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!

Pink Lane Jazz Co-op in Newcastle upon Tyne - an Update

Further to my post on 19 March, I can now happily report that the target funding has been achieved and plans can now progress with the development of The Globe as a jazz venue in Newcastle upon Tyne.

I'm now a share holder in a jazz club. 

Never thought I'd see that day!

Here is the campaign video.

Pink Lane Jazz Co-op in Newcastle upon Tyne

I usually try hard to support any local music venues and we are blessed in this area as there are several thriving venues. However a genuine opportunity has arisen to invest in The Globe which is situated on the western edge of Newcastle.

The plan is to refurbish and re-open this former public house as a venue for jazz and other forms of music that are outside of the mainstream. To achieve that aim, funds are being raised through the sale of membership shares. To date almost £80,000 has been raised towards a target of £125,500 so hopefully the plans will be realised.

Feel free to read more about it here.

I have put my money where my mouth is.