A LEGENDARY UK nightclub ranked one of the best in the world is shutting its doors forever in just weeks.
This “vital cultural institution” on Avon Street, Bristol will be closing its doors for the final time in July marking the “end of an era” for the city’s nightlife.
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Motion, an iconic 4000 person capacity nightclub, was once a skate park in the 90s but has since turned into an integral part of the city’s nightlife.
However, much like a number of other music venues across the country, the club has struggled with securing a permanent residence.
In November last year nightclub bosses said they had submitted a “strong, careful thought-out bid” to its landlords but were still uncertain about the club’s future.
A post on the club’s Instagram said: “Our bid makes it crystal clear: Motion isn’t just a nightclub. It’s a vital piece of Bristol’s cultural and economic ecosystem.
“We’ll keep pushing, we’ll keep fighting and we’ll keep working towards a future where Motion – and spaces like it – can thrive,”
But today, to the devastation of many, bosses confirmed that the lease will not be renewed when it expires in July.
In a post on the club’s website, bosses said: “Unfortunately, we’ve recently received confirmation that our lease will not be renewed when it expires in July 2025, placing the future of the venue in serious jeopardy.
“In response, we’ve submitted a bid to purchase the property in an effort to safeguard Motion’s legacy.
“However, as time passes and with no response from the landowners, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the opportunity to stay is slipping away.
Dozens of revellers were left heartbroken at the news, with many jumping online to share their disappointment.
One said: “I’m so angry that this venue couldn’t secure the protection and life it needed. I do look forward to what comes next.”
Another added: “This made me cry. My favourite venue. Met some amazing people & made beautiful memories.”
A third commented: “This is so sad , absolutely loved motion everytime I’ve been there.”
Motion, which opened its doors in 2003, is located in the centre of town beside the River Avon and consists of five indoor spaces.
The main room can hold up to 1,600 people and its smaller room another 600 revellers.
It’s famous for hosting some of the biggest names in music, the nightclub has booked the likes of Jeff Mills, Floating Points, and Chase and Status to name just a few.