Why Owning the Building Matters

Securing Our Future

The Liberty Theatre currently operates from a building we do not own. Without ownership, our ability to plan for the long term is limited.

Purchasing the building will give us the certainty and stability needed to invest confidently in the future. It will allow us to protect the theatre, plan major improvements, and ensure it remains a permanent part of Yass's cultural landscape.

Protecting a Community Asset

The Liberty Theatre has been sustained through decades of community effort—thousands of volunteer hours, fundraising activities, donations, and local support.

By purchasing the building, we can ensure that this remarkable community asset remains in community hands and continues to serve the public for generations to come.

Unlocking Restoration and Growth

Ownership is the crucial first step before we can begin restoring and revitalising the building.

With a secure home, we can pursue projects such as:

• Heritage restoration and preservation works

• Improved accessibility and visitor facilities

• Installation of the Wurlitzer organ

• New educational, cultural and community programs

• Enhancements that make the theatre more welcoming and sustainable

Most importantly, ownership gives us the confidence to invest in the building's long-term future.

Accessing New Funding Opportunities

Many government grants and heritage funding programs are only available to organisations that own their premises.

By purchasing the building, we position ourselves to access funding that can support restoration projects, facility upgrades, heritage conservation, and expanded community programming.

Ownership will help unlock opportunities that are currently beyond our reach.

Your donation today helps us take this critical first step.

A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

Opportunities like this don't come around often.

The chance to purchase the Liberty Theatre building is time-limited, and if we don't act now, we may never get another opportunity. Losing this space—or having it fall into commercial hands—would be a devastating loss for our organisation and for the cultural life of our community.

That's why we're asking our supporters to help us seize this moment.

Your donation is more than a gift. It's an investment in community, creativity and continuity. It's a commitment to ensuring that the Liberty Theatre continues to light up screens, host performances, spark conversations and bring people together for decades to come.

How You Can Help

Every donation makes a difference.

Whether you can give $25, $250, $2,500 or more, your contribution will help us build the funds needed to purchase the Liberty Theatre building and secure its future.

The Friends of the Liberty Theatre and Cultural Centre Inc. is a registered not-for-profit charity. All funds raised support arts, entertainment and education initiatives, including the purchase and future heritage restoration of the Liberty Theatre building.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Make Your Donation Today

Together, we can secure the Liberty Theatre's future and ensure this remarkable community asset continues to serve Yass for generations to come.