The 150-capacity venue has been hosting live gigs seven nights a week since the 1970s, with the late Pogues frontman Shane McGowan being a regular there. Although known for giving an opportunity to artists starting out, it's also where James Bay filmed his music video for 'If You Ever Want To Be In Love', and has hosted performances by Frank Turner and Imelda May.
They should have known right off the bat that they had something special, as the opening night had Dr. John, Stevie Wonder and Johnny Winter performing to the likes of Mick Jagger and Carly Simon in the audience. Over the years, the 400-person capacity club became the place to be to see one's favorite artist up close or catch an up-and-coming unknown.
The first floor of the iconic pub on Lower Richmond Road will be extended to create the new terrace, which will have a retractable roof and spiral staircase. The venue will also get new equipment to allow it to sell a better range of food, while it will undergo some internal reorganisation and redecoration. An artist's impression of the refurbished pub The Half Moon on Lower Richmond Road
Bottom of the Hill co-owners Ramona Downey, Kathleen Owen, and Lynn Schwarz announced on social media Friday that the legendary Potrero Hill music venue will be closing its doors at the end of the year after 35 years in business. Coyote Media spoke with Downey, Owen, and Schwarz, who said it was the hardest decision we've ever made, but they all agreed it's time to move on whether it be relaxing or pursuing other projects. They also cited rising operation costs, shifting demographics, and the corporatizing of music as contributing factors in the closure.
Not only is it where Nicer Tuesdays has called home for the past few years, but it's also home to London's music and cultural scene. Once a former Art Deco cinema in Dalston, EartH reopened in 2018 by the team behind Village Underground, keeping much of the original character alongside installing remarkable contemporary sound and lighting systems. Since the reopening, EartH has become a top spot for artists and audiences who want a bit more from their night out.
The Timber Square development will transform a former railway site in Southwark into an office space featuring a new live music venue. The design integrates reused railway arches with modern structures.
MOTH Club, a cherished venue in east London, faces serious risks from two planning applications for flats that threaten its operation and future.