Nightclub

Still opportunity in late night - Breakthrough Bars

16-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

With the late-night sector undergoing some serious challenges, one company is still aiming for success and predicting great opportunities in the market.

'Youth culture is lost’

04-Oct-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Britain has lost 30% of nightclubs since Covid, and the ex-owner of the UK’s longest running club has argued that Gen Z need to spark a cultural shift to revolutionise nightlife.

Late-night sector 'hardest hit' during pandemic

04-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A former nightclub owner has called on the Government to recognise the importance of the late-night sector before it’s too late.

1 in 5 nightclubs close over past three years

02-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to recognise the “important part” nightclubs play on the nations well-being and protect late night businesses before it’s too late.

Rekom UK CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ for post-Plan B trade

20-Jan-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Despite a rocky festive trading period, Rekom UK chief executive Peter Marks was “excited” for a future free from Plan B restrictions, and said young people should be celebrated for their responsibility.

The MA's Review of the Week

'The least Mad Friday we've had for years...'

17-Dec-2021 By Ed Bedington

With Christmas looming, The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington caught up with Revolution Bars CEO Rob Pitcher to get his take on the headlines of the week, from the lack of support from Rishi, through to the "over-reaction" in Wales which...

Covid passports and chocolate fireguards - a study in stupidity

15-Dec-2021 By Ed Bedington

And so, the divisive Covid passports come into effect today for nightclubs and large gatherings across England.

Covid Passes for nightclubs come into force today

15-Dec-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Proof of vaccine status or a negative lateral flow test is in place today (Wednesday 15 December) after MPs voted in favour of the move last night (Tuesday 14 December).

What is the guidance for Covid passes in nightclubs?

14-Dec-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

With NHS Covid-19 Passes set to become mandatory for entry for venues including nightclubs from tomorrow (subject to a parliamentary vote later today – Tuesday 14 December), The Morning Advertiser has taken a look at the guidance for these businesses.

Sector once again scapegoated

09-Dec-2021 By Ed Bedington

So with the whiff of scandal in the air the Government lurches into distraction - sorry I mean action - to announce the launch of Plan B.

Mandatory Covid passes for clubs ‘devastating’

08-Dec-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s announcement that vaccine passports will be mandatory for nightclub entry has been labelled “devastating” for the sector.

Scottish vaccine passport scheme introduction ‘unmitigated disaster’

25-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The first weekend of Covid-status certification for nightclubs in Scotland has been slammed by one hospitality trade body.

Night-time trade body calls for drink spiking inquiry

21-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Home Office to launch an inquiry into drink spiking.

16 licensed venues closed per day from July to September

13-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A total of 980 licensed premises were lost in the period from restrictions being fully lifted in July to September this year, new data has revealed.

Mandatory Covid passes to be introduced in Welsh nightclubs

06-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Welsh parliament voted for compulsory vaccine passports for nightclubs and large sporting events by 28 votes to 27.

NTIA in Scotland reacts to Covid passport 'shambles'

05-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Scottish consumers were left frustrated by the “chaos and confusion” of the Government’s vaccine passport rollout last Friday, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

'Couldn't be more welcome' nightclub bosses delighted with passport scrap

13-Sep-2021 By Ed Bedington

“What a relief” is the reaction from the UK nightclub bosses to the news the Government has announced a U-turn on its decision to enforce Covid passports on the sector.

UKH calls for Scottish Government to speak with hospitality leaders about vaccine certification

02-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

UKHospitality has called on Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to engage with the sector over plans for vaccine certification.

Gov’s plans to press on with vaccine passports for clubs ‘will cause enormous disruption’

01-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government will continue with its plans to enforce vaccine passports for nightclubs has resulted in figures from the sector warning about the impact this will have on the industry.

NTIA predicts ‘perfect storm’ a month on from ‘Freedom Day’

23-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has outlined how the Government's plans to introduce mandatory Covid passports will impact the late-night sector.

Coronavirus recovery: Rekom UK sees 'record trading'

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Rekom UK, the 42-strong nightclub operator, has revealed a surge in people returning to nightclubs with trading currently 150% up on its 2019 figures.

‘Our job is to put the party back into people’s lives’

22-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Stonegate Group’s operations director for its late-night division has said venues still have a responsibility to reduce the spread of Covid, as the sector is finally freed of legal restrictions.

Almost three quarters of Brits support vaccine passports in clubs

22-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 71% of UK adults are in favour of having to prove vaccination status for club entry, a new poll has revealed.

No clarity for pubs on vaccine entry requirements

21-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Bosses have been left in the dark about the possibility of the Government introducing vaccine conditions for pubs and bars in the autumn.

Gov ‘open to talking to operators wanting to use vaccine passports’

19-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government is happy to discuss the practicalities around using Covid-status certification upon entry into venues, The Morning Advertiser (MA) understands.

Security staff shortages 'accident waiting to happen'

16-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A shortage of door staff runs the risk of endangering revellers on their first night out in over a year when clubs reopen, according to night-time economy bosses.

Young people eager for clubbing return with 20% planning 'ASAP'

13-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Almost all young Brits (94.3%) plan to visit late-night venues once restrictions are completely lifted and nightclubs allowed to reopen, a survey has revealed.

PM encourages clubs to use Covid passports as 19 July confirmed

12-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged caution as he confirmed the final easing of lockdown restrictions this month (July).

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘I’d love to see the media brought into the Covid-19 public inquiry’

09-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rekom UK’s Peter Marks to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

10 coronavirus cases linked to clubbing pilots

25-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Nightlife bosses have said the sector has been “marginalised” after a long awaited Government report found just 10 coronavirus cases associated with clubbing pilots.

Treasury remains tight-lipped on furlough flexibility

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Treasury has been reticent to confirm whether it is considering excluding some businesses from the upcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Sacha Lord threatens legal action over 19 July delay

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A coalition of more than 45 hospitality and events bosses have written to the Prime Minister threatening legal action if 19 July’s reopening is pushed back.

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Four week unlocking delay 'hard to stomach'

14-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The lifting of lockdown rules has been delayed for up to four weeks as the Prime Minister urged the public to "wait a little longer" until Monday 19 July.

Roadmap delay ‘will force 1 in 4 night-time businesses to close for good’

14-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Following reports in the national media that the Government is expected to announce a four week delay to releasing all restrictions, one in four businesses in the night-time sector have stated they will not survive longer than a month without further...

Freedom day 'set to be delayed until 19 July'

14-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Prime Minister is expected to announce a delay of up to four weeks to the final unlocking step at a press conference tonight (Monday 14 June).

Public should be ‘reassured’ by vaccine data

08-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Health secretary Matt Hancock has reiterated it is “too early” to make any certain statements regarding the lockdown easing step on Monday 21 June.

Vaccine passport plans 'killed off'

03-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Government plans to legally enforce ‘vaccine passports’ for large events have reportedly been dropped to the delight of night life bosses.

Door security shortages 'could risk public health'

26-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The recovery of nightclubs will be threatened by a shortage of door security staff unless the Government intervenes, bosses have warned.

Just 15 Covid positive in event pilots

24-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Just 0.03% of participants in the Government's series of large event pilots tested positive for coronavirus in the process, according to initial reports.

Nightclubs face 'cliff edge' unless Government intervenes in rent crisis

14-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has been urged to tackle the £2.5bn rent crisis hitting nightlife operators by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Club pilots will challenge 'misconceptions' about sector

29-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Late night sector event pilots will help prove that large participation events can return safely, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has said.

Night-time economy ‘at risk of becoming extinct’

18-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Businesses operating in the late-night sector are facing the possibility of becoming extinct, research has highlighted.

Government ‘finally’ acknowledges nightclubs with rapid testing suggestion

16-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson “finally” mentioned nightclubs during a press briefing, suggesting the use of lateral flow testing could be used when the venues can reopen.

Deltic bought out of administration by Nordic group Rekom UK

18-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator Deltic has been taken over by nightlife group Rekom UK for an undisclosed sum, bringing 42 of the group's 52 bar and club sites out of administration.

Deltic warns landlords firm will collapse without sale

20-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator Deltic Group has warned its landlords it could collapse if a sale isn’t agreed soon, reports have stated.

G-A-Y curfew challenge hearing set for next month

17-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

A hearing for the judicial review against the Government’s 10pm curfew from nightclub G-A-Y has been slated for 3 December.

Deltic Group 'put up for sale'

02-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator Deltic Group has launched a merger and acquisition process in a bid to help its future, The Morning Advertiser understands.

G-A-Y curfew challenge refused by courts

29-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

G-A-Y’s judicial review proceedings, challenging the Government’s 10pm curfew, have been refused by the courts.

G-A-Y owner launches legal challenge against 10pm curfew

05-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Owner and CEO of nightclub business G-A-Y Jeremy Joseph has launched a legal challenge to the Government’s 10pm national curfew on hospitality venues.

Deltic to axe more than 400 jobs in redundancy consultation

07-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator The Deltic Group is set to slash 402 jobs in a redundancy consultation across its estate after a prolonged period of closure with no reopening date announced yet, reports have stated.