Bristol Venue The Croft To Shut Down Later This Month
Friday, 03 May 2013
Written by Elliott Batte
Beloved Bristol club The Croft will be closing down later this month, after owners revealed that they had sold it’s lease.
The well known venue opened back in 2002, and in it’s 11 years, it’s seen some of rock, indie and metal’s biggest bands performing - such as Arctic Monkeys and You Me at Six - before they reached the heights they’re at today.
The owners have released a statement about the closure on the 150-capacity club’s official website, citing a ‘variety of reasons’ that they’ll be discussing at a future date. The statement reads:
“We are sad to announce that The Croft will be closing on Sunday 12th May. We have decided to sell our lease on for a variety of reasons that we will discuss in more detail at a later date. Having been involved with the venue for over eleven years this was a difficult decision to make, but we have had lots of good times and put on some great bands and club nights. We are confident that those of you who have worked with us in the past will know how emotionally attached we are to The Croft and that we wouldn’t make a decision like this without good reason.
“At this moment in time we are not at liberty to discuss the future of the building, but it will no longer be known as The Croft. As we look to the future we will continue to support the local, national and international music scene at our new venue, Exchange. The majority of gigs that were booked into happen after 12th May will be moved to Exchange, all tickets remain valid. Look out for some amazing events in our closing weeks.”
The owners have asked that if anyone would like to play at the venue before it’s closure, they get in touch - you can email them here in regards to getting a set. What do you think of the news? Let us know in the comment section below.
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