To mark the 20th anniversary of his company Carrément Prod, Stéphane Constant, better known as DJ Fanou, brought together more than 500 guests for a festive birthday evening on April 1st. For the occasion, the Creole Company and numerous artists performed on the family estate in Saint-Projet.
A look back at two decades of music and partying for Gourdon native DJ Fanou.
How long has your passion for music and animation started?
This passion dates back to the 1990s. My parents ran lodges and I hosted my first evenings there at the age of 14, notably during the balls on July 14 or August 15. I started with a small mixer with two decks. At the end of my studies in Souillac in cooking and pastry, I made the choice to devote myself entirely to music.
How did the story of Carrément Prod begin?
I created my company in 2006 under the name “Fanou Anime. Com”. The company transformed in the years 2009-2010, when I created a concept called “Carrément DanceFloor” which corresponded to what I do today, but on a more modest scale. From there came the name of the company. company “Carrément Prod”. I had to give a new image, a new dynamic to the company, it had to be professionalized.
What is the activity of Carrément Prod?
Today, Carrément Prod’s core business is artist booking: we find dates for our artists exclusively with the organizers. This is the first part.
We are also in the creation of shows and concepts. On the same artistic stage, we coordinate artists, dancers, technicians and managers. In this vein, we have developed the “Déraille” brand where we are responsible for organizing the concept in several festivals in France, including Poupet in Vendée.
“For me, the most extraordinary evening is the one I haven’t had yet”
Comment a évolué Carrément Prod en 20 ans ?
Carrément Prod was built client after client. Everything was built little by little. We went from a small stage on agricultural trailers to today finding ourselves on the biggest stages of festivals in France such as the Bobital Déraille festival.
In terms of turnover, it has been multiplied by ten to reach today 2 million euros. To succeed in this evolution, I had to surround myself with competent people. In particular, I have “a right arm and a left arm”, Léa Guy, who has been following me for over ten years. I have a phrase that I love and which is written at home: “The art of success consists of surrounding yourself with the best.”
What is the perfect recipe for a successful show?
The show must be experienced and imagined. This all happens first in my head. Each service is different. Before an event, I anticipate certain pieces that I will play, certain effects that we will do with the dancers. We also adapt to the theme. For example, when I’m at the bandas festival in Condom, I’m not necessarily going to play the same music as if I’m in Brittany at another festival. I always adapt my performance according to the audience I will have in front of me.
What is the most extraordinary evening you have had?
I always tell myself that the most extraordinary evening is the one I haven’t had yet. Indeed, each new evening brings its share of novelty and madness.
What does the future look like for your company?
In 2026, the calendar is already full, we will continue to tour the biggest festivals in France. We are already producing Patrick Sébastien, and in 2027, we will return to production the legendary Compagnie Créole, which has been making France dance for almost 50 years. For the next three years, we will take care of their booking and programming. This is a great development for the company.
