Help keep the Stratford ArtsHouse open

It was announced on Thursday that the Stratford ArtsHouse – home to the Orchestra of the Swan – is due to close on 5 May.

Since the announcement, there's been a groundswell of public opinion in favour of retaining the ArtsHouse as a community arts venue.

Stratford ArtsHouse is Orchestra of the Swan's principal residency. It’s been their venue for nearly 22 years, and it's their home. It's crucial for them and for the community that Stratford Town Trust keeps it open.

You can help the Orchestra of the Swan, and the community that Stratford ArtsHouse serves, by acting now.

Sign the petition and help save Stratford ArtsHouse.

If you want to support the campaign further you can also:

• Join the Town Trust, if you’re eligible to do so and you're not already a member
• Email the Stratford Herald, and email the Stratford Observer. Tell them your personal story about your experiences with the ArtsHouse and why it should be saved.
• Email Justin Williams at the Town Trust. Let him know how you feel and demand answers to the important questions around this issue.
• Keep up the pressure by sharing, liking and talking about the campaign using #saveourartshouse. The more support we can build the better.

Together we can take the first step in securing the ArtsHouse for the future of Stratford. As the Musicians’ Union we must be #BehindEveryMusician.