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The Globe shortlisted for UK Grassroots Venue of the Year

THE GLOBE NEWCASTLE SHORTLISTED FOR UK GRASSROOTS VENUE OF THE YEAR

As part of the annual Music Week Awards, which cover the breadth of UK music industry activities, the Globe Newcastle has been shortlisted for Grassroots Venue of the Year, an award sponsored by the Music Venues Trust. We are delighted to be ranked amongst some of the UK’s finest music venues. The winner will be decided by public vote, closing date March 31st, so we need as many people as possible to support us! To vote click on this link https://www.musicweekawards.com/grassrootsvote2023

The winner will be announced at The Music Week Awards in London on May 24th 2023.

Background Information. Purchased in 2014, The Globe was the first cooperatively owned music venue in the UK. Since then, years of hard work have resulted in a much loved, intimate live music venue , run by a small number of dedicated staff and a large band of volunteers. The diversity of the events programme has been exceptional , encompassing a wide range of live music including Indie, Jazz, Folk, Rock, Americana, Soul, World and Classical music, plus an extensive programme of music classes, workshops and jam sessions. There is a genuine cooperative ethos and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff, volunteers and regular visitors all feel part of The Globe musical community.

Previous awards won by The Globe: Jazz Venue of The Year 2022 (UK Parliamentary Jazz Awards), Coop of the Year 2021 (Cooperatives UK)

Useful Links

https://theglobenewcastle.bar/

https://www.musicweekawards.com/2023/2749497

https://www.musicvenuetrust.com/

Keston Cobblers playing live at the globe

New Year’s Resolution – Support The Globe

With the New Year there is a new way to support the North East’s unique community-owned music venue.

You can become a Friend of The Globe. It’s helpful, it feels good, and it’s free.

Lots of people think The Globe is wonderful and want to help but until now there have been limited options for getting involved. You can either volunteer to work on the bar or door or sound desk at gigs (and this doesn’t suit everyone) or you can join the board of directors (which seems like a big step).

Now you can get involved in a new group called Friends of The Globe. It’s open to anyone who wants to help by sharing some of their time, knowledge and experience.

Friends of The Globe will provide practical help and ideas to contribute to the complicated business of running a community-owned music venue, education centre and bar. Friends could help with programming events, developing participation, marketing, promotion, hospitality, fundraising and in many other ways.

If you’d like to be a Friend of The Globe, please email theglobefriends@gmail.com and say how you would like to help.

Friends of The Globe is about generating ideas and putting them into action. It won’t be endless meetings … but we will need a couple of meetings to get things going. We will be having the first Friends of The Globe meeting at The Globe (of course) and we will try to make it possible to take part online. Please indicate when you would or would not be able to attend. The most likely times are:

Weekday afternoons from 2pm
Thursday/Friday early evening from 6pm
Weekend late mornings from 10:30am
Weekend afternoons from 2pm

If you know someone who you think might be interested in helping The Globe, please forward this message to them.

Best wishes for 2023

The Globe wins Jazz Award two years running

Newcastle’s community-owned music venue The Globe has won a Parliamentary Jazz Award for the second year running – a very rare achievement.

The Globe is now officially the UK “Jazz Venue of the Year” as voted by an independent panel of experts following a public vote. The announcement was made at the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group awards ceremony on 5 July 2022, supported by PizzaExpress Live.

Debra Milne, co-chair of the cooperative that owns The Globe, said:

“I am absolutely thrilled to accept this award on behalf of the team at The Globe. It is testament to the hard work put in by literally hundreds of individuals who have invested in the Jazz Coop and bought the Globe, the staff and volunteers who work here & look after the building, and the artists and hundreds of people who grace our venue each week seeking great music and great vibes.”

In 2021, The Globe won a special Parliamentary Jazz Award for Lockdown Innovation.

The Parliamentary Jazz Awards are organised by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) with the support of PizzaExpress Live to celebrate and recognise the vibrancy, diversity, talent and breadth of the jazz scene throughout the United Kingdom.

Chi Onwurah, Deputy Chair of APPJAG (and MP for Newcastle Central) said: “This has been another really strong year for the Parliamentary Jazz Awards in terms of talent and nominations. The well deserved recipients are a veritable who’s who of names that have made a real impact on the music and helped make the UK one of the world’s leading jazz territories.”

The Globe hosts jazz, folk, rock and spoken word gigs as well as jam sessions, music workshops and private hires.

People can become members of the co-op and have a say in running The Globe by buying shares in this community-owned venture – see https://jazz.coop/join-us-membership-form/

Photo: Debra Milne and Chi Onwurah at the APPJAG 2022 Awards Ceremony.

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The Globe awarded third grant from Culture Recovery Fund

The Globe to receive £25,000 from the third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
The Globe is among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund.
This award will allow The Globe to continue its busy programme of live music gigs, courses and workshops.

More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today (19 November 2021). The third round of funding will support organisations as they deal with ongoing reopening challenges, ensuring they can thrive in better times ahead.

The Globe in Newcastle upon Tyne has been awarded a grant of £25,000 by Arts Council England. This funding will help The Globe to continue and expand its multi-genre range of live performances (including jazz, folk, rock, classical and spoken word) and its programme of music courses, workshops and jam sessions.

This is The Globe’s third successful application to the Culture Recovery Fund. Many fewer cultural organisations have received grants in the third round, which makes The Globe’s achievement remarkable. This year The Globe has also won two national awards (Co-op of the Year and Parliamentary Jazz Award) for its outstanding efforts to deliver live music during the pandemic.

Joan Parker, co-chair of the cooperative that owns and runs The Globe, said: “We are delighted and relieved to be awarded this further funding. Ever since the pandemic started, we have been determined to continue delivering the objectives of the co-op to support live music and learning in our community. We’ve achieved a lot with the help of grant funding and the hard work of volunteers and staff, but there is still a way to go before we return to sustainability. Audience numbers, especially for small venues such as The Globe, are low because many people remain understandably worried by the risk of infection.”

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: “Culture is for everyone and should therefore be accessible to everyone, no matter who they are and where they’re from. Through unprecedented government financial support, the Culture Recovery Fund is supporting arts and cultural organisations so they can continue to bring culture to communities the length and breadth of the country, supporting jobs, boosting local economies and inspiring people.”

Over £1.2 billion has already been awarded from the unprecedented Culture Recovery Fund, supporting around 5,000 individual organisations and sites across the country ranging from local museums to West End theatres, grassroots music venues to festivals, and organisations in the cultural and heritage supply-chains.

Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England, said: “This continued investment from the Government on an unprecedented scale means our theatres, galleries, music venues, museums and arts centres can carry on playing their part in bringing visitors back to our high streets, helping to drive economic growth, boosting community pride and promoting good health. It’s a massive vote of confidence in the role our cultural organisations play in helping us all to lead happier lives.”

Volunteers needed at The Globe

Why We Need Volunteers

The Globe is a music venue owned and run by a community cooperative. The Globe has developed an ambitious programme of music of many genres including jazz, folk, rock, blues and classical. It also hosts dance, comedy and other spoken word events, and runs a comprehensive learning programme with opportunities for players and singers of all abilities.

We employ some staff but we could not do all the things we do without a dedicated team of volunteers offering some of their time and expertise for free. They help to run the business and keep our customers and staff safe and enjoying what we do.

How Volunteers Can Help The Globe

Volunteers at The Globe contribute in a variety of ways, according to their skills and what their circumstances allow. This includes the following highly-visible roles with lots of customer and artist interaction (all with appropriate training provided):

Helping run the bar, serving drinks and taking payments
Welcoming guests at the door and helping set the room up for events
Operating the audio, video and lighting systems for live acts

Alternatively, there are several ‘back-room’ roles where experience is welcome, including:

Maintaining audio/visual equipment to a high standard
Painting, decorating and general property maintenance
Helping promote our events and learning programmes

We are also keen to hear from individuals who might be prepared to invest in the business as a member of the cooperative and could also help us run the business by becoming a Board member, providing expertise in areas such as:

Financial management
Human resources
Property and equipment
Marketing and promotion
Events management
Learning and participation

The Benefits of Becoming a Globe Volunteer

There are some practical advantages to being a Globe volunteer. You can gain new skills through our high quality training in areas such as:

Running a bar and customer service
Operating sound, lighting and video systems for live and recorded gigs

As either a bar or front-of-house helper you get to see a wide variety of live acts for free. And as someone involved in our ‘back room’ support functions you get the satisfaction of witnessing the business moving forwards based on your own efforts and those of the wider Globe team.

You know what? You’ll make some new friends too!

If you would like get involved with voluntary work at The Globe please email volunteers@theglobenewcastle.bar

The Globe wins second award in a month

Newcastle’s community-owned music The Globe has won a second award for its determination to keep live music going during the pandemic. It is the winner of the special Lockdown Innovation Award in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards announced last night (26 July) in an online presentation streamed from Pizza Express in Soho, London.

Earlier this month The Globe was declared the Small Community Co-op of the Year 2021. Both awards recognise the vision and determination of those who have helped keep The Globe going, providing income for musicians, employment for staff, and joy for lovers of live music.

Dave Parker, co-chair of the cooperative that owns The Globe, said: “Wow! Two awards in the same month. One from the co-op world and now one from the jazz world. It’s great that all our hard work is being rewarded. Running a small music venue is always a struggle and the last 18 months have been very challenging. Thank you to everyone who has supported us.”

Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and Deputy Chair of APPJAG, said: “The Globe is a fantastic, co-operative, innovative cultural asset. Watching their streamed jazz concerts with friends in Newcastle and around the world was one of the highlights of lockdown, and now in-person concerts have resumed I look forward to enjoying local, national and international jazz talent in this warm and intimate venue.”

The Globe hosts jazz, folk, rock, classical and spoken word gigs that are enjoyed by small audiences in the venue and by more via high-quality livestream. The Globe also has a programme of music courses, workshops and jam sessions.

People can become members of the co-op and have a say in running The Globe by buying shares – see https://jazz.coop/join-us-membership-form/

The Globe wins national co-op business award

Our determination to keep live music going during the pandemic has been rewarded with a national award. Following a public vote, The Globe was declared the Small Community Co-op of the Year 2021. The Awards are organised by Co-operatives UK – the network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses – and sponsored by The Co-operative Bank.

Dave Parker, co-chair of the co-op that owns The Globe, said, “We’re delighted with this award because it recognises the vision, determination and hard work of members, volunteers and everyone else who helped keep us going during the pandemic, providing income for musicians, employment for staff, and joy for lovers of live music.

“Eight years ago, The Globe was a failing pub. Today it is an award-winning music venue and learning centre owned and run by a co-operative.

“It’s often been a struggle but we’ve succeeded by keeping people engaged. When lockdown started we invited our supporters to shape the future of The Globe and the response has been very positive – with donations, investments, volunteers, and loads of creative energy.

“We worked with musicians to develop livestreaming, and soon decided this was the way forward. The Globe was refurbished, and new equipment was installed by volunteers. We were fortunate in accessing funding from Power to Change and the Culture Recovery Fund.”

The Globe hosts jazz, folk, rock, classical and spoken word gigs that are enjoyed by small audiences in the venue and by more via livestream. It is set to hold a multi-genre festival on 23-25 July which is expected to be the first weekend after restrictions in England are lifted. The Globe also has a full programme of music courses, workshops and jam sessions ready to restart.

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK said, “Huge congratulations to The Globe who have worked so hard … Rooted in their community, their members have a stake and a say, sharing in the co-op’s success, but also coming together when they are needed. And because they are a co-op, these values are sustainable, they are not just a flash in the pan reaction to a crisis – their ethics form a core part of the organisation now and into the future.”

The Globe has been shortlisted for two other awards and is hoping for more good news by the end of July.

People can become members of the co-op and have a say in running The Globe by buying shares – see https://jazz.coop/join-us-membership-form/

International Jazz Day & The Globe anniversary

30 April is International Jazz Day and the day (in 2014) that Jazz.Coop bought The Globe to create the first music venue in the UK to be owned by a co-operative committed to jazz. Normally we would have a party but this year we can’t. Instead we are livestreaming a gig from The Globe featuring four of the finest young musicians from the vibrant Scottish jazz scene: Matt Carmichael (saxes), Fergus McCreadie (piano), Ali Watson (bass), Tom Potter (drums).

Click here for more information and tickets.

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.

This year, 2021, International Jazz Day is celebrating its 10th birthday.

In 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

The United Nations and UNESCO both recognize International Jazz Day on their official calendars.

The Globe shortlisted in national awards

Newcastle’s community-owned music venue The Globe has been shortlisted for a Co-op of the Year Award – a prestigious accolade that honours co-ops across the UK who have shown a commitment to the co-operative principles, stepping up and supporting their communities during the pandemic.

Dave Parker, co-chair of the co-op that owns The Globe, said, “We’re so excited to be one of just five co-ops shortlisted for the Small Community Co-op of the Year Award. The winners will be decided by a public vote – so we’re asking all our members, employees, customers and supporters to cast a vote for us.

“The pandemic has been so hard for so many of us and we’ve done our best to adapt our co-op during this challenging time. We have continued to operate, providing income for musicians, employment for staff, and joy for isolated people. We broadcast 15 events a month including jazz, folk, rock, and classical. Performers and technicians work in a covid-secure environment to deliver high-quality livestreams. These have been viewed by thousands and have raised over £40,000 for musicians.

“If we’ve inspired you, impressed you, helped you or made a positive difference in any way we’d love it if you could vote for us.”

The Co-op of the Year Awards 2021 are organised by Co-operatives UK – the network for Britain’s thousands of
co-operative businesses – and sponsored by The Co-operative Bank. The Globe has been shortlisted in the category of Small Community Co-op.

Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK said, “As we start to rebuild our economy after over a year of restrictions, these awards shine a spotlight on values-based businesses like The Globe and the vital contribution they make to both the local economy and community. Please show your support by casting your vote online, it only takes a moment and makes a real difference to a local independent business!

“Co-ops like The Globe are built on a set of principles which have evolved since a group of working class men founded the first successful co-op 175 years ago, which was replicated throughout the world. They include concern for the community – we saw plenty of that during the lockdowns – and now communities have the opportunity to support co-operation.”

Catherine Douglas, Managing Director, SME at The Co-operative Bank, said, “These awards are a great opportunity for us all to celebrate how co-operatives have supported their local economies and communities over the last year, particularly through the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve heard some amazing stories about how organisations and individuals are using the power of co-operation to enable their businesses to flourish in a fair and equitable way and I’m really looking forward to seeing who wins”.

To vote for The Globe go to https://www.uk.coop/vote

Voting closes at midnight on the 1 June and the winners will be announced in early July.

The Globe awarded second grant from Culture Recovery Fund

The Globe to receive £25,000 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Globe is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
This award will allow The Globe to continue its busy programme of livestreaming and to welcome audiences to the venue when permitted

The Globe in Newcastle upon Tyne has received a grant of £25,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the community-owned music venue recover and reopen.

More than £300 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country including The Globe in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today.

This is the second award The Globe has received from the Culture Recovery Fund. The first, received in October 2020, enabled this unique venue to expand the livestream gigs and online learning programmes it had developed during lockdown and to prepare for reopening to the public. The purpose of the second grant is to support the venue during the uncertain period from April to June as restrictions are gradually lifted.

Over £800 million in grants and loans has already been awarded to support almost 3,800 cinemas, performance venues, museums, heritage sites and other cultural organisations dealing with the immediate challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

The second round of awards made today will help organisations to look ahead to the spring and summer and plan for reopening and recovery. After months of closures and cancellations to contain the virus and save lives, this funding will be a much-needed helping hand for organisations transitioning back to normal in the months ahead.

Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, said:

“Our record breaking Culture Recovery Fund has already helped thousands of culture and heritage organisations across the country survive the biggest crisis they’ve ever faced. Now we’re staying by their side as they prepare to welcome the public back through their doors – helping our cultural gems plan for reopening and thrive in the better times ahead.”

Dave Parker, Co-Chair of the co-operative that owns The Globe, said:

“This second award from the Culture Recovery Fund is a relief. We used the first grant to ensure that The Globe continued to stream high quality live performances throughout lockdown. This is providing much needed income for musicians and joy for isolated people starved of live music. This new grant will help us prepare to welcome audiences in the venue as well as continuing livestreaming.”

Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair, Arts Council England, said:

“Investing in a thriving cultural sector at the heart of communities is a vital part of helping the whole country to recover from the pandemic. These grants will help to re-open theatres, concert halls, and museums and will give artists and companies the opportunity to begin making new work. We are grateful to the Government for this support and for recognising the paramount importance of culture to our sense of belonging and identity as individuals and as a society.”

The funding awarded today is from a £400 million pot which was held back last year to ensure the Culture Recovery Fund could continue to help organisations in need as the public health picture changed. The funding has been awarded by Arts Council England, as well as Historic England and National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute.

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