LIQUIDATORS APPOINTED TO THE BROOK
Antony Fanshawe, of the leading specialist insolvency and reconstruction firm, Fanshawe Lofts has been appointed as liquidator to The Brook, one of Southampton’s premier live music locations.
The Brook is a long established business owned by a partnership between Richard Davey and Bryn Lewis. It has proved a highly popular music venue attracting literally tens of thousands of visitors every year from across the South with international, national, and regional artists from a broad range of music genres from blues, r’n’b and indie to tribute, funk and jazz.
Antony Fanshawe said “The Brook management are clearly devastated at finding themselves in this position and are extremely concerned about letting people down. I am delighted that they are co-operating fully with my team and jointly we hope we can reach a positive conclusion.”
It doesn't seem clear from the accompanying article on the Daily Echo website how the venue got itself into this situation but problems with the landlord of the property may have played a part (as could, possibly, the recent refurbishment and expansion of the building).
Either way it'd be a real shame if the doors closed for good; The Brook is a fine venue with its own distinctive feel, it attracts acts that might not visit alternative venues locally and people will travel the distance to see them there. Fingers crossed they find a solution, in the meantime the venue is still open and gigs booked for this weekend at least will be going ahead; for gigs after that it's advisable to check the venue's website.
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