Popular music venue closes after shock announcement

Popular music venue closes after shock announcement

Postby dutchman » Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:02 pm

The popular venue is located inside a Grade II listed building

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A hugely popular music venue in Warwickshire has announced that it has closed.

The owners of the Leamington Assembly, an award winning music venue in Leamington have taken to social media, revealing that the venue has closed "with immediate effect".

Operated by the MJR Group, the building was originally built in 1926 as a dance hall and ballroom, and after a period of closure, reopened as a live music venue in 2008, earning rave reviews as a staple in the Warwickshire entertainment scene.

The venue has hosted big name musicians such as Steve Winwood, Pendulum, and Billy Ocean over the years, but the current operators have cited rent, and repairs that are needed on the Grade II listed building as reasons for the closure.

In a statement, the operators thanked everyone who has attended concerts at the venue, and the local community for their support over the years.

The Leamington Assembly confirmed the news on their Facebook page, posting a statement which read: "It is with deep regret that The MJR Group has made the decision to close The Assembly in Leamington Spa with immediate effect.

"The last three years have been a memorable experience and we have brought some of the most exciting and legendary artists, bands and DJs to the beautiful Grade 2 listed building.

"While in Leamington Spa, we became a welcome part of the town, developing strong relationships with local businesses, the authorities and the general public.

"We want to thank everyone that came to The Assembly to enjoy our shows, club nights, entertainment and concerts and everyone that supported us in the business community.

"Even after a record-breaking quarter one and quarter two this year, the current level of rent and rates on the property, alongside the repairs and upkeep that are needed to maintain a Grade 2 listed building, unfortunately make the business unviable and unsustainable.

"These issue are impacting the venue community at large and we have felt these challenges the most in Leamington Spa.

"We will now have renewed focus on our high performing venues, Tramshed and The Globe in Cardiff and The Mill and Digbeth Arena in Birmingham. We also have new multi-use event spaces projects in development with projected launches this year and 2020.

"The Assembly was a truly unique and historic building, which we will miss greatly.

"We look forward to bringing our next concepts to the industry and general public over the coming months."

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Re: Popular music venue closes after shock announcement

Postby dutchman » Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:05 pm

Didn't it used to host wrestling tournaments at one time? I vaguely remember Kent Walton saying "Welcome to the Assembly Rooms in Leamington" or something similar.
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