If you’ve ever been to Propaganda, you already know… this isn’t just a bar.

It’s where bands played their first show.

Where regular nights turned into something bigger.

Where the weird, the loud, and the creative always had a home.

For over 16 years, Propaganda has held it down for the local music scene in Lake Worth Beach — giving artists a stage when not many places would.

We’ve only been a part of that story for the last 3½ years, but we’ve put everything we have into carrying that legacy forward and keeping this space alive for the community that built it.

We want to be clear — we are not shutting down.

We’re still here. Shows are still happening. We’re still fighting.

This is about getting through a tough moment so we can keep going.

Right now, we’re facing rising costs, a slowdown in business, and behind-the-scenes challenges that are putting real pressure on us staying open.

We’ve done everything we can to handle this on our own — pushing through, reinvesting, and trying to carry the weight without asking for help.

But we’ve reached a point where we need our community.

For transparency:

We are the current owners/operators of Propaganda and are raising these funds directly to support the venue.

All funds from this GoFundMe will be transferred directly into our business account and used solely for Propaganda’s operating expenses.

The $15,000 will go toward:

•Payroll support for our staff

• Outstanding operational costs and vendor balances

• Essential expenses needed to keep shows running and doors open

We are raising $15,000 to help stabilize the venue, cover urgent expenses, and give us the breathing room to keep Propaganda alive — whether that’s here or wherever it lands next.

This place isn’t just a business to us — it’s something we chose to take on, protect, and continue. It’s the people, the shows, and the nights that turned into memories we’ll never forget.

And the truth is… we’re not ready to lose that.

If Propaganda has ever meant something to you — a show, a night, a memory — this is your chance to help keep it going.

Every dollar truly makes a difference right now.

Donate if you can

Share if you can’t

Show up like you always do

Let’s keep this place alive.

— Propaganda