Exploring the Elusive Concept of Futur in the Debut Issue of Futur Parlé

The DICE ticketing platform is facilitating a free event on May 21, 2026, at Ground Control Gare de Lyon in Paris. The gathering serves as a physical extension of the first issue of the fanzine Futur Parlé.

The event, titled Futur Parlé : “C’est quoi l’indé ?”, is scheduled to begin at 20:00. Tickets are being distributed through the DICE application, a mobile-first ticketing system available for iPhone and Android devices that manages access to gigs, concerts, and festivals.

Exploration of Independent Music Culture

The event is based on the thematic foundations of the Futur Parlé fanzine, created by Rémi Laffitte. The first issue of the publication, which was released in March 2025, is dedicated to exploring the definition and evolution of indie as both a musical label and a counterculture.

The publication is an 80-page paperback printed in English, French, and Spanish. It compiles 41 testimonials from artists, labels, and bands from several countries, including the United States, Canada, Spain, and the United Kingdom, to answer the question What does indie mean to you?

The production of the fanzine involved two years of coordination, including email exchanges and layout development. The graphic design and photography were produced by Myriam Barchechat of Fact Form Fiction.

Technical Integration and Social Impact

By utilizing the DICE app for ticket distribution, the event leverages a digital infrastructure designed for modern event discovery and access. The platform allows organizers to manage attendee lists and ticket verification via mobile devices, reducing the reliance on traditional physical ticketing.

The Futur Parlé project also integrates a social mission into its business model. A portion of the profits from the sales of the fanzine is donated to Timmy, a Paris-based association that provides support to exiled minors and young adults.

The first issue of the fanzine includes contributions from a wide array of figures, including Phil Elverum, Dean Spunt, and Maria Del Amor Zubiaur, among others. The publication aims to highlight collective energies and cultures that operate off the radar of the mainstream music industry.