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PRINCE MECCA OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • Anthony F. Lemmo
  • Aug 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Since the death of the legendary artist in April, 2016 the family has been in an uncompromising spur about what to do with the iconic artist compound well reports have indicated that the compound will now be turned into a mecca for all of his fans and the general public to enjoy, According to surfacing reports made by "Prince" Roger Nelson's family and Bremer Trust. Even though the iconic musician generally led a very private life, and few people have toured his estate his compound will now be open for tours.

Bremer Trust who handle's the prince estate has confirmed that Prince's 65,000 square foot estate will be opened to the general public starting October 3, 2016 which will include a limited walk through tour of the iconic artist recording and mixing studios, video editing and rehearsal rooms, his sound stage and the performance hall.

The museum will display “thousands of artifacts from Prince’s personal archives, including iconic concert wardrobe, awards, musical instruments, artwork, rare music and video recordings, concert memorabilia, automobiles and motorcycles,” Bremer Trust said in a statement.

“This will be an unprecedented and extraordinary opportunity for fans to experience firsthand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex, which is also considered one of the greatest landmarks in the entertainment industry.”

According to reports made to The Washington Post from Princes sister Tyka Nelson; “Opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to do and was actively working on,” Tyka Nelson, Prince’s sister, said in a statement. “Only a few hundred people have had the rare opportunity to tour the estate during his lifetime. Now, fans from around the world will be able to experience Prince’s world for the first time as we open the doors to this incredible place.”

The plans also mention a “private NPG music club” will be included on the tour. That’s also the name of Prince’s now-defunct subscription website that allowed members access to music online, years before streaming services came on the scene.


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