Petition launched to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute, the South Wales venue that’s hosted historic Manic Street Preachers shows
nme.comManic Street Preachers.The push for locals to help save the venue comes after it was reported that Caerphilly council had plans to “mothball” both the venue and the Llancaiach Fawr heritage site in a bid to save £45million.The site is close to many of the locals however, having seen a number of historic performances over recent decades – including one of the first-ever performances by the Manics in the ‘80s.It is also the site that the band famously returned to in 2011, when they played their first hometown show in 26 years and delivered one of their most memorable sets in recent memory.The future of the venue being thrown into question comes as the council has to make around £45million in savings between now and 2026.
At the moment, it currently provides the institute with a £347,000 annual subsidy – and £485,000 to Llancaiach Fawr – and therefore would save a hefty amount by withdrawing its support.While some have backed the proposition, many have called for the venue to be saved and suggested that the council is looking in the wrong places to make cuts.
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