VAULT Festival at risk after being left without a home for future festivals

The future of VAULT Festival beyond 2023 is in doubt after losing its current London home.

VAULT Festival, run by not-for-profit charity VAULT Creative Arts, has launched a fundraising campaign after being advised by its venue-landlord, The Vaults, that it must find a new home for future festivals.

Having run in the then-derelict tunnels in Waterloo since 2012, VAULT Festival has helped build the reputation of The Vaults over the past 11 years by bringing over 3,000 bold and brilliant shows to more than 400,000 audience members.

Director and Co-Founder Andy George said: “The response to the return of VAULT Festival in 2023 has been incredible. Over the past three years, as we’ve battled to survive through cancellations, postponements and a pandemic, it’s become extremely clear that the creative industry needs VAULT Festival to thrive and the artists we champion need VAULT Festival to springboard their careers.

“This devastating blow comes after three of the harshest and hardest years of the festival’s life; but we’re determined to make sure this isn’t the end. We can only survive if we receive support, and I’m asking for your help. Help us make this the end of a chapter, not the end of VAULT Festival. Help us save VAULT!”

The #SaveVAULT fundraising campaign is aiming to raise £150,000 by the end of 2023’s festival, which remains unaffected, on 19 March. Organisers are also asking any individuals or organisations that may have access to large (20,000+ sq ft) spaces or multi-space venues in the wider London area to come forward.

For more information or to donate, visit vaultfestival.com/save-vault.