Save the Regent

HUGE thanks from the Reclaim The Regent crew to all who attended and supported the recent Rock for The Regent events :-) We are still finalising figures as far as monetary gain goes.... what is of far greater importance at this stage is the publicity and positive vibe generated over the weekend: music speaks both to and from the heart in ways words cannot!!!!

Heartfelt support for The Regent campaign was expressed by the generous artists who donated their time to perform, each sharing stories of why The Regent is so important not only to them as individuals, but Brisbane's community culture and artistic future.

It truly was a weekend to remember, and further such events are being planned to continue raising public awareness of and support for the fight to reclaim The Regent as an entire venue for public use, rather than a grand red carpeted foyer into a soulless cement office tower.

All proceeds from Rock for The Regent are going to form a cultural heritage trust to help save and relaunch The Regent, with a future vision of saving other heritage venues, supporting cultural projects and growing to provide grassroots grants for our artists. Odyssey, Brisbane's very own non-profit rock 'n' roll & entertainment culture club (currently housed at The Globe Theatre), is in charge of establishing and managing this trust fund; in concordance with their ongoing demonstration of love and support for our community.

Brisbane so desperately needs another big theatre to nurture its cultural future and bring it onto a par with Sydney, Melbourne and the rest of the world when it comes to inner city entertainment. The Regent has the potential to fill this gap, thus we ultimately aim to reach compromise between the public, campaigners, government and developers that would see this grand old theatre preserved or restored in its entirety; even if it means having an office tower built above it!!!!

Please keep visiting the "Reclaim the Regent" Facebook fanpage for campaign and future rally/event updates; utilise the “All those against….” Facebook page as a forum for ideas; sign the e-petition (http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions_QLD/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=1467&lIndex=-1)..... and above all, continue to spread the love and the word to drum up support for Brisbane's last bastion of cultural heritage- we are the people and we have a voice.... We want our Regent Theatre back!!!!

Yours in community spirit

Daniel Endicott
Rock for the Regent - Community Benefit Event Series Producer
Artistic Director - Odyssey Creative Productions Assoc Inc.

Will there be a petition to be signed to keep the regent? I think it's great to preserve such fantastic buildings rather than tearing them down for generic office towers. These buildings should be incorporated to add to the feel of the city

Tickets should be on sale now via http://www.globetheatre.com.au/
All proceeds will go to form a cultural heritage trust to help save and relaunch The Regent, with a future vision of saving other heritage venues, supporting cultural projects and growing to provide grassroots grants for our artists...
There are MANY other acts willing to jump onboard - this is the tip of the iceberg folks!
Odyssey, Brisbane's very own non-profit rock 'n' roll & entertainment culture club, is presenting these fundraisers at its own community venue, The Globe Theatre - so that we can grow this thing to be able to get free public all ages concerts and bigger fundraisers happening! ...Pop down to The Globe and join the club! xx

So nice to see artists standing up for something for a change!

Just caught the story about the rally on ABC TV. was very impressive - please don't forget to sign the Parliamentary Petition!

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions%5FQLD/

It is great there is so much support from so many people musicians and the like. That will help to promote the cause a lot. Well done with this idea.