
The Astoria in London, which closed in 2009. Across western cities, small music venues are going out of business. Photograph: Dosfotos/PYMCA/Rex Shutterstock
Across western cities, small music venues are going out of business. Small music clubs aren’t just incubators for bands – they play a vital role in a healthy urban ecosystem. What will happen if they all get turned into flats?Music in your city: share photos and stories
Source: The slow death of music venues in cities | Cities | The Guardian