To the House of Commons, The Arts Council, Bracknell Forest Council, Brit Trust, MVT & Others
The petition of residents of Bracknell and supporters of the Acoustic Couch,

Declares that the Acoustic Couch is a community-run grassroots music venue that contributes richly to the culture and economy of Bracknell; further declares that the current venue which houses the Acoustic Couch is under a carpark that is no longer structurally sound, and will therefore be closed from the end of 2025; notes that Bracknell Forest Council has been working with the Acoustic Couch to identify possible alternative venues, but an affordable and accessible location has yet to be identified; and further declares that grassroots music venues across the country have faced substantial difficulties in recent years, and recognises the need to protect their invaluable contribution to our shared music heritage. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons, The Arts Council, Bracknell Forest Council, Music Venue Trust, Brit Trust and other Funding Organisations urge the Government and Others to consider what support can be made available to secure the future of the Acoustic Couch in Bracknell. To enable them secure a suitable replacement premises within the Town of Bracknell