The Vault Closing Down

$1,712 donated
Given by 34 generous donors in 4 weeks

Help The Vault close down without the burden of crippling debt

Grafton, Auckland

After nearly six wild years of being a community-driven DIY practice space, recording studio, and vibrant venue, our lease has ended, and we're facing the bittersweet reality of closing The Vault doors one last and final time.

Since announcing our closure, we have had an overwhelming number of people reach out offering support, so due to popular demand we have decided to open this crowd funding page. We're reaching out to our incredible community and supporters to help us give The Vault the send-off it deserves.

The Vault has nurtured local talent, provided a stage for underground artists, and offered an inclusive space where creativity thrives. It's a place where dreams are realised, music is born, and friendships are forged. But maintaining such a space isn't easy, and over time, we've accumulated almost $10,000 in debt due to operational costs, maintenance, and unforeseen challenges.

All funds raised through this page will go directly into helping The Vault come one step closer to breaking even. Our first priority will be covering the cost of the closure - including truck hire, temporary storage, final expense payouts, skip hire, repairs etc etc. Anything raised in addition to this will go straight into helping pay off the debt we have accrued.

Every cent counts, and every cent is HUGELY appreciated!!

Big lurvs and hurgs xoxo

Ciara Bernstein's involvement (page creator)

Co-founders/partners of The Vault.

Use of funds

Relocation fees and repaying accrued debt

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Latest donations

The Sour
The Sour on 09 Oct 2023
Thanks for all you've done for the community <3
$200
Cuck
Cuck on 04 Oct 2023
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shades
shades on 03 Oct 2023
Lost a pair of pink sunnies at the show on the 23rd, anyone got em?
$15
Rachelle
Rachelle on 23 Sep 2023
Been quite a ride! Very proud of what you’ve achieved! Here’s a bit towards the debt xx
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Morgs 2! (I just got paid)
Morgs 2! (I just got paid) on 21 Sep 2023
Thanks for being the best venue in fkn town. Always a sick night with the vault! Thanks for supporting everyone's shit and being Arsehuffers one and only Home base!
$50

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This campaign started on 10 Sep 2023 and ended on 9 Oct 2023.