A Space for Young People to Create Their Futures

by AudioActive in Brighton, England, United Kingdom

We did it

On 21st December 2018 we successfully raised £37,822 with 288 supporters in 24 days

This disused space was once a hive of activity. We need your help to revive it as a space for creation, vibes & hope for a generation

by AudioActive in Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Music, Community

Adam Joolia

AudioActive

19th December 2019

Basic Standards Mixtape

Hi everyone,
We just wanted to give you an end of year update and to tell you about the brilliant Basic Standards Mixtape which launched last week.
AudioActive’s substantial first mixtape marks a definitive point in the journey of those that it has helped to guide, presenting some of the finest tracks…

Adam Joolia

AudioActive

21st February 2019

Bottega Rooms - Up and Running

Hello everyone,

Sorry we've not been in touch for a while - we've been incredibly busy working away to get Bottega Rooms ready and we're pleased to announce that it's now here!

The space is up and running with rehearsal rooms available to hire, and we have also started our first workshops.

We're…

Adam Joolia

AudioActive

4th January 2019

We're back

Happy New Year! We're back after a good break over the festive season and raring to go...

At Bottega Rooms we've been getting the electrical infrastructure fit for purpose most of the work is now completed and we're now immersing ourselves in the joys of all the other Health & Safety…

Adam Joolia

AudioActive

21st December 2018

We Did It!

Wow! What a way to end the year! Thank you so much for supporting our campaign 'A Space for Young People to Create Their Futures'

We set out to raise £27,000 to kit our our new space in Brighton and have been astounded by the level of public support for this…

Adam Joolia

AudioActive

20th December 2018

You smashed it!!!!

Amazing news. We've hit our target today of £27,000. Thank You all so much! We're over the moon and there's still 2 days to go. The Crowdfunder finishes at 5.00 pm tomorrow (Friday) so there is still time to donate.

Donations over and above our target will fund additional places…

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Rewards

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£50 Christmas Gift - Bottega Rooms Voucher

The ideal Christmas gift for musical friends, family or yourself. Redeemable against: REHEARSAL ROOMS @ £10/hr (including back line, mics and high quality P.A system) and RECORDING STUDIO + engineer @ £25/hr (at the AudioActive x Rum Com Community Studio). If you're a Rum Com or Hip Hop fan you never know who you might meet passing through... To increase voucher value simply select additional donation. *Vouchers sent by email.

£10 or more

Bottega Buddies

Your name on the Bottega Buddies web page.

£20 or more

£20 Pay it Forward

Give the gift of rehearsal or recording time to a talented young musician at AudioActive who couldn't otherwise afford it. You'll receive a thank you from the upcoming act that you helped out, plus a link to the online tracks that you helped bring to life. Give yourself a pat on the back... you deserve it! To increase your Pay it Forward value simply select the 'additional donation' option when you buy this reward.

£25 or more

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AudioActive T-shirt + Bottega Buddies

Get your own AudioActive T-Shirt + your name on the Bottega Buddies web page.

£50 or more

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Rum Committee Merchandise Bundle

Rum Committee is a ten-piece Hip Hop collective formed in Brighton. Members include Rag'n'Bone Man, Gi3mo, Buckioe, Choice, Sherlock Bones, KD, Ceezlin, Direct & Dastard. As part of this bundle, you'll get 2 Rum Committee T-Shirts & 1 Rum Committee Hat.

£80 or more

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£80 Sponsor a mic

Your donation will buy a much needed microphone for the space and you'll get your name on the Bottega Buddies web page as a Mic Sponsor.

£100 or more

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Your name on the supporters' wall

Your name will be put on the supporters' wall in the Bottega Rooms reception area and on the Bottega Buddies web page.

£250 or more

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Live Lounge Session in 4K

Create 4k content for your socials in the Live Lounge with Bottega Rooms resident Videographers S:YNC. You'll receive a 1.5hr rehearsal and prep in the space, plus up to 1hr shoot time + editing. *Dates subject to Videographer's availability.

£250 or more

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Signed Vinyl: Rag'n'Bone Man - Bluestown

Get your hands on an exclusive signed copy of Rag'n'Bone Man's inaugural EP Bluestown. This vinyl is rare!

£400 or more

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£400 Sponsor a Guitar Amp or Drum Kit

Your donation will buy a much needed guitar amp or drum kit for one of 6 practice or live rooms in the space. Your name will appear as a sponsor, both on the amp/kit and on the Bottega Buddies web page.

£600 or more

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Artist Performance in a Private Space (Business)

This is your chance to be serenaded by an AudioActive-affiliated artist in an intimate location of your choice! Perhaps you want to shake up your office, christmas or birthday party – or simply want to see one of these amazing acts in your living room? *Any venue costs incurred need to be covered by supporter. *Locations over 20 miles from Brighton may incur additional expenses. *Subject to artist availability.

£1,800 or more

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Sponsor a Mac

Help us to set up a computer suite where we can run music production workshops for large groups of young people. Get your or your company's name on the Mac you have provided along with your name on the Bottega Buddies web page.

£10,000 or more

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The Mac Daddy - Sponsor the whole Mac Suite

Be the headline sponsor for the Mac Suite and sleep soundly knowing that tomorrow's hidden super producers are being nurtured because of you! You'll get a placard both at the entrance and inside the suite acknowledging your support, your name as the The Mac Daddy on the Bottega Buddies webpage and supporters' wall, 1-year honorary membership of our business supporters initiative 'The Movement' – plus a shout out in our annual report.

£40 or more

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Meal for 2 at Fatto a Mano + Bottega Buddies

Be wined and dined by our friends at Fatto a Mano... arguably the best pizzas Brighton & Hove. You'll receive two main courses and two drinks, plus your name will be added to the Bottega Buddies web page. *Anything consumed over and above this will be paid for by the customer at the restaurant. One deal available per restaurant (London Rd, North Laine & Hove).

£40 or more

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5L mini-keg from Holler Brewery (collection only)

Pledge £40 and you will receive 5 litres of lovely craft beer from our friends at Holler Brewery & Taproom, plus your name will be added to the Bottega Buddies web page. *This reward is collection only from Holler Brewery in Brighton. If you look under 25 years of age you will need ID to verify that you are over 18.

£50 or more

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2 Tickets to Hot 8 + photo with the band

Two tickets to see Hot 8 Brass Band at Concorde 2, Brighton on 16th Feb 2019, plus a meet & greet, and an exclusive photo with the band! *Courtesy of Tru Thoughts Records.

£200 or more

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2 x VIP Tickets for Truefest 2019 (Camping)

Hosted in and around the grounds of Baskerville Hall in the Welsh borders. Truefest is a weekend long fancy dress party which happens at the height of summer for around 600 people. Reward includes: 2 x VIP Tickets (Camping not House), plus a complimentary bottle of prosecco waiting for you to help get the party started!

£1,000 or more

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Sponsor a Rehearsal Room

A personalised placard at the entrance to the practice room with your or your company's name as a sponsor, plus your name on the Bottega Buddies web page. Once up and running, the rehearsal rooms will generate the revenue to sustain activities for young people most nights of the week, so your donation will literally be helping us to keep this project sustainable.

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