Help Sowaar Bar Rezone
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#201
I love Sowaar bar.Cherish Plaisier (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#203
Sowaar Bar needs the rezoneSinethemba Diko (East London, 2023-09-01)
#205
We need Sowaar bar playing live music!Herman Verwey (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#206
Standing up for the barClaire Fordred (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#207
I am signing because this excellent venue is under threat right now. People need to get behind them to keep it open.Jackie Wilkinson (Simmersfeld, 2023-09-01)
#210
The South African Music Industry needs more bars like this one. We need our musicians and they need venues. It's art, let them express themselves. What is happening to this bar is wrong. Let them rezone!Mercia Harmse (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#212
Sowaar Bar has been transparent about their intentions and are handling the matter with sincerity and integrityElizabeth Forson (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#213
I want to go to sowaar bar to see local musicGilbert Terblanche (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#214
Sowaar is an institution that should not be silenced.Rachel Swanepoel (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#216
A small business is being absolutely nullified by a large national corporation.Steven Terblanche (Jeffreys Bay, 2023-09-01)
#218
This is a local business trying to sustain the families of the employeesNeil Bissett (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#219
Sowaar is important to the industry and the youthTegan Thomas (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#220
We need to stop closing down businesses who are contributing in a positive manner to our city.René Coetzee (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#221
I support of sowaarbarCarel Pieterse (Gauteng , 2023-09-01)
#223
Sowaar Bar is an institution! A place that gives many an artist a voice, giving many a great show has been had here and many relationships have been made solid by the stories that have been made there.Xander Venter (Centurion, 2023-09-01)
#227
Im signing because i support artists and live music and entertainmentGabrielle Erasmus (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#228
To helpRudi Oosthuizen (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#229
I’ve seen this happen before to places I love, that play the music I love, I refuse to let another go “gently into that good night”.Henk Roets (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#233
I am signing because I am a working musicianMarius Marais (Pretoria 8, 2023-09-01)
#234
There are so few live entertainment venues available in South Africa, especially venues that accommodate for the alternative and metal scene. It would be an absolute waste to see Sowaar shut down, it would be terrible for the scene as well as the economy.Laura Cayzer (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#236
Let the Music Play! 🍻Nicky Nel (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#239
I support the venue. Landlord is being unfair.Prieur Du Plessis (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#240
We need to protect our live entertainment venues and small businesses at all costs.Sam Theron (Durban, 2023-09-01)
#241
I’m signing because this is a great venue that opens it’s door to all artists and people. Thomas worked hard to get it where it is. Sowaar Bar is an important space for the music industry, and the economy. Not only does he enploy countless musicians, he gives them the chance others wouldn’t.By having Thomas not operate and zoned as a bar, is a disgrace and sad that landlords are like this.
Lets grow the economy and make Thomas focus on doing what he does best.
Corné Opperman (Cape Town, 2023-09-01)
#242
Sowaar Bar needs to carry on, they've come so far let them rezone!Mignon Dehning (Randfontein, 2023-09-01)
#245
Sowaar Bar is the best live music venue in Pretoria and the landlord is a cunt.Gerán Herbst (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#247
I want Sowaar Bar to rezone & stay open because it is a nice venue to host bandsZandelee Lombaard (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#249
I stand behind people/businesses who encourage live music and create a space for musicians to perform and for people to come together and enjoy!Andrea Weichelt (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#250
The music must stay alive!!!!!Michelle Surridge (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#251
Because I’m sick of people taking advantage of others who are honest and builds creative community.Daniel Human (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#252
Sowaar is a great pub & important live music venueFranz Rabe (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#253
For Sowaar bar to be able to rezone so the fine can be scrappedDuncan Potgieter (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#254
This was an amazing music venue and due to this problem many people are sufferingKyarah Muldowney (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#255
I believe all of the above mentioned singers should get NOTICED AND EXPOSURE ,due to the fact that I know how extremely talented they are …Tish Zimmerman (Gauteng, 2023-09-01)
#256
I hate bulliesCarl Koen (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#257
I’m anti-bullying and I love Sowaar Bar ❤️Ester Labuschagne (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#258
I'm signing because South African Alternative Venues are the life blood of what we do as musicians. We need the venues in order to help us do what we love most and bring music to the masses! There are very few venues that even support the alternative/heavier scene and I am standing to help keep one of these rarities alive.Sam MacKintosh (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#260
Right the wrong.Andre Lotter (Cape Town, 2023-09-01)
#262
Sowaar bar is a gathering place for musicians and music lovers and personally i dont want to lose thatDeard Erasmus (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#263
Because bully landslords should be taught a lesson because of their selfish ways the government too!!!!Johnny Niks (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#264
Sowaar Bar is one of the best spots in PretoriaIsabel Kruger (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#265
This is appalling, live venues in SA are already few and far between, we’re in crisis as a whole and the entertainment industry is a necessary joy of many people’s lives, not to mention providing a means for many to earn a decent wage as jobs ate scarce…William Минчер (Uvongo, 2023-09-01)
#267
The alternative music scene in Gauteng is still reeling from Covid and we need our venues more than ever. Musicians, sound engineers, merchandisers, promoters, and music fans suffer the most when a venue closes down and can no longer host bands. Keep Sowaar Bar alive!Aleksandar Bulovic' (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#268
I'm signing because Sowaar Bar is a venue that supports local artists and does so much for the music scene. Sowaar Bar has helped so many artists and given them a platform to express themselves and their live out their passion! It would be a shame to see them close due to this.Chamone Beere (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#270
Sowaar Bar use to be a lekker place, with lekker live music and lekker food. We were there on Monday evening, with only 1 other table. After the shutdown of al most all other venues that use to host live music, Sowaar Bar use to be one of the last still running and providing a good time. Sad to hear and see this place so quiet.Milandri Lombaard (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#272
This is a very necessary step forward in helping to maintain and develop the music industry within the Gauteng region.As a Capetonian musician, Sowaar Bar is one of the few viable options that we have access to in this region to aid our touring efforts.
Kieron Brown (Observatory, Cape Town, 2023-09-01)
#274
I am supporting the rezoning.Benita Maraia (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#276
We need to keep the music industry alive with as many opportunities as possible!Timo Crane (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#279
it's the right thing to do.Keylim Mackintosh (johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#280
Please allow Sowaar Bar to continue operate as a place of entertainment!Marnus Pieters (Centurion, 2023-09-01)
#282
This venue plays a pivotal role in feeding people. Staff and musicians alike and that should be enough to allow them to make a living for themselves and everyone around themTJ Bryant (Centurion , 2023-09-01)
#286
I support local artists. Give everyone a chance under our South African sun. Sowaar Bar is a decent establishment and deserve better.Lorraine Van Deventer (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#290
Sowaar is a great entertainment bar and the landlords have been irresponsible for not allowing the tenant to rezone the place to help avoid the excessive fineJamie Gilleran (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#291
I am against bullying!Severin Curtis (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#292
This is unfair treatment!!!!Antoinette De Jager (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#293
My company Audio Culture was the tech supplier to this venue, and since their live music license was revoked our crew has lost tens of thousands of rands of income.Jaco Naudé (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#295
I support a local businessJenna Pijper (Randburg, 2023-09-01)
#296
We need more music venues in PTA and I see no issue with allowing a rezone considering the surrounding businesses/properties will not be adversely affected by it as a live entertainment venue. As a small business, it is providing employment and uplifting the area as well as helping bands located around PTA have a voice and be advertised.Megan Humphreys (Pretorial, 2023-09-01)
#297
I believe in venues supporting local actsJohan Jonker (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#298
Sowaar baar is an amazing place, and the people need it.Elmari Opperman (New canaan, 2023-09-01)
#300
Sowaar bar is a aqesome venue. SA needs music and venues that support the growth of the music scene. As a musician we need places that support us as well. Would be such a shame for Sowaar bar to close due to this.Adolf Jonker (Centurion, 2023-09-01)
#301
This is a wonderful place that shares a passion for South African artistsJanine Kruger (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#303
Pretoria desperately needs music venues. Sowaar Bar filled that gap in Pretoria for as long as they could, and presented wonderful entertainment. With respect to the owner's refusal to let them rezone... it can only be to the owner's benefit going forward too as it opens up this revenue avenue for him as well. Please let the venue come back to its full glory soonLydia Steffens (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#304
This venue provides a platform and income for so many artists, bar tenders and waiters. I find it disgusting how they are being manipulated in this situation. This needs to be resolved and they should be able to continue on as before. Stop killing the arts!!!Niél Kruger (Centurion, 2023-09-01)
#305
We need live entertainment, Job creation to the musicians as well as waiters!!Wilma Greyling (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#306
Dis, Sowaar! Dis die regte ding om te doen!Lorraine Mayhem (Potchefstroom, 2023-09-01)
#308
We need businesses to thrive so the economy can begin to gain traction. Where better than a place of art and passion? Keep it going!Ryan Pringle (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#310
I love this place, please let them rezone!Mary-Ann Ferreira (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#311
I AM A MUSICIAN AND I WANT TO HELP SOWAAR BAR BECAUSE THEY ARE ONE OF THE FEW VENUES THAT LOOKS AFTER ARTISTSJames Deacon (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#313
I support music and Sowaar bar was the place for see awesome bands! I was sad to hear that no more bands would be playing. This needs to come back!Jarryd Hardam (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#314
We only have so much live music establishments... Sowaar bar is one of the betters!!! It's BS that they cant play live music in the evening while almost every other place in the Centre is closed!!!Sebastian jooste (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#315
The artists need a venue to be able to express themselves as well as creating employment...waitress...sound engineer..session musicians...cooks.. managers and so onLizanne Peyper (Nelspruit, 2023-09-01)
#317
There is no other place to enjoy OUR music live :(Andri van der Westhuizen (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#320
Helping Sowaar Bar!! #stopbullyingChantel Engelbrecht (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#323
I've lived in Pretoria and know how kak it can be when bars close for reasons that could have been avoided. Especially for the people that work thereMumbi Mukuka (Lusaka, 2023-09-01)
#324
I support Sowaar Bar and the opportunities they have created for small businesses and artists. My friend, a musical artist, started his career because of Sowaar Bar and the exposure he got. Sowaar Bar supported my small business aswell. They have a big impact on careers etc. The least we can do is support them back! Might I add they give incentives to artists, they created a platform for my business to advertise on their screens. They deserve better than this.Carli Luyt (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#328
This is a great venue and it seems like the landlord is being unreasonable.Lizia Coetzee (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#329
It's kak to bully awesome artistic people.Charnéy Breakspear (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#330
Covid lockdowns decimated the local music industry and it hasn't recovered yet. One would think that black letter municipal law and contractual disputes could be resolved amicably to assist venue owners, musicians and fans. This country is one big red tape nightmare. No wonder we have to beg foreigners to invest here. Ludicrous.Marinus Mans (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#332
We need to support local businesses and talent in our community.Priscilla Henning (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#333
Sowaar Bar is like a home to me I used to work there and they have always treated me like family threw thick and thin. Will always love this place #laatditjuigGarreth Romburgh (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#334
Sowaarbar is lekker plekAgatha van de Venter (County Kilkenny, 2023-09-01)
#339
Because people's jobs are on the line. This is a decent entertainment venue, why in the world will anybody have a problem with this place. Get a lifeChris Van Deventer (Middelburg, 2023-09-01)
#340
I'm signing this petition because I want to help sowaar bar to become an awesome venue again with live entertainmentAmazing atmosphere!
Michelle Coetzee (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#342
Sowaar has the best passion and lo w for music... sowaar also allows other people to express their love for music.Nico Kruger (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#343
I love sowaar barNicole Fernandes (pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#345
I love the live music at Sowaar bar!Hanri Sauerman (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#347
Im in support of Sowaar and want to help by signingLiam Pretorius (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#349
We all need live music and this is a venue that brings us some of the best live acts.And is one of the nicest venues in Pretoria.
Brandon Potgieter (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#352
I am a longtime musician, but out of the industry for a while but still a huge music lover and I am sick of all the venues being bullied to close!!Ryan Van Wyk (Johannesburg, 2023-09-01)
#354
We miss our live music bar venue. Bring it back. Support music. Support entertainment. Support your peopleAldo Scribante (Rivonia, 2023-09-01)
#355
I love this barMarnél Smit (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#356
I'm signing because this was a great venue supporting local artists. They have done everything in their power to try and accommodate the landlord but it sounds like the landlord is taking advantage.Natalie du Preez (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#359
Music is our culture and these guys take the risk to keep it alive.Juan-Griffith Pollard (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#360
I’m signing because Sowaar bar is an amazing place with great vibes. There are plenty of amazing people who work there. This legality is very unfair towards the bar since live entertainment is what they are known for. Justice for SOWAAR BAR!!!Teagan Jansen van Rensburg (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#361
This is an unfair act and many people are and will be sitting without an income.Tracy-Leigh Bouwer-Manson (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#362
We need live musicJuan Griffith (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#363
I live in the area and the bar has never caused any issues, there is no reason for them to not operate as they want toLaura Granger (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#365
Sowaar bar is one of the go to places for friends to meet up and enjoy live music. They help promote local artists and allow music to flourish.Charlotte Ulrich (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#366
We need a venue to play our music atTot Stilstand (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#367
We need decent music veniues like the Sowaar Bar.Tinus VAN DER MERWE (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#368
I love Sowaar bar!Mignon Fourie (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#370
Sowaar offered me a Job when I had absolutely 0 experience in the field, after the opportunity they offered me I worked there for one year as a bartender gaining incredible experience and meeting awesome people, besides being a place of lekker vibes, insane food and fresh drinks, Sowaar Bar has helped multiple artists grow their music career, I would hate to see this place just disappear.Jared Smith (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#371
I appreciate the intimate shows and love spending time there with my friends. Definitely the best bar in Pretoria!Liezl Dawson Barnard (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#373
I believe in the value of this venue!Daniel Burger (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#374
I support sowaar bar to stop the oppression and bullying.Kenneth Boonzaier (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#376
As a working musician in SA and as patron of live music venues I am signing this to show my support to the venue. These venues are crucial for working musicians like myself and so many others in SA for us to make a living . The music scene in SA is so in need of venues like Sowaar Bar and for it to face it’s demise because of something that can easily be fixed is unacceptable……!!! ….. #livemusicvenuesmatter 🤘🏻Cashel O’Reilly (Komatipoort, 2023-09-01)
#377
I support the efforts of Sowaar barAnton Ehlers (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#378
This music venue is being abused. Something is afoot and I hope many signatures make a difference.Jonathan Scholtz (Johannesburg South, 2023-09-01)
#380
I'm signing because Sowaar Bar is one of the best bars in Pretoria, and have hosted my favorite events I have attended. They deserve to stay open and thrive.Anzel Van Zyl (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#382
I feel that there are not enough good live music venues in SA and I want Sowaar Bar to be able to continue hosting gigs.Lucas Swart (Cape Town , 2023-09-01)
#383
I am a regular at sowaarbar and would love to see live acts there again.Lazindie Hager (Centurion, 2023-09-01)
#386
Live music and entertainment represents a significant social, psychological, and economic value. It is vitally important to safeguard this industry, and ensure that the places, few as they are, that facilitate this sharing of communal cultural consumption are celebrated rather than suppressed.Mike Rhymer (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#387
I want to see and play live music at Sowaar Bar again!Mathew Fulton (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#390
I want to support a small business, South African musicians and people trying to earn a living to feed their families.Janine Reynecke (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#391
I’d like to enjoy live music at Sowaar again.Charlene Carroll (Midrand, 2023-09-01)
#392
I believe Sowaar bar is a cultural necessity to Pretoria East,that live music of this genre needs a venue here to be heardJohn Hawtayne (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#393
Keep the music on.Schonken HA (Mossel Bay, 2023-09-01)
#395
As an artist that has performed at this venue, and met the people who run the events and venue to the highest standards. This is pathetic that they aren't allowed to rezone.We won't let this stop this iconic venue.
DJ Dutchlord (Johannesburg , 2023-09-01)
#396
Sowaar is the place to beGeorgia Platts (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#397
I love this bar, the acts in the intimate setting are important to the charm and energy of Sowaar for me, and i want to see them continueChris Coetzee (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#398
SupportingMichelle Fourie (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
#399
I’m signing because, this will help this business a lot, and help small bands to make their name one day.Marius Buter (Pretoria , 2023-09-01)
#400
Love the venue and specifically go there to watch live shows!:) Helps that it is just around the corner.Marlize Young (Pretoria, 2023-09-01)