Most people here have to got to be familiar with the club Studio 24 who over the years have been holding gigs for bands both touring and local as well as being the home to many nightclubs. The Mission, Dogma, DKY, Dust.. at some point in your life if you go out in Edinburgh you've probably been the Studio 24.
Well not for long if the current news is anything to go by Studio 24 will be closing their doors for the last time after pressure from local residents. You can read the official story
here (you have to be registered).
To read the article and discussion about it without having to register just goto the alt_edinburgh livejournal community
here
We have to unite and do something about this! The loss of Studio 24 is a major blow to alternative culture in Edinburgh. The Mission and Dogma lose their homes as well as many a gig promoter losing a great and supportive venue for example Zealous and Cold Dead Hands to name just 2.
So how can you help?
Write to your mp of course! Tell them you are unhappy with the situation, but please remember to keep it polite we don't want to live up to the stereotypes the media seems to be so quick to give us.
You can write to your mp
here
And
savestudio24.com will be up very soon with more information about what's going on and how you can help.
We've got to fight this!