Berlin clubs during coronavirus explored in new book, Hush
Berlin clubs shut during the coronavirus pandemic have been explored in a new book, Hush.
After briefly reopening last year with strict social distancing and no dancing rules, nightclubs in Berlin have remained shuttered since April 2020.
New venue, Testbed, to open in Leeds in 2021
A new venue is set to open in Leeds early next year.
Testbed, a 10,000 square foot industrial space, is located on the Southbank at the edge of the city centre and will host arts, community, and electronic music events as well as corporate conferences - taking on a similar function to Manchester’s Depot Mayfield or London’s Printworks.
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Egg London launches crowdfunding campaign to save club
London club Egg is crowdfunding to prevent permanent closure.
As part of the Music Venue Trust's SaveOurVenues campaign, the 900-capacity, four-floored club has set a target of £200,000, with the aim of keeping its doors open in 2021 and beyond.
New club opens in Berlin, Revier Südost
A new club has opened in Berlin.
The brainchild of the team behind Griessmuehle, the much-loved Berlin club which closed its doors earlier this year, Revier Südost is a brand new venue in the Niederschöneweide locality.
Top 100 Clubs winner Green Valley devastated by cyclone
Green Valley has been devastated by a cyclone that swept across Southern Brazil on 30th June.
The Brazilian club have released a statement confirming they were among the thousands affected by the cyclone that hit the state of Santa Catarina this week. No staff were injured, but the club's outdoor structure was badly damaged and material losses are still being calculated.
A socially distanced music venue is opening in London
A socially distanced music venue is opening in London later this year.
One Night Records, set to launch in October, will serve as an "immersive music event and venue", with all aspects of One Night Records designed to adhere to social distancing guidelines. According to the website, masks must be worn at all times on site, increased ventilation has been built into the venue, and drinks and food will be ordered from a 'drive-thru'.
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Social distancing in UK clubs “financially unviable”, new survey states
Responses to a new survey by the Night Time Industries Association indicate that many UK clubs, bars and music venues are wary of reopening while social distancing measures will be required.
130 UK businesses responded to the survey, answering questions surrounding the challenges they have faced while under lockdown, and concerns about reopening with social distancing measures as lockdown is eased.