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PLAYING OUT LOUD!
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TIME TO CELEBRATE, THE BROOK IS SAVED...
The Brook is back. After months of growing concern that Southampton's well loved
Music venue would close, it can now be officially reported that the Brook will
remain open and serving its customers with everything they have loved and more.
The Brook is now under new ownership but will retain the familiar faces and
assets that have contributed to its growing reputation.
As of today, The Brook's new owners are a company called Stage4 Ltd, which was
recently set up to save the popular music venue. Two of the four company
directors will be familiar to Brook locals, Dylan Clarke and Stewart Cross.
Dylan, a regular performer and employee of the Brook for 13 years said "I am
delighted to be part of the team that is able to keep this music venue alive. It
is the best possible outcome for all the fans and customers of the Brook. I
would like to thank everybody who has shown such outstanding support on our
website. These best wishes have driven us on."
"This is a great day for the South's music scene" said Stewart Cross, proprietor
of the Platform Tavern which is famed for its intimate live music and food. "I
have been a patron of the Brook since it started and live music has always been
close to my heart. There will certainly be a lot of celebrating with my existing
and new customers."
Since it was first announced that the Brook was in trouble there was a lot of
speculation as to what the future would hold for the Brook. The new owners want
to ensure that all of the elements remain that are intrinsic to the venue's
reputation and the Brooks friendly atmosphere will be there to welcome customers
and artists back.
Nils Lofgren, famous as a solo artist and long-timer member of Bruce
Springsteen's E Street Band said "Some of our best gigs in the last decade have
been in front of the fabulous crowds at the Brook. Love the vibe, the crowds,
the bars close by! The after show hang with the audience. It has always been an
inspired group to play for."
Nick Murphy, Southampton City Council's Executive Director for Neighbourhoods
said: "This is great news for the city. The Brook is an important part of
Southampton's lively music scene. We hope to be able to work with the new owners
to ensure it continues to be an important feature of the city for residents and
visitors alike. Long may the music play!"
Future plans include the Brook working closely with the Council to look at how
the venue can be utilized further for the Southampton community.
The Brook would like to welcome its customers back and ask them to continue
their support and help make August a celebration, go online to
www.the-brook.com
to see events and buy tickets.
Musicians walk from Brighton to Otterton for charity
The final concert in Otterton Mill's outdoor music season promises to be
something rather special. Nimomashtic, the highly gifted contemporary folk
group, are walking from their native Brighton to the Eden Centre in Cornwall in
a effort to raise awareness of the need for people to care for their local
environment. The walking tour in aid of a pioneering charity ‘Walk Your Talk’
will see the group give a FREE concert at Otterton Mill between 6pm and 8pm on
Saturday 8th September.
Visitors to the Mill on this evening can enjoy a hearty bowl of delicious soup
and bread - as with everything at Otterton Mill, made with almost entirely local
produce
Nimomashtic, who have three excellent albums to their credit, will be walking
with all their instruments and sleeping under the stars. Along their route they
will be planting apples trees and scattering native flower seeds in the manner
of Johnny Appleseed, the 19C American folk hero.
Please note as this is a free event there are no advance tickets. There will be
a charity collection on the night.
Otterton Mill is just 20 minutes from Exeter between Sidmouth and Budleigh
Salterton. All music events start at 8pm.
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