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Shrewsbury Venue Fuels Grassroots Music Scene
1 May
Summary
- New venue aims to fund creative projects for young artists.
- Loopfest festival features over 250 acts across 40 venues.
- Venue renovation was completed in six weeks by volunteers.
A new music venue has opened in Shrewsbury, aiming to provide significant support to the region's creative projects and emerging artists. This initiative is spearheaded by Jamie Smith, director of Shrewsbury's Loopfest, who stated that funds generated by the venue and the upcoming festival will be reinvested into supporting grassroots talent and aspiring professionals in the music industry.
The transformation of the venue, a former mini-golf building in Castle Foregate, was a rapid undertaking, completed within six weeks on a budget of £2,000. This significant renovation was made possible by the dedicated efforts of numerous volunteers. The venue is poised to host experiences for young individuals, including DJ workshops, contributing to their development within the music sector.
Loopfest, a three-day multi-venue festival, is scheduled to commence on Friday. It will showcase over 250 acts across 40 locations, including prominent sites like Shrewsbury Castle and The Quarry. Beyond performances, the festival includes family-friendly daytime activities, highlighting local and established artists.
