London’s Roundhouse has announced plans to celebrate three anniversaries in 2016 as well unveil a brand new campus for young people.
According to the venue, this year will mark 50 years since opening as a major arts centre, 40 years of punk and 10 years since a major refurbishment.
In recognition of this year they have also announced details of a brand new campus as a centre of creative excellence for young people.
On the 1 June the Roundhouse will recognises the 10th anniversary of reopening as a charity following a huge refurbishment. The 9 and 10 July mark 40 years since the Ramones played their seminal gig at the Roundhouse. The 50th anniversary of the Roundhouse opening as an arts centre will take place on 15 October with a major event still to be announced.
Marcus Davey, chief executive and artistic director, said: ‘2016 is a landmark year for the Roundhouse, a year where we have many reasons to celebrate, and what a start to the year it has been.
‘Nearly 50 years ago the Roundhouse opened as a bold, brave new arts venue and we’ve started our anniversary year doing what we do best, programming incredible performances involving young people and emerging artists. And we have so much more to come over the next year. We’re really excited about our future, and the next 50 years of creativity, through offering young people life changing opportunities.’
The Grade II listed building and former railway engine shed was built in 1846, falling into disuse until reopening as a performing arts venue spearheaded by playwright Arnold Wesker. A cutting-edge arts and seminal live music venue for the next 16 years before it fell into disrepair in 1983. In September 1996 The Norman Trust, led by Sir Torquil Norman, bought the building and set up the Roundhouse Trust and the building re-opened in 2006.
As part of the Roundhouse anniversary, the institution has asked the public to get in touch with their memories.
Share your story by leaving a comment on our Facebook page facebook.com/RoundhouseLDN or emailing submissions to MyRoundhouseStory@Roundhouse.org.uk.
According to the venue, this year will mark 50 years since opening as a major arts centre, 40 years of punk and 10 years since a major refurbishment.
In recognition of this year they have also announced details of a brand new campus as a centre of creative excellence for young people.
On the 1 June the Roundhouse will recognises the 10th anniversary of reopening as a charity following a huge refurbishment. The 9 and 10 July mark 40 years since the Ramones played their seminal gig at the Roundhouse. The 50th anniversary of the Roundhouse opening as an arts centre will take place on 15 October with a major event still to be announced.
Marcus Davey, chief executive and artistic director, said: ‘2016 is a landmark year for the Roundhouse, a year where we have many reasons to celebrate, and what a start to the year it has been.
‘Nearly 50 years ago the Roundhouse opened as a bold, brave new arts venue and we’ve started our anniversary year doing what we do best, programming incredible performances involving young people and emerging artists. And we have so much more to come over the next year. We’re really excited about our future, and the next 50 years of creativity, through offering young people life changing opportunities.’
The Grade II listed building and former railway engine shed was built in 1846, falling into disuse until reopening as a performing arts venue spearheaded by playwright Arnold Wesker. A cutting-edge arts and seminal live music venue for the next 16 years before it fell into disrepair in 1983. In September 1996 The Norman Trust, led by Sir Torquil Norman, bought the building and set up the Roundhouse Trust and the building re-opened in 2006.
As part of the Roundhouse anniversary, the institution has asked the public to get in touch with their memories.
Share your story by leaving a comment on our Facebook page facebook.com/RoundhouseLDN or emailing submissions to MyRoundhouseStory@Roundhouse.org.uk.
