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The Long, Slow Death of Urban Nightlife Soaring costs, safety concerns and noise complaints are strangling after-dark economies from London to Montreal I say it's more deliberate than that, the gentrification of our once thriving and vibrant towns & cities falls squarely on City Planners and their 'desire by design' to turn our Town & City Centres into no more than housing estates. Which begs the question: IF the majority of business space becomes housing, WHERE will people work & play??? "Britain’s capital is “leading the world in its 24-hour policy" 😂 London's Nightlife has and still is being DECIMATED "It’s just past midnight on a Saturday in Soho... The pub opposite is shutting taps, restaurant staff are stacking chairs, and the LAST TRAIN home to southeast London leaves in 15 minutes." London a 24-Hour-City my a## We have already lost far too many nighttime venues, of all types. The scary thing is far more will fail and permanently close before any government realises what they have lost and the cost, not only to our economy, which is £46 BILLION & 425,000 Jobs by the way but also the LOSS of social cohesion and the importance Music & Dance has on everyone's mental health. New Culture comes from Music & Arts and if all we have left are Mega Areans and a few restaurants and foody bars. WHERE will the next great Acts come from? WHERE will the masses go every week to meet friends? WHERE will new music and new culture come from once ALL the independent clubs have been closed down? Without smaller privately owned Venues where will that new Underground Sound start and grow into the next Mainstream? generating New Music, a NEW Scene, with NEW Styles which all equates to NEW CULTURE. If you want to save your City, Your Town and the High Street IF you want to STOP your Town from becoming a Ghost Town Then #SaveNightlife #SaveCulture and you know what, it really isn't that hard to do and wouldn't cost a lot either. I know what I would do to bring back that Vibrancy to my area and give ALL generations the Arts, the Music & the Culture they deserve. https://lnkd.in/e-5W3Yw8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ojay McDonald Michael Kill Night Time Industries Association VibeLab Sacha Lord Kate Nicholls OBE The Morning Advertiser UKHospitality Simone d'Antonio Lutz Leichsenring UKHospitality Music Venue Trust UK Music Ltd Night Time Economy Solutions 24HourNation Joshua Singh MRTPI 💫 West Midlands Combined Authority Andy Street Richard Parker Skiddle

A HUGE double hit to UK nightlife… Two legendary venues, Motion in Bristol and Boom in Leeds, are being forced to shut down. Why? Developers have chosen to prioritise building flats and shops over preserving cultural landmarks. This isn’t progress, it’s the dismantling of our nightlife scene. These venues are hubs of creativity, connection, and identity, now being sacrificed for profit. While the demand for more housing and developments has become an inevitability in the UK, losing iconic spaces with deep cultural roots is a step too far. At what cost are we reshaping our cities?

The new MP District (Martin Place) has been formed along with 20 other Uptown Districts designed to reinvigorate greater Sydney’s nightlife. NSW Parliament is one of 11 diverse partner organisations working to deliver entertainment options in MP District, which is centred around the dynamic civic centre of Martin Place and extends its boundaries to George, King, Macquarie, Bent, and Bond Streets.    “Exciting plans are underway to create new weekend and after-work activities focusing on the best the area has to offer. With Theatre Royal Sydney and City Recital Hall in our patch, along with leading cultural institutions and world class restaurants like Strangers at NSW Parliament and Morena, expect diverse cultural experiences, sophisticated dining, and evening shows to be precinct highlights,” said Janson Hews, President of MP District.   Funded by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy NSW’s Uptown Accelerator Program, each of the districts are managed by local businesses and organisations within their boundaries. MP District partner organisations include: Business Sydney City Recital Hall 1 Elizabeth MUCHO - Centro 86 Museums of History NSW Parliament of NSW Renascence Group - Morena Restaurant State Library of New South Wales The Point* - The International Theatre Royal Sydney Tilley and Wills Hotels Verandah Precinct Cabana Bar Image: NSW Parliament House, view at night from Macquarie St

It seems everyone is a little country these days: Markets for western-themed fashion have been re-energized and country music is hotter than it’s been in decades. “We call it the ‘Yellowstone effect,’” said Joel Cowley, the chief executive of the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, one of the largest rodeos in the world. “There’s a romanticism about the West and the cowboy that comes and goes. But I’m not sure in my lifetime that I’ve ever seen it as high as it is now.” Cowboy culture going mainstream has translated to economic opportunities for cities and towns with a Western heritage. This summer, 1.5 million fans attended the Calgary Stampede to experience the annual rodeo show filled with concerts, cattle and circus performers. Those 10 days were a record turnout for the Canadian city’s marquee event, and officials are trying to emulate that vibrancy for the other 355 days of the year. Similar moves are taking place in other cities known for their cowboy culture including Denver, Houston and Kansas City, Mo. In Calgary, that means transforming the area where the Stampede is held, and the adjoining neighborhoods, into a year-round entertainment and cultural district that influences growth and investment downtown. “We sometimes joke that we’re building an Olympic Village while hosting an Olympics,” said Kate Thompson, the president and chief executive of Calgary Municipal Land Company. These cities hope their real estate projects will result in something similar to the successful stockyards redevelopment in Fort Worth. There, local leaders worked with developers for over a decade to capitalize on the city’s cow town heritage. The success of that project brought scores of sports and entertainment events, millions of visitors and new developments, including hotels, restaurants and retail, with plans for more.  In Denver, a $1 billion-plus project transforming 240 acres of stockyards, where the National Western Stock Show takes place, has been building new educational and entertainment facilities on underutilized land. In Houston, county officials recently announced a project to redevelop NRG Park and continue to host its famous rodeo, including potentially developing mixed-use projects on the venue’s underused parking lots. And in Kansas City, Mo., the American Royal Livestock Show is breaking ground on a new $350 million, 127-acre suburban home. The West Bottoms neighborhood, where the stock show once stood, is the focus of a $500 million investment. “The West Bottoms was where Kansas City was born, where the cattle trade began,” said Ian Ross, the founder of Somera Road, the West Bottoms’ project developer. “I think people are seeking those authentic, story-driven neighborhoods and are eager to help bring them back to life, unlike these new, somewhat sterile mixed-use developments.”

Although nobody wants to be made redundant, the timing of mine has perhaps been fortunate. I've had time, in between job hunting, to spend the school summer holidays with family. But it has me thinking: has London entertainment and activities evolved over the years? I grew up outside London and would primarily come to London to visit extended family. My perception, in the 1980s, was that daylife consisted of museums you had to pay for and parks. Nightlife consisted of alcohol (pubs & nightclubs) and the theatre. However, it feels there has been a change. Of course, what was available in the 1980s is still available but there is more diversification and evolution. Pubs are more open to providing food and a dining experience. So much so, more pubs are welcoming children with a more family friendly experience. Theatres are hosting more diverse performances. Museums are perhaps more diverse and interactive for both children and adults. Dining out seems more common place with more variety of quality cuisine and experiences. There also seems to be more choice of outdoor activities: crazy golf, urban farms, ziplining as examples. Of course, this is right. More diversification. More evolution. Providing what is wanted in modern London life. But, sometimes, the best choices are still the outdoor family picnics and lunches with kids playing. Selfie at The Lost Jungle, Edgware, United Kingdom. #londonlife #entertainment #summeractivities

Artiq’s Arts Director Beth Fleming features in this excellent article about how hotels are embracing the role of museums, curating gallery-worthy art collections that celebrate culture and community 👏

Coming like a ghost town? Not quite, but with bars and clubs closing, costs rising, and commuting and socialising habits changing, London's nightlife is be struggling. There's not a single solution, but the patchwork of licensing restrictions imposed by different boroughs, as they try to balance the needs to visitors and local residents, is part of the problem. Should the Mayor of London have more of a role, setting strategic licensing policy and intervening to ensure London can have nightlife that supports its global and capital city roles, while respecting the rights of local residents? #london #licensing #24hourcity #mayoroflondon https://lnkd.in/gp72Vrpf

A recent YouGov survey shows London’s nightlife is still facing huge challenges. Early closures, poor transport options, and shrinking spaces are pushing people home before the night even begins—even though there is still significant demand to stay out. The time to act is now. Without bold ideas and real collaboration, we risk losing the vibrancy that makes London special. At Attis, we’re committed to turning things around and bringing the city’s nightlife back to life. Let’s not wait until it’s too late! #LondonNightlife #NightTimeEconomy #ENTE https://lnkd.in/eCb6aqUp

Selecting the Perfect Venue for Memorable End-of-Life Celebrations ✅ Consider the Size and Amenities Make sure the location can comfortably accommodate your expected number of guests. It should have enough seating and facilities like restrooms. Also, check if it offers any special amenities that might be needed, such as audio-visual equipment for a memorial video or space for a reception. ✅ Think About the Environment Choose a setting that reflects the personality or wishes of the loved one. If they adored nature, an outdoor venue like a garden or park could be perfect. For someone who loved art, consider a local gallery. The environment should resonate with the person's life and passions. ✅ Plan for Convenience Look for a spot that’s easy to get to, with ample parking or nearby public transportation. If you have out-of-town guests, consider proximity to hotels or airports. A convenient location reduces stress for attendees and ensures more people can pay their respects without difficulty. #EndOfLifePlanning #TumbleweedTips #Tumbleweed #TumbleweedPlan #legacyplanning

Reviewing the cities I went to in the last week... ready.... go! Bruges: WOWWW this place is stunning 8.7/10 Pros: - incredible scenery, the entire city looks like it’s out of a movie - elite food (mussels + rabbit went crazy) - gorgeous canals - unique castles + architecture - very walkable - people are SO friendly Cons: - not a ton to do, would run out of activities fast - virtually no nightlife, things don’t stay open late - tons of bugs Overall: highly highly recommend staying a day or two here, wouldn’t need much more. Brussels: food is elite but had a bad experience overall 5.4/10 Pros: - food is so good (frites, seafood, meat, chocolate, pastries, can’t go wrong) - tons of cool castles - I happened to be there on National Belgium day and that was fun Cons: - people were rude (maybe cause it’s the French area? Sorry not sorry) - very little nightlife - bugs were terrible - city is basically a hill so it’s walkable but not fun to walk Overall: food is really really good and Brussels is a central hub to travel out of, otherwise you don’t need to go, very skippable Ghent: score is heavily influenced by the national Ghent festival 7.2/10 Pros: - food is great (sense a theme?) - lots of castles (sense a theme?) - National Ghent festival is INCREDIBLE - people are mostly nice - easily walkable Cons: - not a lot happening there - probably would’ve been bored w/out festival - tons of bugs (sense a theme?) Overall: it’s a cute little city that’s worth a day trip and if you can go during the Ghent festival you 1000% should but otherwise, it’s just fine, wouldn’t spend more than a day. Belgium overall: I’m conflicted, it had BY FAR the best food, the castles and architecture is amazing, but I’m covered in bug bites, and without festivals + National Belgium day, I probably wouldn’t recommend outside of Bruges. So where to next? 👀 Off to Luxembourg 🇱🇺 (whhhaaaaaattt??) Will report back on how it goes. Ps, enjoy this pic from golden hour last night