The Square is a 250 capacity independent live music venue in Harlow, Essex. It is managed by SquareOne Entertainment LLP who took over the venue in July 2008. Prior to this it had been run by Essex County Council, until funding was withdrawn and the venue was to be closed after over 35 years of service as a community resource. A group of local musicians formed SquareOne when the campaign to prevent the closure appeared to be getting nowhere and the only option was to 'make them an offer'.