Wire, Leeds: Popular nightclub announces closure after 18 years

Yorkshire Post

Leeds nightclub Wire has announced its closure after 18 years. Writing on Instagram, the owners of the Call Lane venue said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the permanent closure of Wire on Sunday June 2."

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00:00 Hello, my name is Greg Wright and I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post.

00:06 I bring you some sad news about the nightclub scene in Leeds.

00:10 A well-known Leeds nightclub has announced its closure after 18 years in business.

00:15 Writing on Instagram, the owners of The Wire in Cor Lane said,

00:19 "It is with great sadness that we announce the permanent closure of The Wire on Sunday, June 2nd.

00:25 Since reopening after the pandemic, the UK nightlife industry has been under immense pressure,

00:32 which we have not been immune to.

00:34 The cost of living crisis and changing lifestyle choices,

00:38 coinciding with other looming commercial challenges unique to the venue,

00:42 have gradually led to the unavoidable outcome that the club can no longer continue as a viable business.

00:49 We are grateful for the past 18 years,

00:51 and our mission to create an underground electronic music venue dedicated to drum and bass, house and techno,

00:57 that Leeds can be proud of, has been well and truly achieved."

01:01 So some sad news there about the closure of a well-known Leeds nightclub,

01:05 which has been in business for 18 years.

01:08 My name is Greg Wright and I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post.

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