Kings, a popular club in Dundee, has permanently closed its doors after announcing the news via Instagram. In a slightly melancholic post, the venue thanked everyone who had supported it over the past five years, including its staff, DJs and crew, as well as its regulars. While not explicitly mentioning any reasons for its closure, it did credit them to the ‘forces of WaCk in Small Town Clubland.’
Kings had been a fixture in Dundee’s nightlife community, and its sudden closure is likely to be felt by many of its patrons and staff members. The post on Instagram received a number of comments from regulars who expressed their sadness at the news and their disappointment at the loss of a popular venue.
The closure of Kings is part of a broader trend affecting nightclubs and music venues across the UK. Music Venue Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the country’s live music scene, recently acquired The Ferret, a struggling music venue in Preston. The Trust hopes to use the acquisition as a means of supporting struggling venues across the country and aiding them in their recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
While Kings’ closure is undoubtedly a loss for Dundee’s nightlife community, the hope is that other venues will be able to fill the gap left behind and continue to provide a space for music fans to come together and enjoy live performances. Despite the challenges facing the industry, there remain many venues that are continuing to operate and putting on events, and the hope is that this spirit of resilience will ensure the survival of the music scene for years to come
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