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The Globe – The Next 10 Years
by Lawrence Brown in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Total raised £22,587
raised so far219
supportersThe Globe celebrated 10 years as an independent music venue in 2024. It now needs help to restore its finances & equipment for the next ten.
by Lawrence Brown in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
New stretch target
We’ve Reached £20,000 – Thank You!
We are truly overwhelmed by your generosity. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve now hit our £20,000 stretch target. It’s hard to put into words just how much this means to us. Every donation, every share, and every message of encouragement has reminded us how special this community is, and we’re so grateful to have you by our side.
Because of you, we can now move forward with installing energy-efficient cooling and heating systems to reduce costs and upgrading our stage lighting to enhance the experience for artists and audiences alike.
But there’s still more we can do.
Phase 3: Expanding Our Upstairs Venue and Terrace
If we can now reach £30,000, we’ll be able to take the next step—expanding our upstairs space and terrace. This will:
✅ Improve facilities for artists and audiences
✅ Create new revenue streams to help sustain The Globe long-term
✅ Fund a structural assessment (~£1,000) and the essential work needed to make this vision possible
If you’ve already donated—thank you, truly. We wouldn’t be here without you. If you’re able to, we’d be so grateful if you could keep sharing our Crowdfunder with friends, family, and fellow music lovers. Every bit of support—no matter how big or small—takes us one step closer to securing The Globe’s future.
With heartfelt thanks,
The Globe Team
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Thank You – We Couldn’t Have Done This Without You!
We’re truly humbled and deeply grateful to announce that, thanks to your generosity, we’ve reached our initial £10,000 target. This means so much to us. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement has shown just how much The Globe means to this community, and we can’t thank you enough. Your support gives us the stability we need to keep live music thriving in this special space.
But we know there’s still more to do. Now, we’re moving into Phase 2, aiming to raise an additional £10,000 to improve The Globe for everyone. With your continued support, we can install energy-efficient cooling and heating systems to cut electricity costs, making the venue more sustainable for the future. We’ll also upgrade our stage lighting to create an even better experience for artists and audiences.
If you’ve already donated, from the bottom of our hearts—thank you. We’d be so grateful if you could keep spreading the word. Sharing our Crowdfunder with friends, family, and fellow music lovers makes a real difference. Every bit of support, no matter how small, brings us closer to securing The Globe’s future for years to come.
Help Us Keep The Globe Thriving – A Community Music Venue
Our Story
Ten years ago, The Globe was a failing pub. In 2014, Jazz Coop stepped in and transformed it into a community-owned, grassroots music venue and learning centre. Since then, we’ve built a space where people come together to enjoy an incredible variety of live music, club nights, and workshops.
When the pandemic hit, we refused to let our community be cut off from live music. While most venues were closed, we livestreamed performances across genres—from jazz to folk, rock to classical. These performances helped keep musicians afloat and brought joy to people isolated by lockdown.
We’ve come a long way, and it’s been through the support of our volunteers, members, and the local community that we’ve stayed open and strong. We’ve even picked up some well-deserved recognition along the way:
- Jazz Venue of the Year – Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2022
- Special Award for Lockdown Innovation – Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021
- Small Community Co-op of the Year – Co-operatives UK 2021
- Best Live Music Venue – The Newcastle Awards 2018
Today, we’re proud to host over 30 gigs a month and provide workshops for musicians, songwriters, and dancers. But most of all, The Globe is a home for our community—a place where music connects us all.
The Challenge
Like most venues, we rely on ticket sales, events, and the support of our wonderful community to cover our costs. It’s been a tough time for everyone, and while we’ve managed to stay afloat thanks to our volunteers and members, we face ongoing challenges. Energy costs have doubled. We’re always working hard to keep up with necessary repairs and improvements to the venue, but it’s been a constant struggle.
Our £10,000 overdraft is a familiar reality, and it’s preventing us from making some important decisions that could help us grow and serve you better.
Why We Need Your Support
The music venue sector as a whole is under pressure. In 2024, the Music Venue Trust reported that more than 40% of UK venues ran at a loss, and in the last 2 years more than 160 shut down. Despite the hundreds of thousands of events taking place across the country, the sector as a whole barely broke even. Without vital grants and donations, the music scene would be in real trouble.
We want to make sure that The Globe remains a vital part of this community and continues to offer a space for live music, learning, and connection. That’s why we need your help. With your support, we can:
Our Crowdfunder Goals
Phase 1: £10k – Stabilise Our Finances
Clear the £10,000 overdraft and provide us with the breathing room to make the best decisions for the venue’s future. This will help us continue supporting emerging and grassroots music for the next 10 years.
Phase 2: £10k – Improve Our Venue and Reduce Costs
If we achieve the £10k required to complete Phase 1 additional donations will be used to fund our Phase 2 goal.
Your donations will help us upgrade key areas:
- Reduce our carbon footprint by installing energy-efficient cellar airflow cooler and fridges, reducing electricity bills by around 30%.
- A project to lower heating costs, helping us become more sustainable.
- Upgrade our stage lighting to improve the experience for both artists and audiences.
Phase 3: £10k – Expand Our Upstairs Venue and Terrace
If we successfully raise enough funds to complete Phase 1 and 2, additional donations will be used to fund Phase 3.
Help us fund the structural assessment (~£1k) and subsequent work to extend our upstairs space, which will improve facilities and open up new revenue streams.
How You Can Help
Whether you can donate £5 or £500, every penny helps. By contributing to our campaign, you’re helping secure The Globe’s future and ensuring that this beloved community venue can continue for years to come.
Rewards
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£10 or more
£10 Reward
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Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party
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£50 Individual Award
Your name/picture on The Globe supporters' wall. Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party
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£200 Individual Reward
£200 Individual Reward
Name on The Globe supporters' wall and 1 free gig and Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party
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£250 Individual Reward
£250 Individual Award
Name on The Globe supporters' wall and free entry to 5 gigs in next 6 months Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party
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£400 Individual Award Private hire of The Globe (Both floors - 170 total capacity) on an available date in next 12 months. Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party
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£1000 Reward
£1000 or more
Name on The Globe supporters' wall and free entry to any gigs for next 12 months. Thank you on our website and an invitation to The Globe supporters' party