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Tue, Dec 20, 2022, 12:00
- The not-for-profit venue said it won't make it through the winter without financial support.
Manchester community arts centre Niamos is raising funds to stay open.
Located in Hulme, the not-for-profit venue launched a crowdfunder campaign last Wednesday, December 14th, conceding that it "won't make it through the winter" without financial support.
Originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome and later the Playhouse Theatre, the historic venue has been open since 1902. It was bought and turned into an arts space in 1986, with funding provided by Manchester City Centre and other groups.
Niamos, which calls itself a "radical arts centre," took over the venue in 2018. Prioritising a strong community focus, it hosts jam sessions, hip-hop dance lessons, art classes, choir practice and regular club nights, welcoming everyone from Zed Bias and Il Bosco to Aphex Twin and Eartheater.
"We feel it's important to keep the Nia running so that people in the local area, and indeed those from further afield, have something that they can call their own," director Ronnie Walfall told Resident Advisor. "This amazing theatre has been in regular use for the last four years, hosting performances and workshops, gigs and dance events. Everyone who comes into contact with the Nia is in awe of the beauty of the building. It has so much potential, to lose this great and historical building would be a tragedy."
Find out more about the campaign and donate here.