Support floods in for Hub16 Studios — a queer-run hub championing emerging DJs and producers, now seeking support to prevent closure this January.
Hey everyone - it’s been a year since we lost our studio, and this week we’ve hit another setback. The DJ equipment we’ve been borrowing is no longer available, so I’m reopening our crowdfund to help us replace our kit and secure our temporary studio space so we can keep operating and avoid closing down in January.
We’ve run out of funds to cover rent and running costs, and without support we risk losing the space - but with a bit of help from our community, we can bridge the gap and keep going.
We urgently need to:
1. Replace our decks, mixer and event speakers
2. Secure our studio space for the year ahead
3. Transition from a micro-business into a CIC (Community Interest Company)
This past year has been intense. After the flood - thanks to your support - we kept going: hiring temporary spaces, teaching weekly, and rebuilding community wherever we could. But it’s left us in a financial jam with no access to funding. And the nature of our work means we can’t keep putting prices up.
What Hub16 Delivers Every Month:
- Creator Club weekly co-work + monthly meetup for 30 artists
- 10 hours per week of pro bono studio time for LGBTQIA+ artist development
- 3 group classes a week from beginner to advanced DJing / music production
- Quarterly Ableton course helping DJs move into production
- Sliding scale pricing + split payments on all services to keep things affordable
- Community equipment hire
- 1:1 sessions for professional DJs — technical training + career strategy
- Monthly Open Decks at Dalston Superstore
- Access to gigs, mentoring, tech support and a thriving community
Run by one full time and one freelance tutor - completely grassroots.
Hub16 is a DJ and production studio supporting POC, LGBTQIA+ and Women artists in music and nightlife, providing technical training, mentoring, and performance opportunities in clubland.
Our impact is visible: Hub16 artists have gone on to play Body Movements, Glastonbury, Ibiza, Tresor, Corsica Studios, Radio and more. Emerging producers from our Ableton cohorts are releasing their first records. The ripple effect of our work shows up on lineups across London, the UK and beyond - we’ve contributed to nightlife and culture for over a decade.
We’re raising £25,000 to cover:
£7,000 – DJ + event equipment
£15,000 – 12 months’ rent and bills
£3,000 – back office, admin + CIC setup
If you believe in seeing a diverse roster across clubs, festivals and radio, please consider donating or sharing this page.
Every bit of support helps us get out of this jam and stay open for another 10 years - serving the next generation of DJs and producers. We raised £10k last year when we flooded and have reopened this page - as we're still getting back on our feet.
We are seeking donations from our community - and call on industry and nightlife business who share our vision to consider donating to this gofundme.
Thank you
Samantha & the Hub16 Crew
Organizer
