Ealing residents have been invited to suggest a name for the new multi-use cinema and cultural venue set to open its doors in Ealing next Spring.

As construction gets underway, developer Really Local Group is appealing to local residents to enter its naming competition for the new venue.

The independent three screen cinema, live music, and mixed-use community arts venue will be located on the ground floor and basement of The Broadway, the site of the old 15,000 sq ft Karma Club.

As the first independent cinema to open in Ealing in over a decade, they have promised to promote a diverse mix of cinema and performance programming with events hosted in collaboration with local arts groups.

Really Local Group said the well-established creative community in Ealing will play an integral part in how the space is run, and will have the opportunity to use the venue as a platform for grass roots comedy, music and theatre.

Those who believe they have a perfect name recommendation for the venue are asked to tweet the developers at @reallylocalgrp with suggestions by Sunday, 21 November. 

The winner will receive an annual membership complete with free cinema tickets and further discounted cinema tickets, food and drink, as well as an invitation to the exclusive venue launch party (plus 10 friends).

Preston Benson, Founder of Really Local Group, said: "As we progress with the development of our new Ealing venue, we are excited to launch this naming competition to find out from local residents and businesses what they believe the venue should be called.

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"The Borough has a fantastic arts and film heritage which I'm sure will be reflected in the suggestions, and we very much look forward to reviewing each entry and announcing the winner in due course."

The flexible space will accommodate activities ranging from co-working during the day, to community events and performances in the evening.

The venue also aims to serve as a collaborative space for businesses and community members to connect and a place for local talent to showcase artistic works.