"The Square is Harlow's Live Entertainment Venue with a 30 year history at the heart of the music scene in the town. From July 2008, The Square will be under new management and will be offering a varied programme of events across a wide range of musical genres to appeal to all ages within our community.

The Square will operate an open door policy - all ages and no dress code. We believe no more in uniform dress, than we do uniform thinking and in the past this has ensured that there has always been a great mix of ages, social groups, cultures and fashions - all with something to offer and all welcome.  

It's not just about the shows though - The cafe bar will be open at weekends from midday until 6pm and it is our hope that people will drop by and enjoy a game of Pool. Or Pinball, (eventually!), and maybe form a band or two...well, it's happened before!

We are also free from the restrictions that saw the alcoholic bars closed and so (age permitting of course), you can CHOOSE to enjoy our selection of beers, wines and spirits or...not! Radical...

In addition to the live music and social scene at The Square, we can offer a fully equipped Recording Studio & Video Suite for hire, as well as training facilities for those who are interested in a career in the music business, as a musician or a technician.

SquareOne Entertainment Llp is a partnership of individuals who have been associated with The Square for many years. After nearly a year of negotiations, we are taking over the management from Essex County Council and have succeeded in preventing the closure of The Square...for the moment. We only have an agreement to operate The Square on a short-term lease, until the re-development work commences - and it will happen. We still need to protect The Square for future generations and that means continuing to press for an undertaking by the developers to include rebuilding The Square as part of their plans. The more it is used, the more likely this becomes!

There has been a tremendous amount of support and encouragement from the public, local politicians and press for us to keep on working to save The Square and we are very grateful for that  - Please, please...patronise us and we will promise not to patronise you!"