Absolutely. One of the biggest ways, on a performance level, that Glasgow Square is assisting the community is by removing pay barriers to ensure that everybody has equitable access to our space. Through our Moments for Everyone campaign with the library, we're seeing a massive uptick in this, and the feedback is that there are a lot of low-income families in our community and a lot of newcomers to our community, and this is the only way they're able to get into our space.
Another way is offering pay-what-you-can models for shows, such as our songwriter circle, Songs from the Square. Outside of that, Glasgow Square doesn't maintain itself as just a performing arts space. I would say half of our time is presenting stuff on our stage and getting folks in there for performances, but the other half of our time and our bookings at Glasgow Square range from weddings to youth showcases that offer underage kids a place to come see emerging artists on our stage.
We partner with folks such as those at Big Brothers Big Sisters and a local artist, Adam MakBain, who hosts quarterly youth showcases in our space. Outside of that, churches, business groups—you name it—are in our space, and they're utilizing Glasgow Square Theatre to its fullest to make sure that it's everybody's home.
Another great partnership that we've been able to really hold on to and develop in the past year or so is with our neighbouring community, Pictou Landing First Nation. That community has really embraced our space. They do their annual Christmas gala, for their whole community, in the theatre. Just last Saturday, we had Pictou Landing's youth gala in our space. We are able to offer the space to the organizations at a reduced cost because we are municipally funded, and our town council and staff recognize the importance of having an affordable, accessible and safe space for everybody in our community.