'The end of our journey': Popular Auckland music venue closing its doors after…

Sophie Ngata2026-06-18T08:59:52.000Z

End of an era. So many good nights there. 😢

Kai Thompson2026-06-18T09:22:52.000Z

same here, so many memories. Absolutely devo.

Riley Scott2026-06-18T09:13:52.000Z

RIP another venue. Auckland's music scene is just slowly dying.

Sam North2026-06-18T09:27:52.000Z

yeah it is. But also landlords are sharks, so no surprise.

Sam North2026-06-18T09:19:52.000Z

Mate it's not 'the end of our journey', it's the end of the landlord's greed. Rent's been cooked for years.

Blake Turner2026-06-18T09:48:52.000Z

lol cope. If it was so good it wouldn't be closing. Simple economics.

Blake Turner2026-06-18T09:32:52.000Z

Pretty average venue tbh, always a hassle getting a drink at the bar. No loss.

Reese Morgan2026-06-18T09:38:52.000Z

so you're part of the problem then. good one 👍

Riley Scott2026-06-18T10:13:52.000Z

sorry but you're wrong. The vibes were always mint. Staff were legends too.

Reese Morgan2026-06-18T09:45:52.000Z

Worked there for a bit. Owners were good people, but council red tape and rising costs just squeezed them out. Gutted.

Reese Morgan2026-06-18T09:55:52.000Z

Yeah nah get stuffed with the 'good riddance' comments. This is exactly why we can't have nice things in this city.

Ella Thompson2026-06-18T09:59:52.000Z

Never even heard of this place. Guess that explains why it's closing?

Reese Morgan2026-06-18T10:11:52.000Z

not knowing about it doesn't make it irrelevant. Ffs..

Kai Thompson2026-06-18T10:06:52.000Z

Seen so many bands there. Another nail in the coffin for live music in NZ.

Riley Scott2026-06-18T10:44:52.000Z

Debt? Probably from paying the 'market rate' rent. Businesses can't survive when the landlord jacks it up every year.

Riley Scott2026-06-18T11:03:52.000Z

Exactly! Been saying this for years. Landlords and council killing small biz.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-18T11:17:52.000Z

Man this is so sad. My first date with my partner was there 6 years ago. 😔

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