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The future of Acoustic Couch, Bracknell
P003065 - 29 April 2025 to 24 June 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning the future of acoustic couch, bracknell was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the impending closure of Acoustic Couch, a community-run music venue in Bracknell, due to structural issues with its current location. Petitioners are concerned about the lack of an affordable and accessible alternative venue.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to encourage the Government to provide support for securing the future of Acoustic Couch in Bracknell.
Key Facts
- Acoustic Couch is located under a car park that will be closed by the end of 2025.
- Bracknell Forest Council has been working to find an alternative venue but has not yet succeeded.
- Grassroots music venues face substantial difficulties and need protection for their cultural contribution.
- The Government's £30 million music growth package supports grassroots venues, festivals, and artists.
- A new industry-led ticket levy on large-scale events will generate up to £20 million annually for investment into the grassroots sector.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
24 June 2025
Peter Swallow
Lab
Bracknell
Presented
29 April 2025
Peter Swallow
Lab
Bracknell
The Acoustic Couch is a fantastic, inclusive community-run grassroots music venue in the heart of Bracknell. Grassroots music venues play a huge role in communities across the country but have faced substantial difficulties in recent years, and I know the Government recognise the need to protect them.
The petition states:
The petition of residents of Bracknell and supporters of the Acoustic Couch,
Declares that the Acoustic Couch is a community-run grassroots music venue that contributes richly to the culture and economy of Bracknell; further declares that the current venue which houses the Acoustic Couch is under a carpark that is no longer structurally sound, and will therefore be closed from the end of 2025; notes that Bracknell Forest Council has been working with the Acoustic Couch to identify possible alternative venues, but an affordable and accessible location has yet to be identified; and further declares that grassroots music venues across the country have faced substantial difficulties in recent years, and recognises the need to protect their invaluable contribution to our shared music heritage.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to consider what support can be made available to secure the future of the Acoustic Couch in Bracknell.
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