The ACU is a politico-cultural venue located on the Voorstraat in Utrecht town centre. The ACU operates independently of (municipal) authorities, is non-profit and is run by volunteers. The venue has validated its existence in Utrecht's political and cultural life for more than two decades. |
Currently, the ACU hosts a wide range of activities including: a bar, food, concerts, dance nights, political info nights, poetry events, squatters' advice bureau, a food coop, info shop Schism, kurf [a local antifascist organisation], benefits, parties, a venue for meetings and much much more....... |
Why not drop by and see for yourself !?!
The ACU is:
- independent
- non-profit organisation
- environmentally friendly product/conscious purchasing policy
- providing scope for DIY activities
- does not tolerate rascism, sexism and homophobic behaviour
- vegetarian/vegan food
- pays attention to underground art
- accessible venue for live music by both local and international artists
- originality and creativity Vs. middle of the road commercialism
- benefits, tips go to a different deserving cause every month
- offers room for activist groups
- squatters' advice bureau
- left-wing alternative orientation, but retains political independance
- spotlight on emerging artists
- run by volunteers and subsidised employees
- affordable (ticket) prices
- irreplaceable in Utrecht's nightlife
Bands who want to play, send a mail to prog@acu.nl.
(c) 2002 Michiel en Sasha
webmeester@acu.nl