Chippenham is set to welcome The Ruze, a brand-new multi-purpose venue designed to support the town’s growing music scene and creative community.
Construction and renovations officially began on Monday 3rd March in Chippenham’s Artisan Quarter, with plans to open by late summer 2025. The Ruze will serve as both a live music venue and a creative hub, offering local musicians a space to perform live and produce new material.
Following on from the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of several music and nightlife venues in the region, The Ruze aims to offer a new space where local creative groups and individuals can connect and grow. Alongside live music events and a recording studio, the upcoming creative hub plans to host corporate events, community workshops, weddings, and Christmas parties, catering to both residents and businesses in the town.
The project was first the idea of two Chippenham locals with vast experience in the music industry, both on and off the stage and a love for previous local venues like Goldiggers.
The building itself will promote an eco-conscious design; utilising sustainable energy sources such as air-to-air heat pumps and solar panels, as well as retaining the existing walls and floor slabs of the original structure to minimise the carbon emissions of the build itself. Along with this, the centre’s location proves accessible with its proximity to the train station and several main bus routes, overall providing a space that is both adaptable, technologically advanced and environmentally mindful.
The project was first the idea of two Chippenham locals with vast experience in the music industry, both on and off the stage and a love for previous local venues like Goldiggers.
Jacob Roos, Co-Founder of The Ruze says: “The recent loss of Moles in Bath was devastating to the music scene in Wiltshire and Somerset, and it is not the first time we have seen these types of closures. Our goal is to create a vibrant venue that supports both emerging and established artists while fostering a thriving community space for music lovers.”
Steve Bent, Co-Founder of The Ruze added; “As we lay the foundations – both physically and within the community – we invite artists, businesses, and creatives to be part of this journey as we bring The Ruze to life. We are committed to hitting the ground running when we officially open this year, and we can’t wait for everyone to be involved!”
To keep up to date with The Ruze’s progress and future events, please follow their Instagram and Facebook pages @theruze_chippenham or email press@theruze.co.uk for more info including how to book events for the latter half of this year.
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