the end for the London Astoria?

One of London's most popular venues, The Astoria, could be forced to close. The 2000 capacity music venue may be faced with a compulsory purchase order that would lead to the Astoria being permenantly shut down.

Although plans have not yet been finalised the Astoria may have to make way for the new £10 billion Crossrail project which will connect west and east London via the West End.

The Astoria, which began life as a pickle factory, is a popular venue to both artists and gig goers alike and has played host to acts including U2, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Radiohead and Blur. It also hosts the London's largest gay club G-A-Y.

The promoter and organiser of G-A-Y Jeremy Joseph has filed a petition against a proposed law for the Crossrail link that would result in the Astoria being compulsary purchased. He emphasised that G-A-Y is a community, not just a club. It has an iconic status in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual community and has been actively involved with several political campaigns and laws against discrimination.

Joseph also stresses that G-A-Y cannot move. There is no other venue that has the type of layout that will provide both live shows and a club night where 2000 people can view a stage.

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