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Sub Club Under Threat

The Sub Club has a global reputation and has been a stalwart of Glasgow’s electronic music scene for the past 25 years.

Published: 29 October 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
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A stalwart of Glasgow’s electronic music scene for the past 25 years. Photo credit: Shutterstock

The club has been under threat from a planning application from JD Wetherspoon to build a hotel and beer garden next adjacent to the club, raising concerns that the legendary club could come under fire from noise complaint issues should the development go ahead.

This will be one of the first instances where the newly legislated ‘Agent of Change’ principal should come into play in Scotland.

The MU has written to formally oppose the application.

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The MU Returns to Great Escape Festival 2024

As part of our work with the Council of Music Makers, the MU will be taking part in various panel events during the festival’s industry conference, which is being held 15 - 18 May in Brighton. Some of our Officers will also be available for one-to-ones for any members attending.

Published: 23 April 2024

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