The Globe Jazz Co-op - First Views

The first jazz club in Newcastle to be owned and run by a co-operative membership took its first steps last week when the premises were purchased and the keys handed over. How appropriate that it should happen on April 30th which just happened to be International Jazz Day.

Last night was my first visit to The Globe on the western edge of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne for the purpose of meeting other members, having a look around the premises and being able to contribute ideas towards various aspects of the future club. For example, how did we all like to see the premises looking in future.

As these pictures of the upstairs show, there is much work to be done.

Other issues for consideration involved what type of events we wished to run, what education programmes could be held in the premises, and a host of other things including what types of refreshment should be available. There are clearly busy but interesting times ahead.

Downstairs things were already taking shape and those of us present enjoyed some food, a few drinks and some live entertainment. 

Jazz of course!