In an effort to protect Narberth’s Queens Hall, a crowdfunding site has been set up as part of a national initiative launched by Music Venues Trust to prevent the closure of 100s of independent music venues that have been affected since lockdown.

In order to look after the future of the venue, and the well-being of its staff, volunteers and Hall users, the Queens Hall has reached out to friends, family and local community to offer some fantastic incentives for people who support this Crowdfunder.

“It was with a very heavy heart we have closed our doors for the first time in over 60 years, but we are determined to re-open for our community as soon as we can,” said a spokesperson for the venue.

“We are working hard behind the scenes with the Music Venues Trust and other organisations to make this happen, but as each week passes, re-opening looks increasingly more difficult.

“We have always been grateful for the ongoing support of our community but we are running out of means to keep the ‘old girl’ ticking over. We really need your help.

“Before Lockdown, our revenue came from ticket sales and room hire. This income has now completely stopped; 100 per cent of the money raised will be used to help replace some of this income to pay our ongoing costs.

“If we hit our target, and we can prevent the closure of our venue, everything above the amount we need will be donated to the Music Venue Trust GMV Crisis Fund to protect other venues just like ours, right across the country,” they added.

As part of the crowdfunder, a collaboration between The Queens Hall and Mat Price of Sursum Tattoo has been announced, with an exclusive T-Shirt available to purchase, and the Music Venues Trust giving The Queens Hall 100 per cent of the money donated from sales.

Other items such as a super stylish cotton tote bag and posters are available, as well as a beautiful Narberth photo-collage donated by award-winning illustrator Lee Phillips of The Shed Project.

You can donate by heading to the webpage: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/savethequeenshallnarberth