raillard, mayor, affirmed that behind the festival, there are jobs and traders. If it were to lose scale, there would be a local impact.
He continued by assuring the association of his support: “The finance committees will start at the municipal council. We are going to exchange more than ever to do the maximum, including with other forms of aid, but without making up for what the Region does not provide. I am confident. I heard two words this evening: youth and anchoring. This will allow us to get through this very difficult period. »
The Les Entrelacés association will organize its 31st anywaye festival on July 13 and 14, 2025. The association also intends to continue to keep its events free.
