Keeping a local hardcore scene alive isn’t easy. Most venues don’t want to deal with the chaos that comes with hardcore. The ones that do are few and far between — and the ones that actually support it? Almost unheard of. Having a special spot like DSGN CLLCTV is not to be taken for granted. Without them, hardcore in Cincinnati would be in a much darker spot.

Lately, outside forces have been working to limit DSGN’s ability to host shows. While they’re currently pursuing a promising legal path to keep hosting shows, that fight comes with serious costs. All the fees associated with legal deliberation and gaining licensure pile up fast, and we think it's incumbent upon the scene to have their back like they’ve always had ours.

This GoFundMe has been set up to try and lighten the load of all these financial burdens. We ask that you donate whatever you see fit, any amount helps. It will go straight to Julia and Mike to help cover the out-of-pocket expenses they’ve taken on to keep the space alive.