Cheeky Space

28/04/2024

"Aviva Studios, home of Factory International [ Manchester International Festival ], is a landmark new cultural space for Manchester and the world.

Built with flexibility in mind, the design of the building is led by Ellen van Loon of the world-leading practice Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). The multi-use space can adapt to host any kind of set-up — from intimate theatre shows and intricate exhibitions, to huge multimedia performances and warehouse-scale gigs fit for the greatest artists of our time. Its development is led by Manchester City Councill, with backing from HM Government and Arts Council England.

Video commissioned by Aviva. "

Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, is a landmark new cultural space for Manchester and the world.Built with flexibility in mind, the design of the...

27/04/2024

Which big UK projects, venues, businesses are owned by Brits?

"Co-op Live has been built by City Football Group, owned by billionaire UAE royal and deputy prime minister Sheikh Mansour; along with Oakview Music Group, co-founded by US music mogul Irving Azoff. Azoff's son and business partner Jeff manages Styles and U2 among others, while Irving has managed the Eagles for 50 years."

A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.

06/04/2024

Church in Manchester for £750K?

Leisure facility for sale in Besses O’ Th’ Barn Urc, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 7EL, M45 for £750,000. Marketed by Lamb and Swift Commercial, Bolton

05/04/2024

Music Festivals Already Known to Be Cancelled for 2024 or Bringing Their Event to an End Barn On The Farm. Has announced it will be trying to return in 2025.Leopollooza. Made its 2023 edition its final event.Bluedot Festival. Has said itʼs taking a ‘fallow yearʼ for 2024.Nozstock The Hidden Vall...

05/04/2024

A small fee on tickets at arenas and stadiums could be used to set up a support fund, Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, told MPs this week - read more on Resident Advisor: https://buff.ly/3TEd2nx

05/04/2024

'It's important that we're based in a venue that is so strongly rooted in the local community' - Sound Connections

Did you know that Rich Mix is home to over 20 arts and charitable organisations? If you're interested in joining our creative community, we have a few spaces currently available for new tenants 🎉

Find out more and enquire > https://richmix.org.uk/.../become-a-rich-mix-resident/

05/04/2024

The proposals were heard by the Culture, Media and Sport select committee as a potential solution to the UK's dwindling number of small-scale music venues - read more on Mixmag: https://buff.ly/3VE684C

05/04/2024

Music Venue Trust is saddened to hear that Bath and North East Somerset Council have rejected the local community's application to grant Asset of Community Value status to the iconic grassroots music venue Bath Moles.

We believe the council's position that Moles was not of value to the local community and did not contribute to the social wellbeing of Bath residents to be in error. Unfortunately, the only people able to undo that error are the councillors who have made it, and we therefore see no available route to an appeal.

A comprehensive plan to bring Bath Moles back into operation which had been brought together by the local community, key stakeholders and Music Venue Trust cannot be taken forward as a result of this decision. Consequently the venue joins too many others across the country in being permanently lost.

There is little purpose in government legislation intended to protect highly cherished cultural spaces such as Bath Moles if the decision making to enact such powers is devolved to local councils who refuse to understand the value of live music in our towns and cities.

18/03/2024

10/03/2024

Venue as co-op?

'Ten years ago the Globe was a failing pub. Today it is a thriving grassroots venue that holds over 30 gigs a month and hosts workshops and courses'

24/02/2024

Joining the waiting list

Social impact through the arts

18/02/2024

"More than 120 grassroots music venue closures were identified in 2023 by the Music Venue Trust. That is a 16% fall in the number of venues across the UK. Over 4,000 jobs have been lost as a result.

As well as being important in the local communities, grassroots music venues are widely acknowledged as the ‘research and development’ department of the music industry. But the economical impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, increased energy prices, noise complaints and developments are making it hard for these venues to survive.

In December 2023 one of the best-known grassroots music venues in the UK, Moles in Bath, filed for insolvency stating that the rise in costs and overheads and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis have made it impossible to continue."

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More than 120 grassroots music venue closures were identified in 2023 by the Music Venue Trust. That is a 16% fall in the number of venues across the UK. Ove...

14/02/2024

Interesting building(s) in Detroit, Michigan

2751-2761 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207. This Office property is available for sale. An exciting opportunity to redevelop a historic office build

12/02/2024

3 buildings for sale in for c£28m

Office for sale in The Hoxton Campus, Hoxton Square / Old Street, Shoreditch, EC1V 9DP, EC1V for £27,545,000. Marketed by Compton, London

26/01/2024

With a very heavy heart, we’re sorry to announce that Sonata has had to close its doors for the last time.

Venues are facing near-impossible challenges in the current climate. We’ve done absolutely everything we could to keep going but, in the end, we ran out of road.

Customers with bookings: we’ll be in touch regarding deposits in due course.

Thank you to our loyal supporters, our fantastic artists and our incredible team for being part of the wonderful community we’ve built together over the past 18 months.

24/01/2024

In Detroit, Michigan. $1.25m. needs lots of work.

14333-14343 Woodrow Wilson St, Detroit, MI 48238. This Industrial property is available for sale. Land Contract Terms available Seller says bring offers... C

23/01/2024

And we’re back!

After a few weeks of R&R our team are back to work and already planning an exciting 2024 filled with events, workshops, networking opportunities and more.

If you’re a music artist, business or freelancer, get in touch about a membership place at The Halley this year, and get ready to meet a world of opportunities.

08/01/2024

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We bring together artists, entrepreneurs and performers so that we can manage our mental & social health through community, education, events & funding.

07/01/2024

06/01/2024

Help this venue in Sutton stay open

The Sound Lounge needs to raise £35,000 to keep doors open

03/01/2024

Cheeky Fest; Why should you get involved?
https://cheekyfest.london

02/01/2024

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I'm exploring the idea of an arts startup hub in London, comprising co-working space, incubator and/or accelerator. I'd really appreciate your answers to any or all of the following questions in as much detail as you ar...

17/12/2023

NOT "WeWork for the performing arts"
NOT "TechNation for the performing arts"
NOT "[the] Qube"
NOT a College, University or Conservatoire
NOT Roundhouse Works / The Roundhouse
NOT Camden Collective
NOT National Sawdust
NOT Basilica Hudson

Social impact through the arts

14/12/2023

CheekySpace - Artists & Entrepreneurs - Meet, connect & collaborate with other humans on social impact arts startups and access funding, marketing, mentorship, workspace,

AS BIG AS YOUR IMAGINATION

13/12/2023

Just come across this chateau in France which the owner uses as a sort of artistic / tech / social hub. What about doing something like that but in England / London? Possible space in a comment.

Join us on an intimate tour inside château du Fey (Burgundy / France) purchased by Jessica Angel, a visionary young French architect, at just 26 years old.Th...

11/12/2023

A bit surreal, but we spoke to The Times and The Sunday Times about the state that venues find themselves in at the moment. You can grab a physical copy, or check the comment section for the link. It's a 45 minute talk condensed into 900 words, but it succinctly gets across many of the problems facing our sector.

An excerpt from our weekly mailer (please sign up!) proceeded this, which is copied here:
We need to talk about… Moles Nightclub. I’m sure many of you have seen the devastating news that one of the UK’s most beloved venues, Moles in Bath is shutting their doors after 45 years. Much like Esquires, Moles was a breeding ground for local and national artists to hone their craft and take that first rung on the ladder in their live careers - a right of passage for touring bands. The closure of this venue will rip the heart out of the live music community within the city, but it’s not the only venue facing significant pressures at the moment. This year alone, over 120 live music venues have shut down across the country, over 15%. Many pressures are affecting these spaces, which are essentially the ‘research and development’ arm of bigger venues and huge promoters, but not being supported by that top rung once the work has been done at this level.

Please remember, that buying tickets in advance for shows and supporting your grassroots venues year round is the only way to keep them alive. Our MD, Gareth spoke to The Sunday Times earlier this week and you can find out more (if it gets approved!) this weekend by picking up a copy. Head to The Music Venue Trust socials to find out more.