So Red Ken has finally put the kaboosh on the mighty Astoria. One of London's greatest rock n roll venues. Plans have now been confirmed for new building and transport development in the area. I guess due to the often congested Tottenham Court Road Tube Station.
Despite the submission of a 35,000 strong petition Ken says "There are some instances where that just physically isn't possible. The construction of (new underground railway line) Crossrail means that the Astoria can't be saved."
He also added that the Astoria will be replaced with a new venue designed as part of the nearby Tottenham Court Road development, adding: "We're basically putting in a vast train station but the developers that have actually drawn up the scheme for the area are replacing it (the Astoria) with a larger live music venue."
Livingston also revealed he is now plotting a 'live music strategy' in order to protect landmark venues in the city after other venues such as Hammersmith Palais and The Spitz have been forced to close their doors in recent months, reports BBC 6 Music.
Too little too late? I think so. You can't shut down these three classic venues and then say...oh but I'll stop any more coming down! People you can't trust this man. Please, please show your disgust when it comes to the London Mayoral elections. This arrogant man has to go!
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Im looking forward to seeing a new shopping complex, I hope it has all other generic stores that are found everywhere in london such as Next, M&S, Gap, Accesorize, i mean we dont have enough of them, who needs a music venue? Anyway they will be building a new venue, i bet it will be called carlling academy and be total utter shite.
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