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A Fundraiser Party for Esc

24 May 2024 10pm - 6am

Bianca Badita. Toltech (No Fun In Techno / La Face B). Milton Clark (La Face B / Bassmint). Marshall Destro (live A/V). Vike King

ALL Tickets sold here on Resident Advisor

$25 General Admission

$20 Discount on tickets for Piknic Electronic bracelet holders

$100 Donation to ESC

About ESC

ESC, an avant-garde phygital space, is nestled on St Laurent Blvd in the Quartier Des Spectacles of the Ville Marie District in Montreal. It serves as a transformative hub in the city's entertainment district, cherishing the values of arts, culture, and entertainment, while breaking traditional boundaries and elevating the influence of artists, promoters, creatives, and their audiences.

The primary goal of ESC is to enrich Montreal's entertainment tourism and vibrant nightlife, offering both visitors and locals as well as online browsers an inclusive and immersive unforgettable experience. It offers a glimpse into Montreal's vital position as one of the world's most creative and diverse cultural scenes and a leader in the Nightlife Industry as well as in Arts & Technology.

Since March 2024, Esc has lost its freedom to host any alcoholic beverages at its location and is being threatened with closure and bankruncy due to this sudden decision related to noise complaints. To address this issue, it is crucial to enhance communication and collaboration among the nightlife industry, public safety entities, municipal decision-makers, as well as support from the local community. By fostering better relationships and dialogue, we can work towards finding solutions that accommodate both the city's thriving nightlife and its public safety concerns.

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Esc capacity is 613 people and open for events 24/7 Help Keep Esc's Doors open to the public and make sure Montreal's nightlife and culture thrive even in the hardest of times. For more information and to book future events at our space please email espaceesc@gmail.com

According to Montreal's Creative Footprint report, the city boasts one of the world's most creative and vibrant local cultures. However, it also faces a significant challenge concerning accessibility to spaces for exhibitions and performances. Particularly, there is a clear lack of venues capable of hosting events for capacities ranging from 150 to 450 people, and larger events for up to 1500 people within the city.

Additionally, exploring opportunities that involve extending operating hours for nightlife establishments and gaining access to new and suitable venues can further contribute to alleviating the problem of limited spaces for creative events in Montreal.