Terrible news people...

I recieved this email today from The Point in Cardiff bay, my favourite Cardiff venue by far (The Barfly is a nasty little hole, it just gets good bands!):

"It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of the venue today. On 27th February 2009 the Director of the Point Cardiff Bay Limited signed the appropriate notices to call a meeting of creditors pursuant to S98 Insolvency Act 1986.

A number of factors have contributed to this situation. Many of you will be aware that during 2008 we began receiving noise complaints from one or two neighbours that had moved into the new apartments that have been built next to the venue. After some difficult negotiations with the Cardiff City Council we undertook a huge amount of work to soundproof the venue in an attempt to secure its future. While that has largely been successful, the burden of the debt that we took on, together with greater restrictions in our banking facilities and more difficult trading conditions in the last few months, as well as the loss of revenue whilst the refurbishment works were undertaken, has meant we are unable to meet our current liabilities and have been left with no option but to seek voluntary liquidation.

Many people have put their heart and soul in turning the Point into the magical venue that it is and we have received huge and loyal support over the years from fans and bands alike. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for that support. It is a very sad day for us and for the live music scene in Cardiff."

I hate it when things like this happen. It's a sad day, I just hope someone else can do something similar with the venue some time in the future.

Oh, and yes, this means that, until further notice, The Bluetones with Misty's Big Adventure gig wont be getting a review - I can't afford to travel for a gig featuring two bands I've seen twice in the last year or so! I'm glad I didn't pre-book my tickets, as I wouldn't have used my credit card, and would have probably lost the money!