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London’s LGBTQ+ night-time venues in rapid decline

London’s nightlife is under threat as iconic venues continue to close amid gentrification and rising rents, with a specific hit

Vladimir Cetkar performing at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York

Jazz world reacts to pushback against jazz club license application

London’s jazz scene has responded with dismay to Westminster Council’s denial of a late-hours operating license for a club in

A picture of Pryzm Kingston in the afternoon sun, closed for the daytime. Picture credit: Christian Maddock

Proposed £3million facelift of Kingston Nightclub will benefit music lovers

Kingston’s Pryzm nightclub is set to receive a £3million facelift under plans proposed by its new owners. The venue will

WATCH: How to save nightlife in Brixton

Nightlife in Brixton has been declining at an alarming rate but businesses within the area are keen to solve this

The 1 Bar's Dimitar Petkanov. Credit: Dimitar Petkanov.

Cocktail bar aims to revitalise London’s declining nightlife scene

London’s nightlife is ever-evolving, but one Finsbury venue which opened in November is quickly making its mark in a crowded

Lust/Tylee performing on stage. Photo: Henri T

Why are so many LGBTQ+ cabaret venues closing in London?

More than half of London’s LGBTQ+ venues have closed in the past 20 years, according to data from the Greater

Cute Cartel: The collective helping to heal from trauma

‘It emerged from a collective need for change and f*** you to the system,’ says the founder of Cute Cartel,

Whisky bottles behind a bar

Scotch industry hits out at UK government as whisky prices soar

The largest trade body of Scottish distilleries is asking the UK government abandon a new tax on spirits. Since 1987,

An empty cloakroom at O2 Forum Kentish Town

O2 Academy bag policy causes gig-goers to leave belongings at kebab shops

Customers at some music venues have been left feeling confused and frustrated after being confronted with the O2 Academy bag policy they say is unclear and unfair.

LGBT+ bars plea with government: cancel the 10pm curfew

Bosses at two LGBT+ venues in south west London are pleading with the government to cancel the 10pm curfew. Both

Croydon bar in “survival-mode” as 10pm curfew devastates income

The owner of a Croydon bar has said the venue is in a “fight for survival” amid growing concern for

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