Farsight Collective have been granted a licence by Camden Council to operate a 500 capacity music and arts venue at 4 Flitcroft Street, London WCH 8DJ, in the historic center of the UK music industry.
This multi level space extends across and below Denmark Street, Flitcroft Street and Book Mews. Farsight Collective have signed a 25 year lease on the premises with landlord Consolidated Holdings.
This multi level space extends across and below Denmark Street, Flitcroft Street and Book Mews. Farsight Collective have signed a 25 year lease on the premises with landlord Consolidated Holdings.
AMBITIONS
The area has seen significant redevelopment and investment in recent years as part of the Outernet project.
It is the aim of Farsight Collective to bring back, credible grassroots and forward-thinking music programming to this culturally historic part of London. We will achieve this with a multi-use music/art/events space that emphasises inclusivity, accessabiltiy and which is designed around collaboration with all stakeholders and communities.
We firmly believe that our plan is the essential missing piece in the jigsaw; a key component in Denmark Street’s considerable battle to remain truly culturally relevant.
At ground level, we’ve created a distinctive and compelling - yet highly flexible - environment for events, exhibitions, installations and the visual arts, ‘Meanwhile On Flitcroft Street’ will become one of London’s most exciting mixed use events spaces.
A semi-permanent exhibition celebrating the art, culture and heritage of the area will make sure the space never goes ‘dark’.
This can be quickly and definitively removed when necessary to create a tabula rasa for events by artists, brands, local orgs and private hire clients when required.
An additional upstairs private dining suite / lounge, professional level catering prep facilities and a ‘sun trap’ courtyard will add an extra dimension to this stunning location.
2024 bookings so far include art shows by legendary musician Marc Almond and local artists Jane Palm Gold and Francesca Alaimo, the launch event for Irvine Welsh’s next book, an event with Beatport for Pride month that celebrates London’s LGBTQ club culture heritage and various ‘pop-up’ retail and art events.
Below ground: a stunning new 4-500 capacity subterranean music venue in the double height basement will showcase an extensive, carefully curated program ranging from established names to emerging talent, designed from scratch as a ‘grassroots music venue’ as defined by the Mayor of London’s Music Venues Rescue Plan of October 2015.
FARSIGHT GALLERY arts and culture program list more highlights inc Museum of Youth Culture, Matt Smith, Les Cousins retrospective, Jane Palm Gold Deck Jarman drawings, Evan Dando Paintings and Drawings, St Martin's school of art graduates show, HOSB homeless artists show.
TIMELINE
31.07.23
20.09.23
29.11.23
30.01.24
15.02.24
13-25.03.24
25.03.24
15.04.24
16.04.24-02.05.24
16.05.24
31.04.24
23.05.24
29.05.24-12.06.24
19-27.06.24
10-16.07.24
02-06.7.24
09.07.24
25-30.7.24
11-17.08.24
12.08.24
22-31.08.24
4-18.09.24
20-30.09.24
5-12.10.24
15-18.10.24
23-31.10.24
08.11.24
01-09.11.24
13.11.24
20-23.11.24
28-5.12 .24
Lease signed
Design and build team instructed
Licence and planning team instructed
Licence pre-application submitted
Project feasibility study concluded
Licencing public consultation and exhibition
Full licence application submitted
Gallery space opened for non-licensable events
Marc Almond art show in Gallery space
Richard Cabot literary evening in Gallery space
Planning pre-app submitted
Licence hearing - licence awarded
Anne Pigalle art show in Gallery space
Beatport Presents Club Colours exhibition / workshop in Gallery space
Planning Public consultation
Museum of Youth Culture x Polaroid photography exhibition
Irvine Welsh 'Resolution' book launch
Jem Stone 'The Legend Of Kaptain Karnival' art exhibition
Matt Smith aka Mattko 'Exist To Resist' exhibition
Pioneer 'Start From Scratch' DJ Workshop
Les Cousins retrospective including Ray Stevenson photography exhibition
Jane Palm Gold 'Derek Jarman - From Soho to the Fifth Continent' exhibition
Fancesca Alaimo 'Gender Translucence and Other Stories’ painting show
Evan Dando 'Paintings and Drawings' exhibition
Beatport x Black history month 'black roots of electronic music' exhibition
Kim Mac exhibition
Women In Film session
'This Cruel Temple' - St Martin's school of art graduates group show
London LGBTQ+ Centre fundraiser auction event
HOSB outsider artists exhibition
Daniel Ilsmore exhibition
PROJECT DESIGN AND BUILD TEAM
Yashin Kemal,
Project Architect
Yashin joined Chris Dyson Architects in 2021 after developing his career at architecture studios Apt, OMA, Stanton Williams and YRM, and has experience running and delivering commercial, residential, retail and refurbishment projects.
Yashin has a passion for architecture that is born out of a rigorous and thoughtful design process. He has a keen eye for detail and likes to problem solve and develop ideas through sketching.
Outside of the studio, Yashin is a visiting architectural critic and tutor at the University of Westminster.
Project Architect
Yashin joined Chris Dyson Architects in 2021 after developing his career at architecture studios Apt, OMA, Stanton Williams and YRM, and has experience running and delivering commercial, residential, retail and refurbishment projects.
Yashin has a passion for architecture that is born out of a rigorous and thoughtful design process. He has a keen eye for detail and likes to problem solve and develop ideas through sketching.
Outside of the studio, Yashin is a visiting architectural critic and tutor at the University of Westminster.
Supervising Architect
In 2003 Chris established Chris Dyson Architects and has since amassed a significant track record working on projects including the Earl’s Court Masterplan for Capital & Counties Properties PLC, the RAF Museum at Hendon and a distinctive collection of one-off designs. Based in Spitalfields, London, where Chris has lived for 20 years, the practice undertook many of its early projects in this particular Conservation Area.
Chris Dyson Architects LLP is a Chartered RIBA practice and recent commissions include works for the Royal Parks in London’s Hyde Park, and Central London.
chrisdyson.co.uk
Project Manager
Cord Construction
Since becoming operational in 2014, Cord has secured in excess of 30 individual prime and super-prime projects with a combined value of £63m to date.
Soon after launch, a client requested their involvement on the St Giles Circus / Denmark Street regeneration scheme.
Throughout the duration of the St Giles Circus scheme, the Cord team has continued to grow and take on more high-end projects in Central London. Their expertise and deep knowledge of the surrounding area made them the outstanding choice for construction partner.
E+M Technica
M&E Design
Ian provides technical leadership for the practice’s mechanical engineering resource and maintains our design standards and disciplines. He specialises in air-conditioning and in the development of bespoke air supply arrangements to suit demanding architectural and operational requirements.
Amongst his recent projects are two restaurants at the Shard, a large restaurant and nightclub for Alan Yau in Mayfair and retail projects for leading department stores.
emtecnica.com
Clive Fussell
Structural Engineers
Engenuiti Ltd
Engenuiti is an unashamedly people driven practice, rooted in technical strength, and motivated by making buildings which are exemplary in respect of their low impact on the environment. Their rigorous approach is harnessed to minimise the materials they specify, creating elegance in their designs and solving even the most complex of problems.
They have won broad industry leading recognition; notably in their work in advanced timber engineering, and their retrofit and renewal projects.
engenuiti.com
Proudlock Associates
NRAC Inclusive Design Consultant
Liam is a frequent contributor to national debates and consultations on standards and regulations. He is a member of Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) Access Association and National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC)
Liam has always worked in disability, including 15 years at the BBC, part of which as Access Manager, he reviewed BBC Property’s access standards. He provided inclusive design guidance for major developments such as White City, Salford Quays and Pacific Quays (Glasgow).
proudlockassociates.com
Buro Happold,
Fire Engineering
Jamie has experience on a number of high-profile projects ranging from historically significant buildings such as the Imperial War Museums, to modern architecturally complex buildings such as St Giles Circus.
His key roles include developing and implementing fire strategies, consultancy and advisory roles to high profile clients, and project leadership.
burohappold.com
L-Acoustics Audio Supply / Design,
Music Space
Paul Keating has designed Audio Systems for more than two hundred shows across England, Europe, America and the Far East, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Commonwealth Games Opening / Closing in Manchester. Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics in-depth study of all areas – from raw materials to high-end technologies, software, and electronics – contributes to a unique and broad combination of expertise that helps shape the future of sound.
l-acoustics.com
Licencing coordinator
Based in London since 1990, Liam O’Hare has been a Licensee/D.P.S for 30 years. City Halo has acted as a Licensing Agent since successfully applying for and operating London Borough of Camden’s first 24 hour licensed premises in 2005. Since then City Halo has acted as an Agent for scores of successful premises licences, time limited and permanent for a variety of London’s highest profile major developments, night markets, nightclubs, festivals, bars and restaurants. as well as facilitating countless Temporary Events Notices
cityhalo.co.uk
Planning Consultant
Bidwells LLP
Jonathan Phillips is a Group Partner in the Planning Division at Bidwells LLP and heads up the national Hospitality & Leisure team.. He has practised in town
planning consultancy since 1989, with a professional bias towards the hospitality and leisure sector, acting as a specialist planning advisor to a number of high profile clients including Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Inception Group, Infernos Clapham, Neon Piccadilly, Nightcap, Red Engine, Stage Bar Group, Stonegate Pub Group, The Blues Kitchen, and Time Out London.
bidwells.co.uk
Licensing Solicitor
Thomas & Thomas
A partner with 15 years’ experience in all aspects of alcohol and entertainment licensing, including Premises Licence applications, special events consents, personal licences, and temporary event notices.
Jack regularly represents clients before Licensing Sub-Committees and the Magistrates' Courts. Jack's practice also includes planning, environmental law, regulatory legislation and large-scale event planning. He represents numerous licensed premises and operators in these areas.
tandtp.com
Commercial Director
Recently the global head of business development and talent for digital events platform On Air, Rowland is the co-founder of leading electronic promoter Parable Music and has been creating and advising independently operated live events businesses since 2010.
In parallel, he has worked in positions across the entertainment industry including roles as an artist booker, A&R scout and commercial / programming manager at Relentless Records, Primary Talent International and Soho House Group.
parablemusic.co.uk
Project Solicitors
Legal matters relating to the project including lease, contracting etc. are being handled by Druces LLP.
Founded in 1767, Druces is an ambitious City of London law firm known for advising public and privately-owned businesses, financial institutions and wealthy individuals across a range of industries and sectors.
With over 250 years of experience, they combine cutting-edge legal advice with a responsive, partner-led service and pride themselves on the long-term relationships we build with our clients.
druces.com
Accountants
The Farsight Collective accountants, The UHY Hacker Young Group, is a Top 20 UK network of chartered accountants with 23 offices spanning England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
uhy-uk.com