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Beloved Cork venue The Pavilion has announced it is closing down

Fans and musicians have been expressing their disappointment at the news.

Jul 21st 2014, 12:48 PM 4,891 Views 2 Comments

Franz Ferdinand playing at The Pavilion in 2012 Source: The Pavilion/Facebook

THE PAVILION MUSIC venue in Cork has announced that it is shutting down.

In posts on its Twitter and Facebook pages, the much-loved bar and nightclub – a fixture on Cork’s nightlife scene for several years – said it would be closing its doors as of today.

Thanks for all the good times. To our brilliant staff, all the bands, djs and of course you. We know you loved the place as much as we did!
— The Good Room (@TheGoodRoomCork) July 21, 2014

Source: The Pavilion/Twitter

Sadly we are closed as of now. We did our very best. Thanks again
— The Good Room (@TheGoodRoomCork) July 21, 2014

Source: The Pavilion/Twitter

Calls to The Pavilion bar and office lines this morning were not answered.

The venue was known for hosting young Irish bands and DJs, as well as bigger names. Kanye West famously made a surprise appearance there in 2009.

The news sparked an immediate reaction on social media, with fans, musicians and other venues expressing their disappointment at the closure.

We are beyond gutted. Our home in Cork is gone. Thank you so much @ThePavilion for being incredibly supportive of us and creativity in Cork
— Brendan Canty (@feelgoodlost) July 21, 2014

Source: Feel Good Lost/Twitter

Ugh. Utterly miserable at hearing @ThePavilion has had to shut it's doors. The place blew our minds every time. A truly special venue :-(
— LE GALAXIE (@LeGalaxie) July 21, 2014

Source: Le Galaxie/Twitter

Source: Facebook

So, so sad to hear @thepavilion is closed! :( Had so many amazing nights there. Sorry for all the great staff. Thanks for the memories.
— Aoife Barry (@sweetoblivion26) July 21, 2014

Source: Aoife Barry/Twitter

Source: Facebook

Hard to put it into words what I'm feeling today.
Devastated but very proud to have been part of it all @ThePavilion
— jimxcomet (@jimxcomet) July 21, 2014

Source: jimxcomet/Twitter

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Beloved Cork venue The Pavilion has announced it is closing down

Fans and musicians have been expressing their disappointment at the news.