Help Save Paradise Garden; Cardiff’s cultural hub, home of Radio Sudd and illustrious hi-fi venue

It’s concerning news to hear the City Road cultural hub, Paradise Garden, announce struggles to extend their lease with their crowdfunding campaign falling short with less than a week to go.

A staple of the local scene, providing a relaxing atmosphere, an audiophile set up, and a programme of daring and adventurous promoters and in-house events make this venue standout amongst the rest. It's a transient space - one that doesn’t need to explain itself, any night programmed boasts to be one of the most interesting in the city.

Paradise Garden doesn’t just bring life in the evenings, this hi-fi venue also houses Radio Sudd, a bi-lingual Welsh community radio station platforming local talent and Welsh-speaking hosts. A project pivotal to the emerging scene that the venue tirelessly supports. As well as the aforementioned, integrating a wonderful garden area, cafe chillout zone and a yurt for private hire, the space offers a completeness.

It is evident the minds behind this location swore to protect, preserve and promote all aspiring musicians in the city - significantly more than others. Starting out as a temporary pop up in 2022 the venue has achieved the following:

Hosted around 850 live gigs, DJ events, and community-led gatherings, the vast majority being free entry.
Given space to many first-time gigs and DJ sets.
Provided free space for charities such as Help Musicians, Chin Up, MEND and many more.
Launched initiatives such as Blwm - DJ workshops for aspiring FLINTA* DJs.
Became the home of collectives, charities, and communities including women’s social support charity Chin Up, jazz collectives Outer Worlds and Bamzu, producer meet up Beat Science, and electronic open mic night Plug Jam.
Provided a location for many film projects and documentaries including BBC’s Black Music Wales documentary hosted by L E M F R E C K.
Produced larger external events at The Gate and Jacob’s Market, with artists such as Kelly Moran and Tash LC.
Invited internationally respected artists to our intimate space including Luke Una, Bradley Zero, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

How different will dancefloors be in ‘Diff without Paradise Garden?

Frankly I do not even want to waste a thought on such a terrible outcome, so how can we help their journey continue?

The venue has launched this fundraiser to help them reach their target for renewing the lease, please donate if possible and share around your circles. In today’s clubbing climate, we cannot afford to lose another central venue for music lovers, run by thoughtful minds with an endless passion for the scene.

Paradise Garden has continuously invested in their local scene, it's therefore our duty to repay the favour.