NTIA warns of looming pressure on nightclubs ahead of April tax rises
New figures show a loss of 405 nightlife venues in the UK since 2020, though the rate of closures has slowed in the last 12 months
UK music sales hit record-breaking high of £2.39 billion in 2024
Overtaking the previous record of £2.22 billion at the height of the CD era in 2001, stats reveal that spending on vinyl and streaming services are behind the boom
Tresor.West is offering free entry on Saturdays through January
Part of a community-focused initiative, the Dortmund-based nightclub will be keeping the line-ups to its 'Community Nights' under wraps
Seoul’s only electronic music queer bar Kockiri closes indefinitely
The Itaewon venue, which hosted its last event on December 31, cited licensing challenges as reason for its closure
Evolution of Rotterdam’s rave culture explored in new documentary
The film celebrates 30 years of Rotterdam’s dance music scene, from the ‘90s to present day
Leeds venue Old Red Bus Station announces closure
The venue will close its doors on January 19, citing rising utilities and "uncompromising landlords"
Police officer sacked for punching a man at “freshers” club night
PC Brett Spruce assaulted a man while off-duty at Leeds' O2 Academy in September, 2023
Pilot scheme banning single-use plastic at venues has launched in Belfast
Reusable cups will be used, aiming to stop wastage of two million single-use plastic cups every year in many of Belfast’s venues
