Local Action announces 10th anniversary party at Corsica Studios
Local Action has announced its 10th anniversary party, which will take place at London's Corsica Studios on 26th March 2022.
The Streets’ Mike Skinner announces four-week XOYO residency for March
The Streets' Mike Skinner has announced a new four-week residency at London club XOYO, which will see him play each Friday in March.
The latest name to grace the venue's residency programme, the news will go some way to making up for the cancellation of a planned tour by The Streets this year.
UK could soon be left with just 5,000 clubs, new data suggests
According to data analysed by hospitality-focused software companies Stampede and StoreKit, the UK could soon be left with just 5,000 nightclubs.
The figures point to a continuation of a now decade-long trend of club closures, and — worryingly — do not take into consideration the as-yet-unknown fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns.
England to scrap Covid entry requirements for clubs next week
The Prime Minister has announced that Covid entry requirements for clubs will be scrapped from next week.
Vaccine certificates showing proof of a Covid vaccination, or a negative lateral flow test result, will no longer be needed for entry to events from 26th January.
London venue The Drumsheds to shut permanently this month
London venue The Drumsheds will shut permanently this month, with the final event set for Saturday 29th January 2022.
Manchester audiophile bar, NAM, announces winter programme
Manchester audiophile bar, NAM, has announced the programme for its Winter of Listening.
Located in Ancoats, the venue boasts a bespoke sound system, which features rare Klipschorn 80s heritage speakers and was developed by London-based team Brilliant Corners. The space also features an upstairs bar and Vietnamese restaurant, with a basement dedicated to music events.
SHERELLE announces four-week Phonox residency for February
SHERELLE has announced a four week residency at London venue Phonox, playing Fridays from 4th February.
The Cause closing party: saying goodbye to the club that reshaped London raving
Government support for music venues described as “woefully inadequate” amid Omicron spread
Fresh UK Government support for music venues has been described as "woefully inadequate".
Clubs to close in Wales due to new Covid-19 regulations
Nightclubs in Wales are set to close as COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase across the United Kingdom.
The country is currently experiencing a rapid rise in cases as a result of the new highly-transmissible Omicron variant. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement on Thursday 16th December, with venues set to be shuttered from 27th December in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Currently, there are no confirmed plans for similar closures in England or Scotland.
