Record Junkee, Sheffield: Indepedent record shop and music venue announces closure
A popular record shop and music venue which has hosted bands such as IDLES and Fat White Family is set to close, it has announced.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Record Junkee urged people to support their local independent venues and said while it is the end of an era, it is not the end of the team behind it.
The venue has been open for over a decade and hosted many bands, including hundreds of local acts, in its 150-capacity room.
It said it had made the decision to close as it was no longer ‘financially viable to continue’.
The statement said: “It’s with a heavy heart that we are sad to announce Record Junkee as we know it is closing.
“It’s no secret that in today’s climate independent venues have been struggling. In the last few months it has become clear to us that it’s unfortunately no longer financially viable for us to continue.
“The multiple applications we’ve submitted for grant funding has been denied and this we find ourselves on our final chapter.
“We are so grateful to everyone that has supported us over the years, all the promoters that created a community in our space, all the gig goers that came to dance with us, and all the amazing performers that made our space come to life.
“This is the end of an era, but not the end of us.”
The statement said the team behind the venue would be managing the events space at The Arundel Emporium, and will transform to Record Junkee Community and Arts.
It added: “We urge you to support your local venues and promoters, buy your tickets well in advance, buy a drink from the venue at gigs. The scene is struggling and it’s up to the community to keep it alive.”