UK Youth Music Hub Jamming Station Launches £50,000 "Do-or-Die" Fundraiser

Jamming Station, a youth music project based in Totnes, Devon, has launched a £50,000 fundraiser to renovate its home venue, The Town Mill. According to NME, organizers are calling it a "do-or-die" campaign, with funds allocated in stages depending on how much is raised.

What the money is for

The baseline goal covers essential fire safety work, a new PA and lighting system, and soundproofing. If the campaign reaches higher funding tiers, plans expand to a fully-equipped youth performance space, including sensory spaces, an employment-focused café, and training facilities.

• Venue: The Town Mill, Totnes, Devon
• Fundraising target: £50,000
• Baseline use: fire safety upgrades, new PA and lighting, soundproofing
• Stretch goals: fully-equipped youth venue, sensory spaces, training café, training facilities
• Dates, on-sale info, or donation link: not stated in the source

Per the press materials, the space functions as a youth club, rehearsal room, and music industry training ground at once. Co-director Jacqui Perks said many young people