Artrix: Bromsgrove venue set to remain open in new deal

The much-loved theatre and community space has been saved and is expected to remain open and run as an arts venue for the next few years.

Talks between the key players in the operation of Artrix are reaching their final stages.

Members of Bromsgrove Community Arts (BCA), Artrix Holding Trust, and Bromsgrove District Council hope an agreement will soon be reached for the venue to remain open for the next three years and beyond.

A question mark previously hung over the future of the Bromsgrove venue, which first opened in 2005, after its former operator folded just before Covid-19 restrictions began in 2020.

It temporarily served as a mass vaccination centre for North Worcestershire during the pandemic.

Artrix Holding Trust Chair, Anita Dale, said: “We are keen to reassure residents and supporters that we are working behind the scenes to ensure Artrix continues to be a part of our community’s long-term arts and culture provision.

"We look forward to making an official announcement very soon.”

The Artrix (Image: Artrix)

Bromsgrove Community Arts operates the venue though a team of volunteers.

BCA's forward plan will see the venue continue, if they get the green light from Artrix Holding Trust and Bromsgrove District Council.

Chair of BCA, Graham Mackenzie added: "BCA has been running Artrix on a sustainable volunteer led basis since April to great success, and has a full programme of shows and events planned through to the end of the year.

"BCA is incredibly keen to continue to offer a full programme of shows and room hires at Artrix for the Bromsgrove community next year and for the foreseeable future.

"We are working hard with the Artrix Holding Trust and Bromsgrove Council to make our plans a reality’

Artrix will shortly be confirming bookings for a wide variety of shows and performances for the first half of 2025 and the new programme will be launched on the website www.artrixbromsgrove.co.uk in the coming weeks.