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The End of an Era

Message found on the website of Half Moon Putney
This is an update on the situation of The Halfmoon facing closure by 31st January 
(see original statement below).

There has been overwhelming support from the public, the press, the music industry, our local MP, Wandsworth Council, The Musicians Union and even a few celebrities, all shocked that a successful live music venue with over 50 years of legendary music heritage may be forced to close it's doors to make way for a gastro pub.
While the future of the Halfmoon remaining as a music venue is by no means secure, we are confident that the ultimate decision-makers have been unable to ignore the strength of feeling towards the Halfmoon's closure.
The current management have always maintained that even though they accept they may have to leave, all they want (like everybody else) is for the Halfmoon to continue as a live music venue. Despite this, our brewery Youngs have remained quiet about the future of the Halfmoon after the 31st January. It is also important to reflect, that the troubles the Halfmoon have faced financially are not because of low turnout of gigs. Ordinary pub custom is down but music custom is down only very slightly. Rising rents, alcohol duty, wholesale beer prices and the recession are the reasons for the Halfmoon dilemma, not a downturn in live music. Since we announced the closure, the venue has continued to thrive with a number of sell-out nights and a forthcoming programme of music right up to the end of January which is both diverse and popular.

The Halfmoon is not a failing music venue, it is a success, and this popularity and success would undoubtedly continue if the building were to remain what it has always been - a music pub. More..

Band Quest 2010 IS The South East's most comprehensive set of opportunities for alternative music acts. A Free to Enter*, multi-faceted promotional platform which includes opportunities such as Live Recordings and Filming of live events for DVD production within a Battle of the Bands-esque format, 6 Finals where at least every finalist wins a prize valued at £100 upward, with up to 60 PRIZES, worth over £20K and extended high profile industry showcases with top acts. Your music could feature on an exciting brand new set of triple Promotional CD compilations going to industry addresses. You will appear in a full colour program covering all Band Quest acts and supporters. This platform also offers reduced studio costs, festival slots, local discounts, money saving merchandise deals and more.... so what you waiting for? You just can't lose?

Follow the steps on the 'About' page on http/www.bandquestuk.com/ this is a gigging and promotional campaign like no other!
http://www.kentgigs.com is delighted to be involved again as one of the sponsors for 2010

Supports already include:

Bloodstock Metal Festival, Songstall.com, Analogue Barn, Bexley Festival, R.E.M., Banana Road Studios, Monster Energy Drink, Terrorizer, Orange n Blue Music, Dartford Borough Council, Red Lion, Roadrunners Records UK, Audium Studios, Whatevernext Records, Celeb Time Promotions, Darkstore, Whatever Next Records, Earache Records, Kerrang, Marshall Amps, Kentgigs.com, Public-I, Amstore, Dead at the Controls, Engineer Records, The Noise Cartel, The New Bull n Vic Club, Unified Sounds, 4DJS of The Apocalypse, KRC Print, Escape Route Studios, T&G Print, Biocom Graphics

This 2010 platform is looking to cover the following ground:

* A deposit is required to ensure a place which is fully returnable at the end of the duration of the events undertaken in the battle of the bands period.