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Italy and Spain Close Nightclubs As Coronavirus Cases Flare Up
Italy and Spain have closed nightclubs throughout both countries as officials and authorities blame holidaymakers for new Coronavirus outbreaks.
The Corriere della Sera reports that the Italian government closed all nightclubs and moved to make masks mandatory between 18:00 and 6:00 in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, after recording over 600 new cases on Saturday, and almost 800 others on Sunday, nearly three times more than last week.
Brooklyn’s Output Announces Plan To Close Following New Year’s Day 2019
Sad news coming in from New York City today as Brooklyn club Output has announced its plans to close following one last New Year’s Day party on January 1st, 2019.
The world-renowned club will face the same fate as Manhattan’s Cielo, which has the same owner and has also announced plans to close soon.
Statements posted by the club on social media today confirm their plans to close, “This sudden turn of events may seem shocking to many, but for those of us watching from the inside, we have seen the writing on the wall for some time,” management writes. “A confluence of factors contributed to the club’s misfortune: rapidly shifting social trends, unfavorable market conditions and weakening financial outlooks coincided with the simultaneous emergence of multiple existential challenges unique to the club’s circumstances.”
Output has been known as one of the best techno and house clubs in North America since its opening in 2013, having hosted and supporting the growth of underground sounds in its city and the United States throughout its operation. Their last party will take place on New Year’s Eve and into New Year’s Day, and will feature their third annual all-night set from John Digweed.
The storied Manhattan house and techno club Cielo confirmed plans to close with a statement made directly by owner Nicolas Matar to Resident Advisor today.
Richie Hawtin, LCD Soundsystem Announced for All Points East Festival
A music festival set to grace Victoria Park in London, England has unveiled the megastar artists on its lineup. The first installment of All Points East Festival (APEF) runs from May 25th-27th and will feature performances from acts across the music spectrum spanning the six stages.
Topping the bill for the first three days of the festival are The XX, Lykke Li and The National, in order of date booked. The APEF lineup features no shortage of electronic music on these days as LCD Soundsystem, Sylvan Esso and Glass Animals are slated to perform as well.
Watergate Berlin Could Close Down As Landlord Doubles Rent
Watergate, one of Berlin’s iconic nightclubs, is at risk of shutting down.
The new landlord has decided to spike up rent by literally doubling it, following the entire building’s recent sale for âŹ6.3 million. This is in some way a result of the club’s own success, falling victim of gentrification after 15 years of extremely successful operation.
Founder Steffen âStoffelâ Hack spoke to Resident Advisor recently on the subject, staying: “In unbridled capitalism, the market regulates the price and there is no protection of business tenants or rental ceilings to counter this, [which] leaves the successful management of Watergate on very fragile terrain. In the end, we will all leave.”
The rent increase is substantial, meaning that the club could decide to shut down if it’s unable to find creative ways to bring in enough revenue to make up for the added costs. Hack has explained how the club has to âexpand conceptually as well as in terms of content.â This includes a forthcoming world tour that will see the venue celebrate its 15th anniversary with stops in Spain, Brazil, Morocco, Switzerland, France and the United States.
Coming up at Watergate in Berlin are acts the likes of Solomun, Soul Clap, Pan-Pot, Adriatique, Coyu, Prosumer, Gui Boratto, Kerry Chandler and many more. Full list of upcoming shows can be found here.
