Galway 'space exploration' project continues..

galway | housing | event notice Sunday February 03, 2008 19:42 by R - GSSP galwayspacers at gmail dot com

Benefit gig promises a night of funky folk and medolic tunes for change

Galway based musicians are joining the effort to bring a new community led 'social space' to the city.

The 'Space Exploration' benefit gig takes place on Friday February 8th, 9pm, at the Roisin Dubh. It features Van Cole, Queen Elvis, Nicola Willians and The Rye, all of whom are offering their talents to raise much needed funds to establish a new space for Galway.

The Galway Social Space Project is a collective of individuals and groups working together to create a vibrant alternative space for music, art, discussion and learning.

According to a group spokesperson the the notion of a new space for Galway has been in the pipeline for the last few months.

"We started of the process calling a meeting of friends and groups that we thought might be interested in the idea. After a few successful meetings we opened the process up with a public consultation at Aras na Gael in November. The support for the project has been overwhelming. Similar concepts have existed for some years in Dublin, Cork and throughout Europe and now this association aims to develop a community orientated, community organised non-profit, cultural and creative space for Galway.'

Galway Social Space meetings are held weekly. Anyone interested in getting involved should call Ken on 086-8958285 or check www.myspace.com/galwayspace

Benefit gig starts at 9pm on Friday February 8th. Donations of €7 euro.

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