The Silver Bullet is threatened with closure
The London venue looks to raise £300,000 by June 13, to prevent its conversion into a restaurant
The Silver Bullet is an independent music venue located in Finsbury Park, which has hosted over 2,000 live music events over the past six years. The venue is in threat of closing its doors and becoming a Goodman chain restaurant (which owns Burger & Lobster). However, the venue's management are urging the public to help them raise £300,000 by June 13 to buy back the lease from Goodman.
In the past decade, 40 per cent of London’s music venues (including 100 Club and Astoria) have closed down and now this independent music venue is in danger of being added to the list.
The venue helped launched the career of singer John Newman (who used to work there as a bartender) and opened its doors to the likes of Laura Marling and Congo Natty. Co-manager of The Silver Bullet, Anna Naylor said: “The Silver Bullet is more than just a venue, it’s a cultural and community hub; an integral part of London’s live music scene."
You can sign the online petition to keep The Silver Bullet open here and get involved in the crowdfunder here.