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https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/oh-no-the-dogs-bone-has-bitten-off-more-than#!Help us to renovate our gig space so we can have bigger, safer, more inclusive, less stinky, all round better gigs!
Oh no! The Dog’s Bone has bitten off more than it can chew. Hmm, “Wouldn’t it be so nice if The Dog’s Bone was accessible with toilet handrails and ramps etc?”
Making everyone comfortable is a core value for us, and we’ve spent two years figuring out how to make changes to the entrances, exits, toilets and ramps, spending $25k already, while figuring out we need another $40k to complete the job.
On top of naively wading into this rather expensive project without realising it was going to cost dollars!!! Our non-existent trust funds couldn’t guarantee a day off here and there while still paying for everything. We realised we might burn out, fade away and pull the plug on the whole thing without some help from the community.
We plan to make the entrances and exits and toilets accessible to make the space more inclusive, add a ramp so there is wheelchair access right up to the stage, more toilets for less queues, removing the lav from the dancefloor/dining room - more room for dancing and better bouquet, while opening up windows down the alleyway to brighten up the dining room and create more airflow on the stage and dancefloor.
This will allow us to have bigger gigs! Help attract performing artists from out of town, and give local artists more opportunities to play with these acts, gain contacts and experience, while making it easier for you to see the stage when you come in to see a gig!
Our goal at The Dog’s Bone has always been to make a welcoming community space that can support local original art and music, helping feed the renaissance of Nelson music by establishing another stop for touring artists. From day one we’ve aimed to make the space as welcoming as we can for everyone, especially our marginalised homies. We have been working with the council since we opened to figure out how we can make our gig space accessible. The project is now fully planned and signed off, and we’re finally ready to start building, but we haven’t figured out how to pay for everything yet…
Do you want to help? Our give a little page is now open and every cent counts!
Stoked to be supported by two of the coolest dudes in town with their popular EXPANSIONS sessions, coming up 14th of November, 5pm-late!
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