Future Yard has successfully raised more than £95,000 through its Build Our Future – Realising Future Yard 2.0 Crowdfunder campaign, bringing the organisation one step closer to creating an expanded live music venue and creative hub in the heart of Wirral.
The campaign, which closed on 29 March 2026, received support from 419 backers, demonstrating strong public backing for Future Yard’s ambitious plans to develop a 600-capacity venue, alongside 12 new studios, rehearsal spaces and learning facilities designed to support artists and young people across the region.
Future Yard opened in 2020 as a community-focused CIC (Community Interest Company), providing a platform for live music, skills development and creative opportunities. Since launching, the venue has welcomed more than 120,000 visitors, while its training programmes have supported hundreds of emerging artists and young people pursuing careers in music and event production.
Through initiatives such as Sound Check, Propeller and Mosh Tots, Future Yard has built a reputation as a space where music and community meet.
In the past year alone:
- 166 young people gained hands-on industry experience through Sound Check
- 75 local artists received tailored development support through Propeller
- 450 regional artists performed on Future Yard’s stage
- 3,500 children accessed a reimagined music curriculum
- 1,443 children attended Mosh Tots events
The total cost of the Future Yard 2.0 project is £3 million, with 95% of funding already secured through public investment including the UK Government’s Local Regeneration Fund, managed by Wirral Council, and support from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme. The Crowdfunder campaign aims to raise the final £150,000, with funds split between construction costs and the venue’s Neighbourhood Tickets Scheme, which provides free and subsidised access to live music events for local communities.
Once complete, the expanded venue is expected to significantly increase opportunities for local artists and audiences, with plans to:
- Increase audiences by 50% within three years
- Deliver 50 additional shows per year
- Provide 2,000 extra hours of training
- Create jobs and skills opportunities for local people
- Distribute 1,000 free Neighbourhood Tickets
- Provide 200 tickets for Mosh Tots events
Future Yard says the project represents a long-term investment in Birkenhead’s cultural future, positioning the town as a destination for live music, creativity and opportunity.
Supporters can still contribute to the campaign following its successful funding deadline, helping Future Yard reach its full £150,000 target and bring the next phase of the venue to life.
The campaign highlights the continued importance of grassroots music spaces and the role they play in nurturing talent, supporting communities and strengthening local identity.
For more information and to donate visit crowdfunder.co.uk/p/future-yard-build-our-future.