23/04/2023
Powerful suff this:
The first time I spoke my poetry live in front of an audience was at Undegun art space, now known as Ty Cornel (2017 - pictured below). It was the most nervous I had ever felt. I performed in front of a bunch of vibrant and supportive people who listened and engaged with what I had to say and responded to me in the most beautiful and heartening way. It is this that acted as a catalyst to my belief that I could pursue my love of street poetry and gave me a platform to express all I had written. It was the start of my journey.
Currently, Ty Cornel is in desperate need of funding and I urge you all to donate what you can and/or share the fundraiser below. Without spaces like this, young people will lose out on an avenue to express themselves creatively; to engage with various audiences, showcase their talents and, gain invaluable experience. Without Ty Cornel and places alike - the arts scene would simply not exist.
When we invest in art and art spaces, we invest in ours and younger generations futures. We invest in future TV production, photography, art, comedy, music and musicianship - community and togetherness. COVID showed us just how important art is to all. During which, many of us reached for our favourite songs, creative outlets, programmes and even took the plunge and picked up that guitar, paint brush and notepad - pursuing goals previously left behind for the grind. We used art to find some way of coping with the difficulties of lockdown and isolation; it provided both solace and comfort at a time we so desperately needed connection.
Without Ty Cornel's existence who knows, there may never have been an Evrah Rose. I never would have took to the stage that evening and I may never have met some of the most brilliant and talented people I'll ever be blessed to know.
We cannot afford to lose Ty Cornel.
Let's get behind them! Afterall, community is what we do best ❤️
Up the Town!
Donate here 👇👇👇👇
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-undegunarts-tycornel?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined
