$3m campaign to save The Tote might not secure sale, owners say
The beloved Melbourne venue's owners say a combination of crowdfunding and equity from another bar may not meet the $6.65m asking price.
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The beloved Melbourne venue's owners say a combination of crowdfunding and equity from another bar may not meet the $6.65m asking price.
Renowned Collingwood pub The Tote has officially been saved from developers and will remain “a live music venue forever” after a 3000-person-strong community came to the rescue.
After a dramatic month-long campaign, the owners of Last Chance have raised $3 million through community support to save The Tote.
"This has been a community gathering to make sure that a live music venue can live forever."
Shane Hilton is still a long way off the $3m he needs to save iconic Melbourne pub the Tote - but he still has ‘plenty of room’ for more tattoos of contributors