Help live music to survive in Worksop as 10-band fundraiser planned
The wider Worksop community is asked to take time out to enjoy live music for a day, and help keep a unique venue in the town running.
A one day live music fundraiser with 10 bands is to take place to support Worksop's only dedicated live music venue.
'Save our Stage: the ultimate live music fundraiser' takes place on November 1, in a bid to boost takings at The Dukeries Brewery Tap Live Music Venue on Newcastle Avenue that, like many places, is struggling to stay afloat.
The independent, family run venue has organised the day gig so that Under 18s can attend from 2pm to 8pm, with music continuing then until 10 or 11pm.
General manager Danielle Longley, whose father Phil Longley bought the building in 2016, said:"Since Covid it's been harder and harder to run the place although people have gradually started to venture out more.
"Dad originally planned to run this as a brewery tap pub type place, but switched to live music to improve takings and it did.
"But Covid hit and since then it's been an ongoing battle, although we have some wonderful regulars. We've tried to build back up and numbers have picked up a bit, but not enough.
"There is no other night life venue like this in Worksop and we want to keep it going for everyone.”
The Brewery Tap offers high quality production within dedicated space that is valued greatly by developing artists and bands.
"We've never had any trouble here. Most of the time entry is free, and we have great bands,” said Danielle.
"Most of them contact us to perform here. We can't afford big names but we have really good tribute bands and originals from far and wide."
Their main clientele, she said, includes largely 40 to 50-year olds and people in their late 20s to early 30s.
The venue covers all music genres and the November 1 event will be headlined by rock band Top Gun, with more names to be announced soon.
People in and around the community are asked to help keep a piece of local culture alive, while having a great night out.
The November 1 gig will be £6 on the door, cash only, to include raffle tickets, with online tickets also available.