After a twenty year history of providing Leeds with a stage for both established and up-and-coming acts, The Cockpit has today announced its permanent closure.
“After 20 great years as an integral pillar of the Leeds music scene we have decided that it is no longer viable to deliver you the level of service you deserve with the building in it’s current condition,” the venue posted on their official website earlier today.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you who came to watch your favourite bands, danced, stage dived, crowd surfed, found your life partner and gave the Cockpit its reputation as one of the best live music venues in the UK.”
“Futuresound Events will continue to book and promote all of your favourite artists in venues around Leeds & further afield and will have a new venue in place for 2015.”
On a more positive note, alongside the announcement of the closure, Slam Dunk have announced the opening of a new venue in the city.
“Slam Dunk have some exciting news,” the statement on the website continues. “They will be opening a new live music venue bringing you the best in rock, pop punk and metal. The Key Club will be located on Merrion Street in the City Centre and is scheduled to open Saturday 20th September. Both Slam Dunk (Tuesday) and the Garage (Saturday) club nights will move to The Key Club and will take place every week.”
For more information on future developments, follow Futuresound Events on Facebook and Twitter, and Slam Dunk on Facebook and Twitter.