Alan Jones, former member of the legendary Welsh band, Amen Corner, and founder of The Globe in Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, has been appealing for bands and artists to take part in a special “Save The Globe” benefit gig to raise funds to help keep one of Cardiff’s last music venues open.
The venue, which has featured a list of international artists including La Roux, Jamie T, Johnny Winter, Arlo Guthrie, and Wishbone Ash, has become one of the premier live music venues in South Wales since its launch just over a year ago, but has recently come under the spotlight itself as a result of noise complaints from two nearby residents which has resulted in Cardiff Council revoking the 350-capacity music venue’s licence.
Club founder Alan Jones said, “We invested a considerable amount of money in creating a truly unique music venue for Cardiff, and made efforts to incorporate what we thought would be adequate soundproofing measures. Unfortunately, the few complaints recently received by Cardiff Council could see the venue shut down for good, which would be a blow for live music in Cardiff and of course for the venue’s staff who would be out of a job if we have to close.”
“The Globe itself simply doesn’t have the funds to undertake the soundproofing work, so I am appealing to any bands and artists that would be willing to play at the fundraising concert to contact us to lend support. Wales has produced so many successful bands down the years. If Cardiff loses any more live venues, who knows what future Welsh supergroups will go undiscovered.”
Alan has appealed the Council’s decision and the forecasted hearing is scheduled for the end of February. In the meantime, he is hoping to raise the estimated £25,000 required to undertake additional soundproofing to the roof by organising a special fundraising gig at an appropriate venue in Cardiff, and is appealing to bands and live music enthusiasts in South Wales for support of the event.
We’ve been told:
“We now have the full line-up for out fundraising gigs compiled, and a truly amzing array of top notch live musical experiences ready for your enjoyment! A massive thank you to all the artists and bands that have come to our aid!”
Watch this space for more details.
