La Maroquinerie, Concert hall in 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
La Maroquinerie is a concert hall at 23 rue Boyer in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, installed in a former leather workshop. The performance room holds 500 people, with a black stage floor, a drum bearing a white "M" logo, a large black speaker cabinet and a black backdrop with white lettering. A restaurant-bar opens every evening.
The building began as a leather goods workshop before being transformed into a modern venue for live music. This change has shaped the cultural direction of eastern Paris over recent decades.
The name comes from the leather workshop that once occupied the building. The programme is eclectic: rock, indie, electro, folk, reggae, funk and world music. Coldplay played here in spring 2000 before their first album, and Katy Perry gave her first French concert on 30 September 2008.
The venue sits on Rue Boyer with convenient access by public transit, as several metro stations are within walking distance. The layout includes indoor seating and outdoor terrace space, giving visitors flexibility depending on the weather and how they prefer to spend their time.
The venue occupies a former leather-goods workshop, which gave it its name. It holds licence 1 as a private live-show promoter. Coldplay played here in spring 2000, before releasing their first album, and Katy Perry gave her first French concert on 30 September 2008.
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