The Imaginarium, a popular community and arts space, has found a permanent home in Leeds City Centre. As well as providing space for events, there is a cafe, and a plant and record shop – perfect for that unplanned stop or for a pre-arranged meet-up.
Those who were regulars when The Imaginarium was in Kirkstall needn’t be concerned: none of the personal touches has been lost, nor the dynamism in the programme of carefully curated events. Subterranea and The Off Licence will still be hosting in the worlds of house and techno, and the world class sound system will of course be put to use for a range of acoustic nights.
During the week, visitors can pop in and share ideas with fellow creatives or soak up some ambience in the cafe, while also making the most of the rich array of top records and lush greenery, thanks to Plant and Deck. This will be a plant and record shop with a serious mix of sounds from across the electronic spectrum, and plenty of life-enriching flora.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), The Imaginarium will become a vital resource in the City, offering the community a wide range of creative courses, classes and performances across the arts. The safe space adheres to ethical and moral standards and will lead from the front in terms of providing a diverse and inclusive place for people from all walks of life. Profits will be invested back into the business to enable organic growth and essential activities.
The venue, which will be available for private hire, comes from an experienced team of local DJs, producers, visual artists and promoters who have contributed greatly to Leeds in a number of different ways: Roya Brehl has been part of The Imaginarium since its inception, Subterranea promoter Rory Flynn has been involved for 18 months, while Alex Kelsall is a new member of the team. Phil Warner is owner of Plant & Deck, with a vast musical knowledge, and Rob Chadwick is a PR specialist, Catch Recordings label head and original member of The Imaginarium since its inception in 2018. Lastly, Matt Long is a more recent addition to the team. Matt has a rich musical background in the City, and will be hosting the Audial events in the venue.
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