The Crobar Raises £40,000, For Its Reopening, On Crowdfunder

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The Crobar has raised £40,000 on its crowdfunder, as it looks to relaunch after the pandemic. Back in September last year, the Crobar in Soho, announced it’s closure due to the ongoing struggles from the coronavirus pandemic.

But the venue might live on after raising £40,000 out of it’s £95,000 goal on crowdfunder, with the bar aiming to relaunch in a new location in central London when the pandemic ends.

Owner Richar Thomas said, “I have to admit, I did a little dance when we hit £40,000, as it gave me hope and more determination to save Soho and reopen The Crobar.”

“I know we meant a lot to our customers, but I didn’t realise just how much! People want a proper Rock ‘n’ Roll bar to remain in Soho. Otherwise, where else will they go?”

“There is so much history here and it does feel to many that all roads in London lead to this area.”

“Rock and Roll will never die, but if we don’t fight to keep its integrity and quirkiness, then we will just fall victim to faceless gentrification eradicating everything Soho has stood for: tolerance and individuality, love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll for all.”

The news also comes as filmmakers Lucy Brown and Andrew Wildey prepare to release a documentary called ‘Music When The Lights Go Out’, which will see Crobar regulars talking about what the bar and the SoHo area mean to them.

“We had a huge response of photos, videos and stories from people who miss The Crobar and who used to party in the ‘Golden Triangle of Rock ‘n’ Roll’” Lucy Brown said.

“Reading the messages from people remembering better times really struck us with what was being lost to the pandemic. I think everyone knows and loves a place like The Crobar.”

“As Richard says in the film – it’s not about the four walls, it’s about the people, and I think now we should take an “all hands on deck” attitude when it comes to supporting the live music venue industry.”

The documentary will premiere on January 27th at 8 pm on YouTube.

The bar, which has been in Soho since 2001, has been a favourite of many music fans and bands alike. The bar was a favourite of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, even hiring out the space to host a Foo Fighters’ Wembley Stadium after-party in 2008.

Other notable artists who visited the Crobar included Slash, Alice Cooper, Slayer’s Kerry King, and Gwar.