A VACANT town centre shop is set to be transformed into a new live music and comedy club.
The empty unit on Basildon’s East Walk, next to the newly opened Sushi Co, will offer a space for residents and visitors to “hang out, enjoy live music, listen to local bands and have a laugh together”.
According to Gavin Callaghan, Labour leader of Basildon Council, the South Essex Live Lounge and Comedy Club is the latest sign of regeneration in the town centre.
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“Following the success of the Vue Cinema, Orleto Lounge and Wetherspoons, there’s more exciting news coming for our town centre,” he said.
“In one of the vacant retail units next to Sushi Co, we’ll soon be launching The South Essex Live Lounge and Comedy Club, a brand new space for people to hang out, enjoy live music, listen to local bands and have a laugh together.
“We’re all working hard to keep the regeneration of our town centre moving.
“Step by step, brick by brick, we’re bringing Basildon back.”
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Mr Callaghan has said the venue will offer live music, comedy nights, open mic sessions and “a relaxed space to meet up with friends”.
Just last week, The Sushi Co and Smashio burgers opened in a shared space on East Walk to droves of hungry customers.
The opening followed the launch of the town’s new nearby Wetherspoon pub, the King of Essex, last month.
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