Petition to Renew Live Music @ Stábla
The issue
The Hobart City Council has recently moved to shut down live music shows at 4 Barrack St, a.k.a Stábla. The council has told the venue that their space is not up to their restrictive "occupancy" codes, codes that aim to protect the health and safety of the public but inadvertently kill any cultural growth. That Stábla has been shut down at this time means that it will lose a lot of its summer income, crucial for anyone to survive long term in Hobart.
This is the same red tape that shut down Simple Cider 3 years ago (almost to the month), and had a hand in the closure of the Brisbane Hotel. This petition has been formulated to let the HCC know that the local music community strongly opposes this action. Every signature will send a clear message that they should give live music spaces amnesty when it comes to their occupancy permits. In particular, spaces that allow All-Ages shows. We encourage people to email coh@hobartcity.com.au with your thoughts and opinions about this action.
The venue has been one of the only accommodating spaces for both daytime and after-dark All Ages shows. Its staff and its patrons have worked hard to build a community surrounding the space, and this decision by the HCC is a blow to the live music scene locally. To reiterate a previous point, this council action comes in the wake of closures of multiple venues and diy spaces since the pandemic. While we do not lay the blame of all of these closures at the feet of the HCC, we do wish to outline exactly how bereft Hobart is of accessible performance spaces (particularly for young people).
>The Brisbane Hotel
>Simple Cider
>The Arts Hall
>The Rat Palace
>Hobart Brewing Co.
>The Republic Bar
Stábla is a modest cafe/restaurant with an outdoor courtyard, one-of-its-kind when it comes to venues that will allow alternative music to thrive. It is not owned by any mainland or international conglomerate or group (like Pub Banc), it is a small business run by locals, for locals. Stábla has welcomed artists and musicians from all walks of life through its doors, and we want to keep this culture of accessibility and openmindedness alive and kicking into the future.
We hope that the HCC reconsiders its position on Stábla, as it heavily affects the future of live music in Hobart.
Sincerely
Independent organisers representing
godimtiredzine, ihateyoulive & The Skrillzone
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The issue
The Hobart City Council has recently moved to shut down live music shows at 4 Barrack St, a.k.a Stábla. The council has told the venue that their space is not up to their restrictive "occupancy" codes, codes that aim to protect the health and safety of the public but inadvertently kill any cultural growth. That Stábla has been shut down at this time means that it will lose a lot of its summer income, crucial for anyone to survive long term in Hobart.
This is the same red tape that shut down Simple Cider 3 years ago (almost to the month), and had a hand in the closure of the Brisbane Hotel. This petition has been formulated to let the HCC know that the local music community strongly opposes this action. Every signature will send a clear message that they should give live music spaces amnesty when it comes to their occupancy permits. In particular, spaces that allow All-Ages shows. We encourage people to email coh@hobartcity.com.au with your thoughts and opinions about this action.
The venue has been one of the only accommodating spaces for both daytime and after-dark All Ages shows. Its staff and its patrons have worked hard to build a community surrounding the space, and this decision by the HCC is a blow to the live music scene locally. To reiterate a previous point, this council action comes in the wake of closures of multiple venues and diy spaces since the pandemic. While we do not lay the blame of all of these closures at the feet of the HCC, we do wish to outline exactly how bereft Hobart is of accessible performance spaces (particularly for young people).
>The Brisbane Hotel
>Simple Cider
>The Arts Hall
>The Rat Palace
>Hobart Brewing Co.
>The Republic Bar
Stábla is a modest cafe/restaurant with an outdoor courtyard, one-of-its-kind when it comes to venues that will allow alternative music to thrive. It is not owned by any mainland or international conglomerate or group (like Pub Banc), it is a small business run by locals, for locals. Stábla has welcomed artists and musicians from all walks of life through its doors, and we want to keep this culture of accessibility and openmindedness alive and kicking into the future.
We hope that the HCC reconsiders its position on Stábla, as it heavily affects the future of live music in Hobart.
Sincerely
Independent organisers representing
godimtiredzine, ihateyoulive & The Skrillzone
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Petition created on 12 November 2026