Arnaud Monnier has been working in France for almost 20 years as the EMB's director. The EMB is a music venue located near Paris, labelled by the Ministry of Culture and Communication as a major component in the national musical landscape. The EMB leads a constant effort to promote and disseminate popular music shows as well as actively support and help artists in their development. The EMB is also involved in agreements and international cooperation with Africa, especially in Mauritania. Arnaud Monnier is also the vice-president of the RIF - the confederation of network places contemporary music Ile-de-France - and a member of the Executive Bureau of the FEDELIMA, the National Federation of Modern Music scene. Arnaud Monnier's mission is to actively contribute to structuring the popular music sector in France.