Sadness as club announces closure due to 'business rates and running costs'

THE 5.15 CLUB IN STIRCHLEY IS CLOSING AT THE END OF THE MONTH BIRMINGHAMMAIL.CO.UK 14:52, 02 Jun 2025Updated 21:27, 02 Jun 2025 A live music venue is closing blaming 'business rates and

running costs'. The team behind The 5:15 club in Stirchley, which featured live bands and other entertainment, said they would be shutting at the end of the month due to the economic

climate. The canalside venue, off Lifford Lane, replaced the Roadhouse, which closed in 2017, saying it would "proudly bring live music back to the area." READ MORE: TRAVELLERS

MOVE BACK ON TO POPULAR FAMILY PARK 24 HOURS AFTER CLEAN-UP But The 5:15 Club posted on Facebook on Friday, May 30: "It is with great regret we have to announce The 5:15 Club will be

closing its doors for the final time after the Oasiis (tribute band) gig on Friday, June 27. "The club will continue to open as normal till then but all shows after will be cancelled.

Article continues below GET THE LATEST BIRMINGHAMLIVE NEWS DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX "The current climate of rising costs of running a live music venue and Birmingham City Council's new

business rates bill has made it impossible to sustain our business. "We want to thank all the amazing bands & DJs that have played and supported the club over the last 12 months,

every single one of you have been brilliant ! "Finally we wish to thank every single one of you that bought tickets, drank and danced at our club and helped create some wonderful

memories. "The 5:15 team worked hard to create a fun, safe and comfortable venue and we think our many positive reviews speak for themselves." The statement ended: "Once again

thanks to all of you and lets make some final memories throughout June." Sharon Sale posted in response to the news: "So sorry to hear this but really appreciate that you took the

chance to give us one of the best places to go since the famous outrigger days. "Well done to all involved you’ve worked so hard for the last year. Really sad to see the club

go.xxx" Hayley McRobert said: "Sorry to hear this, after all the hard work you've done. You made it a great venue." Article continues below Loz Rabone wrote: "That’s

really sad to hear. I know how much work went into it and it is a fantastic venue."