Finchley's Fiddler's Elbow Pub Sold for £1.75m
Historic music venue to be refurbished into a multimedia hub while retaining live performances.
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The Fiddler's Elbow, a well-known music venue located on Malden Road in Finchley, has been sold for £1.75 million. The sale follows the decision of longstanding owners Dan Maiden and Nancy Wild to retire. The pub, which has a history of hosting notable bands, will be refurbished and transformed into a multimedia hub for emerging artists.
Future Plans for the Venue
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Quiet Revolt Media Group has entered into a partnership with the pub's owners to ensure the venue's legacy continues. The refurbishment, scheduled for next year, will include the addition of a recording studio. The Fiddler's Elbow will maintain its function as a live music venue and pub, serving as a base for Quiet Revolt's music discovery platform. This initiative aims to support artists by providing both stage time and digital exposure through various platforms.
Dan Maiden, who has managed the venue since 2009, expressed his honour in working with numerous artists and the community. He stated that the partnership with Quiet Revolt Media Group ensures the venue's legacy will endure. He also confirmed that he and co-owner Nancy Wild will remain involved in the venue's next phase.
Over the years, The Fiddler's Elbow has provided a platform for a wide range of musicians. Bands such as The Pogues and The Damned have performed at the venue, which has been a significant part of London's live music scene, particularly for unsigned artists.
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+How much was The Fiddler's Elbow sold for?
The Fiddler's Elbow pub was put on the market for £1.75 million. This sale has now been completed through a partnership deal with Quiet Revolt Media Group.
+What will happen to The Fiddler's Elbow?
The pub will be refurbished next year and transformed into a multimedia hub for emerging talent. It will continue to operate as a live music venue and pub.
+Who is behind the refurbishment of The Fiddler's Elbow?
Quiet Revolt Media Group has partnered with the pub's owners to fund and manage the refurbishment. The original owners, Dan Maiden and Nancy Wild, will remain involved.
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