Inspired by the innovative idea of community ownership, popular venue Komedia Bath is putting its future in the hands of the people of Bath, right where it belongs.
Whether you’re a performer, gig-goer, comedy connoisseur, or you just like to get down on a Saturday night, local residents are being encouragd to be part of the community that Komedia Bath’s future now depends on.
By converting to a Community Benefit Society, Komedia Bath believes that it will be able to secure a sustainable community-led future.
In the nine years since the venue opened, Komedia Bath has enabled upwards of three-quarters of a million individuals to experience world class live entertainment right here in Bath, from music and comedy, to film, cabaret and kids shows and just about everything in-between.
With just over a month to raise a minimum of £350,000, now is the time to get involved. If enough of the people who have passed through Komedia Bath’s doors were to invest or donate in support of this ground-breaking Community Ownership Bid, Komedia will be able to keep the public laughing, dancing, and discovering your new favourite acts and artists for many years to come.
In a statement on their plans, the venue said: “Komedia is a vital lynchpin of Bath’s thriving arts community. If Komedia is unable to support Bath’s festivals, emerging talent and local businesses, it will create a chain reaction that will no doubt affect the whole “ecosystem” of live entertainment, both locally and nationally.
“Without an inclusive space, where would upcoming young bands take their first nervous steps out in front of a crowd? Without a fully equipped live performance space, where would the city’s other creative organisations hold events and grow their own support bases?
“Without an established venue with the power to draw world-class performers, what would become of the city’s cultural offering? As a midscale venue, Komedia Bath feels an acute responsibility to play its part in keeping Bath a vibrant and creative place to live.
“Without the support of the community, Komedia Bath will inevitably succumb to the pressures which are destroying the live entertainment scene nationwide. You can stop this from happening by investing in community shares, donating what you can afford and by helping spread the word far and wide.”
Locals are encouraged to donate or invest what you can at: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/komediabath.
