Theater and bar to leave Genialistide Klubi in Tartu — ERR News
In Estonia's Tartu, the Must Kast theater and the Möku bar, which have been subtenants at Genialistide Klubi for more than ten years, are planning to move. Both establishments explain the decision by uncertainty over the venue's future and development plans, ERR News reports.
New venues for the theater and bar
The Must Kast theater will move to the Estonian National Museum. The first performances at the new location are scheduled for early October. Theater director Merilin Elge noted that the collective's needs have changed significantly over the years, particularly regarding technical capabilities and stability.
The Möku bar plans to open by mid-December on the historic river barge Sisevete Saatkond, moored on the Emajõgi River at Vabaduse puiestee 5. This will be the establishment's second move after it relocated to Genialistide Klubi from Rüütli Street in 2015.
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Funding and the club's future
Genialistide Klubi has operated at Magasini 5 since 2008. For almost a year and a half, the club has faced neighbors' noise complaints. The noise-reduction measures taken had previously proved insufficient, so the city of Tartu did not allocate the club about €45,000 in annual program funding this year.
At the same time, August noise measurements complied with the permitted standards, which allows the city to allocate funds. According to Tartu Culture Department director Sten Svetlyakov, the amount will depend on the club's application and the number of events held and planned. City authorities plan to meet with the venue's representatives on Wednesday for further discussion.
Genialistide Klubi manager Juhan Kari said the center would seek new partners and continue providing space for developing cultural projects. According to him, several interested parties have already approached the club, but details have not yet been disclosed.
