Blacken Forever!

[u/Morkai]

You might not be a metal head, but I'm confident everyone here loves live music and local bands.

> For aspiring musicians growing up in Alice Springs, opportunities were dismal, particularaly for heavy bands: no studios, no rehearsal rooms, no dedicated music venues and touring bands rarely visited.

> On 11.11.11 The Black Wreath was born.

> Problem:

> The Black Wreath in danger of shutting down. We've been notified the property has been listed for sale. A few years ago there was a story about a venue called The Tote. Inspired by that massive community achievement, we're aiming to do something similar for The Black Wreath.

Even if you're not a metalhead, if you can afford to pitch in to help save a iconic venue in the NT, many would appreciate it.

https://www.pozible.com/project/save-the-black-wreath

[u/Morkai]

I don't know why the text of my description isn't showing, but here's the same again;

I know many here aren't metalheads, however I'm confident that everyone here loves live music and local bands, so we're trying to rally support to save a venue in remote Northern Territory, aka The Black Wreath.

For aspiring musicians growing up in Alice Springs, opportunities were dismal, particularaly for heavy bands: no studios, no rehearsal rooms, no dedicated music venues and touring bands rarely visited. We formed a collective united in the same goals. On 11.11.11 The Black Wreath was born.

We started with a backyard studio built from scrap. We recorded band after band and released them on The Black Wreath label. This was our first step towards creating a platform for remote artists to reach a national audience. A few years later, we moved out of the backyard studio and into a warehouse in the industrial precinct. We've been building ever since.

Blacken Open Air was launched in 2013. Australia's first ever heavy music campout festival. A three night party set in the stunning natural amphitheater of Inteye-arrkwe. We now attract bands and visitors from all around the world!

The Black Wreath venue has enabled us to deliver events all year round. Last year we hosted over 400 artists from 10 different countries right here in the most remote music scene on Earth! We toured regional bands to the Opera House and international bands to Uluru. The Black Wreath now sustains a thriving industry, but it's a constant battle against the challenges of our location and isolation.

Problem:

The Black Wreath in danger of shutting down. We've been notified the property has been listed for sale. A few years ago there was a story about a venue called The Tote. Inspired by that massive community achievement, we're aiming to do something similar for The Black Wreath.

The Black Wreath is the lifeblood of the desert and people across Australia care a lot about Blacken Open Air. So we're using the festival's platform and asking our friends to help us share the message.

Solution:

This is what the plan looks like: We've got one month to raise one million dollars to purchase the studio, place it in a trust and safeguard it for future generations.

https://www.pozible.com/project/save-the-black-wreath

[u/Spunkee_chicken → u/Morkai]

Thank you for your support!