What THE GREEN DOOR STORE does

The Green Door Store is an independently operated live music venue and late-night club in Brighton, United Kingdom, founded in January 2011. The venue occupies Units 2, 3 and 4 of the Trafalgar Arches in the lower goods yard of Brighton Railway Station — a converted Victorian horse hospital — and operates two distinct physical spaces: a 170-capacity live music room and a 300-capacity late-night club (Fridays and Saturdays, 11pm–4am). Programming is event-driven and high-density, with up to 10 events per week including ticketed gigs (priced £7–£22+), themed club nights (It Is Still 1985 in its 18th year, I F***ing H8 Clubbing, That's F***ing Rubbish, Party 4 U), free-entry GDS Presents showcases for local emerging bands, the annual 234 Festival, and private venue hire.

The business runs a multi-stream revenue model anchored on ticket sales (distributed across Dice, See Tickets, Fatsoma, Eventbrite, Skiddle, Ents24, We Got Tickets and AXS) and bar sales (e.g., £3 tins, £2 tequila), with supplementary income from venue hire, branded merchandise (t-shirts £20, hoodies £35, tote bags £15, scarves £22) sold through an own e-commerce storefront, cloakroom services (£1/item), and a 50p eco-cup deposit scheme. The venue is staffed by 1–10 employees and operates without disclosed institutional investment, parent entity, or external funding.

Beyond its core venue operations, The Green Door Store sustains a wider grassroots music ecosystem: it hosts Platform B Radio (Brighton & Hove's not-for-profit community station, broadcasting on 105.5 FM and DAB since October 2018 with 100+ volunteers), publishes the free monthly GDS/Rossi Zine, maintains a network of 40+ promoter partners (including Lout, Melting Vinyl, DHP and Live Nation), and is a member of the Music Venue Alliance led by Music Venue Trust. The venue holds Attitude Is Everything Silver Status for accessibility and receives public funding from Arts Council England for Independent Venue Week initiatives, positioning it as a community-oriented, not a pure commercial, venue operator.

Name

THE GREEN DOOR STORE

Legal name

The Green Door Store

Website

https://thegreendoorstore.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Green Door Store is an independent Brighton-based live music venue and 300-cap late-night club, founded January 2011, hosting up to 10 events per week for grassroots bands, club-night audiences, and promoter partners through ticketed gigs, bar sales, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue & Nightclub

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Grassroots music
• Club nights
• Venue hire
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed gigs and club nights with various price points ranging from free entry shows to £22+ for premium acts.
2. Bar Sales: The venue operates a bar with drinks including £3 for a tin, £2 for tequila, and various other beverages. Bar entry is typically free.
3. Venue Hire: The venue is available for private hire. Promoters and event organizers can hire the space by emailing for a quote.
4. Merchandise Sales: The venue operates an online merch store selling t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, football scarves, and caps branded with GDS logos and club night branding.
5. Cloakroom Services: Cloakroom service offered during club nights for £1 per item.
6. Cup Deposit Scheme: Reusable cup deposit scheme where customers pay a 50p deposit for eco-cups, with deposit refunded upon return.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Green Door Store operates a 170-capacity live music room and a 300-capacity late-night club in the converted arches of Brighton Railway Station. It hosts up to 10 events per week including ticketed gigs, recurring themed club nights, and GDS Presents showcases for local emerging artists. The venue additionally sells own-branded merchandise through an online e-commerce store and offers venue hire for private events.

Product overview

The Green Door Store is a 170-capacity live music venue and 300-capacity late-night club located in the arches of Brighton Railway Station, operating since January 2011. The venue operates a multi-offering model comprising: a live room hosting gigs and concerts (GDS Presents shows for local artists); recurring themed club nights (It Is Still 1985, I F***ing H8 Clubbing, That's F***ing Rubbish, Party 4 U); venue hire for private events; an online merchandise store; and community initiatives including the Eco Cup deposit scheme, a monthly zine publication, and Platform B Radio partnership. The venue also organizes the annual 234 Festival. All offerings are unified under a grassroots music community ethos with up to 10 events per week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Music Venue (Live Room) A 170-capacity live music room hosting ticketed gigs, concerts, and performances by emerging and established artists, with bar area and accessibility provisions. Targeted at 18+ concert-goers and touring/local artists.
• Late Night Club A 300-capacity late-night club operating Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm–4am, hosting themed club nights including It Is Still 1985, I F***ing H8 Clubbing, That's F***ing Rubbish, and Party 4 U. Targeted at 18+ clubbers.
• Venue Hire The 170-cap live room and 300-cap club are available for private hire for events, corporate functions, and performances. Quotes provided on inquiry to [email protected]. Targeted at private event organizers, corporate function planners, and promoters.
• Branded Merchandise Store Online e-commerce store at thegreendoorstore.co.uk/merch/ selling official branded merchandise including t-shirts (£20), hoodies (£35), tote bags (£15), caps, and football scarves (£22) featuring GDS and club-night branding. Targeted at fans, gig-goers, and brand loyalists globally.
• Eco-Cup Deposit Scheme Reusable cup deposit scheme where customers pay a 50p deposit for cups at the bar; deposit is refunded when the cup is returned. Targeted at venue attendees as part of the venue's sustainability practice.
• GDS Presents Showcases Curated showcases for local new bands to perform, hone craft, and build audience at low ticket prices. Targeted at local Brighton bands and emerging artists.
• Bar Service On-site bar serving drinks to venue attendees during gigs and club nights, with free bar entry. Targeted at 18+ venue attendees.
• Cloakroom Service Cloakroom service for club night attendees at £1 per item. Targeted at club night attendees.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Platform B RadiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2016Platform B is Brighton & Hove's not-for-profit next gen radio station broadcasting online since 2016 and on 105.5 FM and DAB since October 2018. The station is directed by a new wave of DJs, producers and presenters. The studio is based on 'Platform B' in the Green Door Store. Over 100 volunteers work with the station.
• Music Venue Alliance (MVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Green Door Store is a member of the Music Venue Alliance, led by Music Venue Trust. Participated in Venues Day 2019 alongside other venue members.
• Attitude Is EverythingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue holds Attitude Is Everything Silver Status certification for accessibility. Partnership ensures venue meets accessibility standards for deaf and disabled customers.
• Various Promoters (Lout, Melting Vinyl, Form, DHP, Live Nation, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe venue works with over 40 local and national promoters including Lout, Melting Vinyl, Form, Cupboard, Love Thy Neighbour, Lost Property, Loud Women, DHP, Live Nation, Brighton Noise, and many more to host events.
• FemRockcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFemRock is an award-winning DIY not-for-profit night at The Green Door Store, showcasing and celebrating women in music. Longest running event of its kind in Brighton, occurring on the first Friday of every month since 2014.
• Access Partners (Carousel/Constant flux, Stay Up Late, Gig Buddies, Music Venues Alliance Brighton)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network supporting accessibility initiatives including Carousel/Constant flux, Stay Up Late, Gig Buddies, and Music Venues Alliance Brighton.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moth Club: Independent East London grassroots music venue and bar with eclectic live programming and club nights. Closest UK analog as an independent small-capacity venue combining gigs, club nights, and a strong identity-driven brand.
• YES (Manchester): Manchester independent music venue with live room, club room, and bar. Comparable multi-room grassroots venue model with similar indie music and club-night programming focus.
• Concorde 2: Larger Brighton live music venue on the seafront with bar, gigs, and club nights. Comparable as a Brighton-based music venue serving similar emerging-band and club-night audiences, though at a larger capacity.
• Brudenell Social Club: Long-running Leeds independent music venue hosting emerging artists and club nights. Comparable as a community-rooted grassroots venue with similar scale and ethos.
• Komedia Brighton: Brighton comedy, music, and cabaret venue with bar and club programming. Operates in the same Brighton grassroots live-events market with overlapping artist and audience base.
• The Hope & Ruin: Independent grassroots live music venue and bar in Brighton. Directly comparable as a small-capacity Brighton music venue with a similar mix of live gigs, club nights, and community-focused programming.
• Patterns (Brighton): Brighton live music venue and nightclub operating in a similar small-to-mid capacity range with combined live gigs and club nights; comparable in scale, programming mix, and target audience to The Green Door Store.
• The Louisiana (Bristol): Small Bristol grassroots music venue with bar and live gigs; comparable as a UK independent small-capacity venue supporting emerging artists on a similar operational footprint.

Others

• Music Venue Trust: UK trade body that supports grassroots music venues including The Green Door Store. Comparable as an ecosystem player shaping the same independent venue market, but operating as a representative body rather than a venue.

Broad incumbents

• 100 Club: Iconic London live music venue with decades-long heritage hosting live gigs and DJ events. Comparable in offering (live gigs + bar/club environment) but with substantially larger brand recognition and longer operating history.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/greendoorstore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-door-store-limited

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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