Help Sowaar Bar Rezone
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#1204
Sowaar Bar kicked off my music career in early 2023. As independent musicians, this has been a home for us to build our careers and communities. We need it back and running as soon as possible.Mj Nel (Centurion, 2023-09-03)
#1207
We need venues to support SA live music!Heinrich Strauss (Centurion, 2023-09-03)
#1209
Let live entertainment be! Sowaar has been nothing but a decent place with decent good people.Michelle Swart (Pretoria , 2023-09-03)
#1211
It’s a great bar and I’d hate to see them unable to do what they have done so well for yearsErin Odendaal (Johannesburg , 2023-09-03)
#1212
This used to be one of my most loved hangouts back in South Africa!! We need to keep it going!!Tahlia De Beer (Virginia , 2023-09-03)
#1213
I believe Sowaar is one of the best and only places that still believes in live musicHannes Prinsloo (Pretoria , 2023-09-03)
#1214
I'm signing because there are only a handful of venues in the entire country that offers what Sowaar offers. The music industry in South Africa are busy dying every year with places like Sowaar closing, it's sad to see this happening as this scene is very much part of South African culture.And honestly all the places that were on that corner before Sowaar sucked and didn't bring feet at all. I know people that stay in Joburg South that have heard and came all the way for Sowaar bar and ultimately brings feet from far to that centre. You guys are great!
Jhani Scheepers (Pretoria, 2023-09-03)
#1215
We need more live venues to support south african artists not less!Kim De Villiers (Pretoria , 2023-09-03)
#1216
I myself am a musician and we need to support every venue to keep the industry alive especially for the smaller bands and artistsDeon Jansen (Pretoria , 2023-09-03)
#1217
I am a musician in the local industry playing for December Streets and having had the pleasure of watching acts at this venue and playing at this venue. I wish not to see our industry take another knock and lose one of the last standing venues in Pretoria.Matthew Tager (Cape town, 2023-09-03)
#1221
Live music in Pretoria needs to thrive.Tom van Arkel (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1222
I am signing this because our great city needs more places like this! This was one of the first places I went to enjoy live music after COVID and it was amazing!Just let them rezone, don't be old and boring.
Shannon Robertson (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1229
Music is blooming in South Africa and we need devoted venues for our artists to performl.Charl Blom42 (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1231
I support South African live musicDavid Moorcroft (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1234
Would be sad to lose such an awesome venue. Pls rezoneNicola Appelcryn (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1236
I support Sowaar BarAndre Venter (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1237
I am passionate about the music industry, especially in South Africa. The artists often struggle with this economy and sometimes the only way for them to make money is to perform in bars and restaurants. It is also enjoyable as a customer to be able to visit a pub or restaurant and see some of my favourite artists perform.It is an activity where you feel closer to the musical artists and you can invite friends or meet new people, thus this activity builds a stronger community.
Lara Geldenhuys (Gauteng, Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1239
We need more venues to host local musicEstian Smith (Centurion , 2023-09-04)
#1240
I support live music venues.Peter Bothomley (Johannesburg , 2023-09-04)
#1244
I support Sowaar Bar !Preston Kyd (Johannesburg , 2023-09-04)
#1245
Big big sowaar bar fan! It is close to home and we have so many memories with the amazing bands that we have seen!Loune Van Zyl (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1246
To support the need for live performancesJoe Booyens (Port Shepstone , 2023-09-04)
#1248
To help obtain the required rezoning.Rudie du Preez (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1249
This establishment employs many people who will lose income security because of this.Raynor van der Merwe (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1250
Venues that cater for live music are essential for the music scene in South Africa and Developing a music culture for the musicians and audiences.Dylan Pretorius (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1254
I am a performer and this venue has brought lots of business to a struggling industry.Tian Nienaber (Faerie Glen, 2023-09-04)
#1256
Sowaar was one of the biggest supporters of local music in Pretoria. By trying to force them out of business, a whole community of artists, staff and patrons suffer. And for what? So that the landlord and a few surrounding landowners can have their way? That's unjust. We need a solution for all.Justin K (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1259
Because bullying is wrong!Charl Van den Berg (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1261
I am an artist as well as an event coordinator and know how building owners scam the venues that rent from them. The people supposedly helping always choose the owner of the building side no matter what the agreement between tenant (venue owner) and building owner is.We need this BS to stop!!
Greunen Parker (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1264
I fully agree that landlords/police is taking advantage of small businesses. Instead of wasting time on this go catch real criminals.Michal Robbertze (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1265
I love love music and Sowaar.Dani van der Horst (Johannesburg, 2023-09-04)
#1266
We need to keep the little guys working, in a country filled with unemployment, shutting down a place that employs people because of red tape seems counter intuitive. Let them entertain l, let them earn.Elsu Gericke (Johannesburg , 2023-09-04)
#1267
Sowaar is a great venue, would hate to see it have to goSumehra de Bruyn (Johannesburg , 2023-09-04)
#1268
I support and love local bands & artists. And I love Sowaar Bar.Angus Van Aswegen (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1269
Dus 'n klipharde plek en alternatief is lewe.Dit is in 'n centrum nie residensiële gebied nie.
Paul Pistorius (Fearie Glen , 2023-09-04)
#1270
I love music and would like to help.Marie Steinhobel (Dullstroom, 2023-09-04)
#1271
I think Sowaar is an added value to teu community. There isn’t another venue like it in the Pretoria area and for the music lovers and for the entertainment industry this is a necessity as we are losing the culture of live original music.Pedro Barbosa (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1272
Sowaar bar has been one of the best places to watch live music.I believe if they rezone it we could still have a place to enjoy someone else’s passion for music.
Izeldi Van Der Bank (Gauteng, 2023-09-04)
#1280
Sowaar Bar deserves to keep their doors open. They provide much-needed entertainment and a safe space to unwind.Wian Prinsloo (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1281
We support sowaar barThornton Chantel (Randburg, 2023-09-04)
#1285
I support artists and venues who host them to offer live music and help in the entertainment trade. The situation that Sowaar Bar is in currently is completely unfair.Maryke Lundie (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1287
It's important!David Allan (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1288
I support this institution and their promotion of live entertainmentTiaan Van Niekerk (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1290
Sowaar Bar is a great venue for rock bands in Pretoria. It really won’t be the same without live acts. Please Rezone Sowaar Bar so we can enjoy the music industry again.Shade Lourens (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1293
Love the placeRudi Blignaut (Johannesburg , 2023-09-04)
#1295
Sowaar Bar has worked hard to create a great venue for live musicLourie Campher (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1296
Bring back the music!Mieke Du Preez (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1298
I am signing due to the landlord knowing full well what the venue’s intentions were, they happily took rent every month and now that the shit has hit the fan they don’t want to accept responsibility.Disgusting to say the least
Craig Hopkins (Cape Town, 2023-09-04)
#1299
I care about live music and keeping venues aliveBabet becker (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1300
I can relate to your plightJames Oosthuizen (Roodepoort , 2023-09-04)
#1301
Big companies can't bully smaller, local institutions that serve the communityEvert de Jongh (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1302
I love sowaar bar. When there was live music the place was absolutely amazing. I still go there to try support but no doubt there is something missing and we all know what it is... I've heard from many people around the city (grew up around the area of Sowaar) that they miss the live performances so much. Please bring it back!!!!!Nicolas Adramitoglou (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1306
I believe in sustaining our arts, and venues like this that continue to support them!Adam Thomas (Centurion , 2023-09-04)
#1307
In support of Sowaarbar, the amazing people that work there and for their massive contribution to the South African music scene.Jay Wilton (Cape Town , 2023-09-04)
#1308
Help rezone SowaarBarMarco Basson (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1309
I want Sowaar to be able to rezone and avoid the fineChristo Burr-Dixon (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1314
I fully agree that this venue is a gem in the heart of the Pta and it's music scene, which is known to be one of the best in the country. With dwindling venues to play and a huge demand for live entertainment, this is obviously a great venture that would we'd all love to see going from strenght to strenght and uplifting the scene, community as well as the many patrons that visit the establishment. Laat dit juig!Jay Botha (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1316
I love live music and we don't have enough venues in Pretoria.Henry Ferreira (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1317
Great place.following rules.supports the communityNico Shevron (Pretoria, 2023-09-04)
#1318
I love this place and these good, honest people. Tyrants are eternally evil bastards, but tyranny only survives for as long as none stand against it. Someone(s) have put innocent people at risk for reasons unknown to all but the ******* bastards responsible themselves. I want to help.Andre Meyer (Pretoria , 2023-09-04)
#1319
I Want sowaar Bar to stay Open. This place is homeMariska Strydom (Johannesburg , 2023-09-05)
#1321
We need live music venues.Shaun Van Niekerk (Margate, 2023-09-05)
#1323
Want Sowaar is lekker!!Hugene Koekemoer (Johannesburg, 2023-09-05)
#1327
Disgraceful actions towards a small business! Sowaar Bar is one of the only places in Pretoria that allow us to sing and dance and connect with one another through Live Performances. Completely unfair and above that, completely immoral.Kelly Liebenberg (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1328
The landlord should not be allowed to bully and intimidate his tenants. Allow Sowaar Bar to rezone.Lourens De Beer (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1329
I love musicRufio Vegas (Cape Town, 2023-09-05)
#1332
I miss shows at sowaar barMichiel Du Toit (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1334
Long live LIVE MUSICJamie Hattingh (Mossel Bay, 2023-09-05)
#1335
Fokken laat mense sing, ek is in Amerika, ek sork n live show en n bier as ek terug kom.MARIO LINDHOLM (West Palm Beach, 2023-09-05)
#1336
SoWaar bar is creates a place of culture when playing live music.Emma de Haas (Centurion , 2023-09-05)
#1337
Live music needs a home and quite frankly damn the manElizabeth Daniel (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1338
I’m signing because I want to help Sowaar Bar rezoneAnika Wessels (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1340
I care about local music.Richard Smith (Centurion , 2023-09-05)
#1342
I love this bar, and the support it provides local bands!!Elanie Van Eeden (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1344
We more live music venuesDanie Van huyssteen (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1345
Musiek wen!Pieter Schempers (Polokwane , 2023-09-05)
#1348
O que é bom....para muitos. ...deve continuar!!!!!!Celia Bueno (São Paulo , 2023-09-05)
#1350
We need to support each other!Tarryn Briers (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1351
Sowaar bar cannot be held liable for the neglection of the landlordCraig Van Eeden (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1352
In support of the re zoning of Sowaar barJacques Jounert (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1358
I'm signing this because Afrikaans is in my blood, part of my heritage,who I am. There is not enough places like this where you can experience a true get together vibe.Simone Venter (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1361
I care for music and artist that make themStanley Janse van v (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1362
We as South Africans live for live music. Bring Sowaar Bar their live music back!Megan Vosloo (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1364
Local music is boss!Yellow Nicci (Johannesburg , 2023-09-05)
#1367
I was the front of house lady at Sowaarbar everytime there were a live show and ever since the shows stopped, I've missed working there. Sowaarbar is my second home and the people are my family. I hope this petition makes people realise how important Sowaarbar is to the people.Laat dit juig.
Megan-Rose Dyssel (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1368
SC zondiSinoxolo Zondi (Durban , 2023-09-05)
#1369
We LOVE Sowaarbar!Lizelle Smith (Pta, 2023-09-05)
#1371
Need to promote all south Africa 🇿🇦 artists!Elize Swanepoel (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1373
Pretoria needs live music and Sowaar were not at Fault.Shaun Bergh (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1374
Love Sowaar!Angie Muller (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1375
I miss live music in Pretoria, and I don't like the strong arm tactics being used by the landlordBryce Godfrey (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1376
Sowaar baar stands for everything we long South Africa to beAlyssa Vieira (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1378
The shows are amazing and this bar has become an institution. It is not right that it is being taken away from uschristian coetzer (pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1379
I believe SOWAAR Bar did nothing wrong and the owners and staff don’t deserve to lose everythingFrankie Deppe (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1380
I have had some great times there and live shows are one of the biggest reasons!Zilla Du Toit (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1383
This is a good venue in an appropriate area, and not letting then rezone is crazyJulian Schnehage (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1387
I love Sowaar Bar and their live performances, loved open mic night and how it used to bring the music community together, if it wasn’t for Sowaar bat bringing us together my band would have never existed.Eckard Van Heerden (Bloemfontein, 2023-09-05)
#1389
I want sowaar bar to stay openZander Kilian (Centurion , 2023-09-05)
#1391
I want to help the venue stay open.Minette Brink (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1392
Bullying is certainly in this day & age not something that must be allowed and/or tolerated.If the contract stated that Sowaar bar are allowed to have live entertainment when signing the contract originally, then that should be honored.
The landlord should not only be liable for the fine received, but also for the rezoning cost and Sowaar bar's legal fees.
Alternatively, the landlord thould find Sowaar bar another space that they are happy with AND pay for any moving cost.
Let Sowaar bar operate as per the contract and STOP bullying them!!!
Judith Venter (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1393
Sowaar is an amazing venue for live music. I myself am a musician and loved performing at their open mics.I would be so upset if they had to close down. We as musicians need to support venues because venues support us.
Clarize Badenhorst (Pretoria, 2023-09-05)
#1394
I wanted toe see the country's best acts at the best bar near me.Joaquin Grobler (Pretoria , 2023-09-05)
#1397
I want to help sowaar bar and the treatment from the landlord is unfair.Nicole Oberholzer (Roodepoort, 2023-09-05)