WE LOVE MEOW

 

Nestled in the centre of Wellington, Meow is the musical living room to the city.  For over ten years we have had the great honor and pleasure of being a centre for live music of all genres and it’s wider community and we want to continue to do that.

 

But a small music venue is about more than just the musicians; it is also the sound techs, the lighting techs, the tour managers, the staff, the security, the cleaners and of course the patrons, we would be nothing without the music fans  It is the coming together to enjoy live music, to enjoy a reading, a political debate, to share an experience with each other.  For us it is our home, it is where our children are growing up, surrounded by people living and doing what they love.

 

It is a very difficult decision to ask for help, like other small venues in New Zealand Meow shares a fierce independence, but right now our industry faces an uncertain future and Meow the very real risk of having to shut down.  Covid-19 has wiped out the security which we had built up with over ten years in operation, this is usually the period where we make money which tides us over the dips which come in winter and summer. We are still paying full rent, we are still paying our staff and how long we can continue to do this is uncertain. We need your help.

 

We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Cabana #welovethecabana for nominating us in this campaign and the #saveourvenues team.

 

Arohanui 

Rah and the Meow team x

 

This Boosted campaign is part of a nationwide awareness drive under the banner of Boosted LIVE presents #SAVEOURVENUES.

Run by a dedicated committee of music lovers - including Reb Fountain, Matthew Crawley (Golden Dawn / Strange News), Lucy Macrae & Tom Anderson (Whammy Bar), Rohan Evans (The Wine Cellar) and Reuben Bonner (Banished Music) - the #SAVEOURVENUES team seek to unite in support of Aotearoa's live music venues and music scene. #SAVEOURVENUES aim is to help generate support for crucial, original, small live music venues right across New Zealand, in cities and towns. And they are calling on everyone to help to raise awareness and funds, and trigger a national response strategy in support of a thriving musical culture in New Zealand.