Premise

"There is a lack of varied, accessible, affordable space for creation, rehearsing, and performance; the shortage of designated rehearsal space is a particular pain point, as it limits musicians’ ability to effectively practice and grow their craft – especially when paired with a restrictive noise bylaw." Kingston Music Strategy

Sad Tale

Kingston, Ontario, Canada has thousands of musicians but only one dedicated, publicly accessible, fully equipped rehearsal space.

A place where creativity thrives and focus nurtures growth.

Protagonists

Between 2015-2022 Trevor and Anita Johnson were the custodians of this rehearsal space for musicians.

Despite a campaign to save it, they lost the original space after the pandemic, but they vowed not to give up.

Hope

After a 2 year search they found a new space. They combined their own capital with funds from the previous campaign to open the space and have had over 100 bands and individuals use the 2 rehearsal rooms since October 2024.

Cliffhanger

Now, they urgently need to take the next step. They have til January 11th 2026 to build 2 new rooms. These will create more availability, reduce sound disturbance and, critically, help secure the financial future of the space.

Be Our Hero

Join The Roswell Alliance today, and become the heroes of this story. Help fund the work that will sustain this space for future musicians. Share your stories of why this space is so important to you or contribute financially through our Rewards Store.