Update: You can now contribute to Silent Barn's Kickstarter project to help them rebuilt and become an even better space!

We're incredibly sad and upset to hear that the awesome Ridgewood, Queens DIY venue Silent Barn was robbed and ransacked this weekend. Here's the word from Silent Barn's Facebook page:

This weekend has been incredibly heartbreaking for all of us at The Silent Barn. On top of many issues that we’re currently dealing with, over the weekend our house was completely ransacked. About $15k worth of audio equipment, house projects and personal belongings are gone. The violence to the space is almost as upsetting as the theft. Doors were ripped off of hinges, furniture ripped to shreds, and everything in the space strewn about in a sea of debris. We’ve lost 7 years worth of accumulated equipment, tools, and artwork donated and built by individuals from every end of the scene’s spectrum, and we’re still reeling with what this means for our own lives and the future of the space. If you would like to find out what you can do, email silentbarn@gmail.com. We need your help to continue.

Thank you for your concern over the last few days. It means as much to us as the space itself.

- Castle Oscar, Momma, Kunal, Lucas, Nat, Jordan, James, Joe

We'll update with more information when we have it. Meanwhile here's a related video/recording: