The Open Door Project
An open door to music, art, and ideas.
The Open Door Project exists to build a cultural and diverse arts community, rooted in access, inclusion, and shared creativity.
Live music should be for everyone.
We offer more low-cost and free gigs for the people of Ashford, removing barriers and making great live music part of everyday life, not a luxury.
Grassroots first. Always.
We actively support local musicians and emerging artists by giving them real stages, real audiences, and real opportunities to grow.
If you’ve got something to say, there’s space for you here.
From first-time performers to developing creatives, The Open Door Project is an open platform for anyone looking to find their voice.
Connection beats competition.
By connecting established musicians, promoters, and industry voices with newcomers, we help pass on knowledge, confidence, and opportunity.
A network, not a ladder.
This is about building a supportive arts ecosystem — one that grows stronger the more people are part of it.
Culture works best when it’s shared.
By keeping gigs accessible and the door genuinely open, we’re helping create something lasting for Ashford’s creative community.
Get involved. Be part of it.
Whether you’re an artist, promoter, local business, or just someone who believes in accessible culture, there are plenty of ways to support The Open Door Project. To get involved, promote a show, or sponsor the wider project, drop us a line at