East Brunswick Club to ceaselive music in March
Mon 19th Dec, 2011 in Local News
Following on from last month’s revelations that a planning permit had been lodged to build a five-storey apartment block where the East Brunswick Club currently stands, its bookers have confirmed that as of March 2012 the venue will no longer host live music.
In a memo posted on ToneDeaf, the EBC said:
Sadly, all good things must come to an end. The East Brunswick Club will officially close it’s doors at the end of this summer. Venue owners Pete and Pam Benjamin have decided to retire from the hospitality industry and have sold the building. The new owners will not continue it as a live venue.
Everyone involved with the venue is incredibly proud of what has been achieved over the last 6 or so years of live music….so many amazing shows and memories… A big thank-you goes out to all the bands that have played, promoters that have supported the East, and most importantly, all those that have been to the gigs.
Any local acts keen to play one last show in February to say goodbye to the place should get in contact soon. Shows continue as usual through Dec, Jan, Feb and until March – hope to see you there. Stay tuned for more tour and show announcements to come.
It has been a difficult year for Melbourne music venues with The Prince being sold off to restaurateurs and the The Art House shutting its doors after 30 years of service to punk rock.
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