London's Roundhouse to open creative co-working centre for young people

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  • The venue will offer a professional space and music production facilities to 15,000 people per year.
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  • North London music venue the Roundhouse is opening a co-working space for creative young people. Roundhouse Works will offer collaborative co-working with music production facilities to up to 15,000 people each year. 60 percent will be drawn from deprived areas. Courses will be offered to people aged 18 to 30 in music production, performance arts, podcasting and the fundamentals of the music business. The venue will also host talks, events, workshops and training to support a career in the creative industries. The centre opens its doors on Monday, June 19th, with membership starting at £25 a year and co-working packages from £30 per month. The Roundhouse, which is located in Chalk Farm and has hosted live shows and experimental theatre since the '60s, raised £8 million to fund the venture, all from private and corporate donations. No money was received from the UK Arts Council or any other government scheme. Watch a video about Roundhouse Works.
    For more information about what's on offer and eligibility to use the facilities, go here.
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