King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, a revered music venue in Glasgow, marks its 35th anniversary. It has launched careers of many notable bands, including Oasis and Radiohead. Despite the challenging landscape for grassroots venues due to rising costs and the effects of the pandemic, King Tut's remains successful, credited to the live music empire established by its founders. Scottish artists emphasize the venue's significance in their careers, asserting it has long been a dream stage for aspiring musicians. However, 2023 witnessed the closure of numerous grassroots venues, unveiling a concerning trend in the live music scene.
A step up the stairs at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Photograph: PR Stuart Clumpas, who founded the venue in 1990 alongside his wife Atkinson, reckons it has something to do with Glasgow's dismal climate.
Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall notes the importance of King Tut's for aspiring artists, saying, 'When I was growing up you didn't dream about playing Glastonbury but you dream about playing King Tut's.'
Despite the challenges facing grassroots venues, King Tut's has managed to thrive due to its strong live music empire built around it, showcasing emerging talent.
The Music Venue Trust reports that 125 grassroots venues permanently closed in 2023, highlighting the ongoing crisis impacting small music venues since the pandemic.
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