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hearing into the future of the venue began on Monday (September 11), to determine whether or not the Academy Music Group (AMG) could continue to operate their licence at the music venue, after it was forced to shut its doors following a fatal crowd crush that occurred at an Asake concert back in December 2022.The event — which left two dead and one in a critical condition — ultimately led to the Academy having its licence suspended. Gabrielle Hutchinson, aged 23, and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo lost their lives as a result.

confirmed that the 6,000-capacity nightclub and venue near Surrey Quays in London would close its doors after Southwark Council approved plans to turn the building into an office block.Nearly 12,000 people subsequently signed a Change.org petition in a bid to save Printworks, which opened back in 2017.In September 2022, the venue’s management, Broadwick Live, along with Printworks’ building owner British Land, issued an update in which they explained that the venue’s closure may not be permanent.The events space’s closing weekend comprised of “four events that embodied the venue’s history with huge special guest appearances from Bicep and Andy C” who joined “75+ more artists, DJs, live acts and more”, per a press release.During the final closing show yesterday (May 1) prior to Bicep’s set, the Printworks team surprised guests by announcing their intention to return in the future.Simeon Aldred, Director of Strategy (Broadwick), said: “We are delighted to announce that Printworks hopes to return in three years and that we will continue to work with our partners at British Land to create the future cultural venue that retains the essence of the iconic Press Halls.“Printworks has brought lasting impact to our scene, to our city, to artists and our local community. The future Printworks venue aims to build on this, bringing together all the best in all electronic music and visual arts, both as well as hosting some of the world’s best orchestras, ballet companies and other art forms.”Set times for our final show are here.

plans were going ahead for the redevelopment of the Surrey Quays site into office buildings.In a new interview with Mixmag, Lamé said that hope still remains for the venue to stay open, and that “active discussions are taking place about the possibility of keeping a significant venue as part of Printworks”.Lamé said that Printworks has in fact “not announced its closure” and that “there is hope that it still has a future”.“The teams at Broadwick Live and British Land have done an incredible job turning the space into a major destination that attracts some of the biggest names in electronic music and visitors from all over the world,” she said.“Despite it always being clear that it was a temporary space, the threat of its potential loss is no less raw to the tens of thousands who regularly enjoy a night out at Printworks.”Earlier this month Printworks announced its autumn/winter season for 2022, with Bonobo, Daphni and Shygirl among the artists set to play.The Rotherhithe nightclub, which opened in 2017, is going ahead with its plans to host a series of events later this year, despite the recent news regarding the local council approving plans for a redevelopment.

To coincide with International Women’s Day next week, a new podcast celebrating women in music is set to launch.

Leading figures from the UK’s dance music scene – including Fatboy Slim, Thom Yorke, Four Tet and Massive Attack – had joined the campaign last week, urging the government to support the industry through the coronavirus pandemic. London’s “night czar” Amy Lamé and Sacha Lord, the nightlife advisor for Greater Manchester, had also voiced their support for the move.Now, Arts Council England has announced details of the Culture Recovery Fund: Grants Programme, providing up to £500 million of relief support for cultural organisations based in England.

coronavirus will force many to shut their doors for good.Lamé, who has championed the city’s night life in the role since 2016, said that more advice was needed after a five-step road map plan to reopen the arts sector was described as “unfeasible” by the Music Venue Trust (MVT).“We need a lot more clarity from the government. Part of the reason we’re spending so much time helping businesses and councils shift through all of this is because it’s been lacking severely,” said Lamé.“We know how important it is to be on the ground and to get that information out there.