REDDITCH MP Chris Bloore has thrown his support behind a campaign to raise £150,000 to fund a new community and live performance hub in the former Farmfoods building in the Kingfisher Centre.
‘The Cave’ will be aimed at supporting cultural provision in Redditch and further afield by providing a permanent professional performance, recording and rehearsal space.
Those behind the venue have partnered with the Kingfisher Shopping Centre and the venue will be accessible for all live performances in the arts and a diverse range of community and arts groups.
A crowdfunding page has been launched for people to donate.
Mr Bloore said: “Redditch has a proud cultural history and a wealth of local talent.
“Matt and the team at Palace Drum Clinic have an inspiring vision to create a space where music and creativity can flourish.
“A venue like this could bring huge benefits to our community – not just for artists, but for young people, families and residents of all ages.
“I look forward to working with local partners to see how we can help make this vision a reality.”
Among the many events planned for the venue will be music nights and monthly clubs, such as jazz, blues and the spoken word.
There will be three recording studios within the venue to attract many musicians and artists back into the area.
There are also plans for comedy nights, race nights, gaming festivals and for groups to meet there in the daytime, such as mum and baby get-togethers and regular events to combat loneliness and offer mental health support.
Visit: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cave-community-hub-and-live-performance-area for more on The Cave and to donate to the cause.
