{"id":225007,"date":"2023-12-06T13:14:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=225007"},"modified":"2023-12-06T13:14:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:14:37","slug":"truly-sad-day-for-music-as-iconic-venue-where-oasis-radiohead-played-shuts-after-45-years-leaving-fans-heartbroken-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/lifestyle\/truly-sad-day-for-music-as-iconic-venue-where-oasis-radiohead-played-shuts-after-45-years-leaving-fans-heartbroken-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Truly sad day for music\u2019 as iconic venue where Oasis & Radiohead played shuts after 45 years leaving fans 'heartbroken' | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
FANS have been left heartbroken after an iconic nightclub has shut its doors after 45 years. <\/p>\n
The Moles music venue in Bath has announced that it has closed after decades of hosting bands including Oasis and Radiohead. <\/p>\n
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Club owners shared the news on social media earlier this week stating that it will shut with immediate effect. <\/p>\n
In a lengthy post they said they are "heartbroken" and it was an "incredibly difficult decision". <\/p>\n
The statement reads: "We've weathered many things over the years, including a fire and a pandemic in the last 10 years alone, but this cost of living crisis has crippled the grassroots music sector. <\/p>\n
"Although that is not the only problem, it has accentuated it. <\/p>\n
"Huge rent rates, along with massively increased costs on everything from utilities to stock, are all factors."<\/p>\n Frequenters of the venue and former revellers were quick to share their devastation at the news. <\/p>\n One said: "So sad. Should get national heritage status."<\/p>\n Another wrote: "What a shame. Had some great times in Moles over the years!"<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n A third commented: "Wow. What an absolute loss to the city. Great place and vibe."<\/p>\n A fourth said: "Truly sad day for music."<\/p>\n And a fifth posted: "Absolutely devastating news."<\/p>\n Others shared their own memories of visiting the club over the years. <\/p>\n Some of the UK's biggest bands and artists are known to have performed at Moles before making it big. <\/p>\n Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Fat Boy Slim, Oasis, Blur, Radiohead, The Smiths, Pulp and Idles all played at the 220-capacity venue during the early stages of their careers.<\/p>\n It comes after a difficult time in the leisure and\u00a0hospitality\u00a0industry.<\/p>\n According to the Music Venue Trust, about 120 of the UK's small venues – about 15% of the total – have closed or stopped putting on gigs this year.<\/p>\n Energy costs\u00a0have risen and more punters are cutting back on nights out.<\/p>\n This has left some venues grappling with inflationary costs and left with no choice but to\u00a0close sites to cut costs.<\/p>\n Big brand chains have been closing locations across the country.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Britain's oldest casino closed for the last time\u00a0after 195 years in\u00a0business.<\/p>\n While another town was dealt a \u201chuge blow\u201d when\u00a0Cineworld branch has announced it's closing.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, a\u00a0popular Glasgow nightclub announced its shock closure\u00a0in August – leaving clubbers heartbroken.<\/p>\n Pryzm is said to be shutting one of its 10 sites in the New Year, leaving\u00a0clubbers\u00a0devastated.<\/p>\n You can also join our new Sun Money Facebook group to share stories and tips and engage with the consumer team and other group\u00a0members.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/picture>LAST CARDS <\/span><\/p>\n
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