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Nuçi's Space
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Nuçi's Space is a resource center based in Athens, Georgia, United States, which provides rehearsal and performance space for local musicians, as well as services to support the well-being of the music community. As the global center for local music, Nuçi's Space seeks to preserve and enhance the music community in Athens through operating facilities, as well as services that support the well-being of performers and the local musicians community. In 2013, the company purchased the steeple of the former St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Prior to its demolition, the church was noted as being the venue for the 1980 debut performance of the band that became R.E.M.
After her son, 22-year-old musician and University of Georgia student Nuçi Phillips, died by suicide in 1996 following a long battle with clinical depression, Linda Phillips bought and renovated an old warehouse on the edge of Athens, Georgia, into four practice rooms, a stage area, a coffee bar/lounge and a library.
Since opening its doors in 2000, Nuçi's Space has become a popular practice space for many of the 450 Athens bands, hosting benefit concerts, music workshops and a variety of other artistic endeavors. Since the mission of Nuçi's Space is to assist in the emotional, physical and professional well-being of musicians, services such as a volunteer physician twice a month to see walk in uninsured musicians, low-cost eye exams and glasses and low-cost professional ear plugs are provided, in addition to low-cost professional counseling. Nuçi's Space has been instrumental in helping local bands obtain free legal advice for contract issues, copyright law and publishing rights. A "survivors of suicide" support group meets monthly, drawing people from surrounding counties. A summer day camp gives kids the chance to develop their musical skills.
The center is funded by the Lyndhurst Foundation, Herman Goldman Foundation, Chatham Valley Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, Kinko's, New West Records, Drive-By Truckers LLC, WNNX-FM 99X, Brian Ritchey Fund, Yamaha, the Randall Bramblett Band, among others.
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