The Dalston club announced the news on Facebook
Kingsland Road, Dalston venue Dance Tunnel have announced that they will be closing their doors in August this year. The club has been open for just over three years and has become a key venue for the East London dance music community.
The decision is the latest blow to the city’s nightlife as the past two years have seen several club’s including Madame Jojo’s, Plan B and Plastic People close for various different reasons. It seems that Dance Tunnel has been forced out of business due to strict licensing laws in their local borough of Hackney.
“We regret to announce that Dance Tunnel is to close it’s doors in August. Sadly the licensing climate in Hackney has made it impossible for us to get the hours we need to make Dance Tunnel sustainable in the long term.” They said on Facebook, “We would like to sincerely apologise to all the Tunnel Dancers who we are letting down. We really tried to make it work. Thanks to all the artists, DJs, promoters and family members who have shared their favourite music and moments with us over the last three-and-a-bit years. Thanks to everyone who has made our basement such a special place. Sorry we never got round to fixing that slope on the dance floor.”
Watch this space for any updates and take a look at the Facebook status below.
We regret to announce that Dance Tunnel is to close it's doors in August. Sadly the licensing climate in Hackney has…
Posted by Dance Tunnel on Monday, 11 April 2016
