03/04/2023
We are extremely saddened to announce the closure of The Arches.
We first opened the Arches as a post-covid, three month pop up venture to help original musicians get back into the gigging circuit after noticing a distinct lack of venues for them to play off the back of the pandemic.
However, 18 months further down the line we have continued the project, having hundreds of artists play and be fairly paid, alongside becoming a social hub for music lovers alike.
Unfortunately, it has come to a point where the running of the venue is impacting other aspects of our lives and our other businesses, leaving us no option than to give up our passion project in order to concentrate on other things.
We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at The Arches and we have met some wonderful people who will be our friends for life.
We would like to thank everyone who has ever visited us, anybody that has ever played here, everyone who has chipped in and helped out, and anyone who ever bought us a beer.
We would also like to thank our brother Richie, who was there at the very very start and was a huge part of the vision.
Itβs not quite over yet, we will still be showing the mighty black and whites batter West Ham on Wednesday night and we will of course be open for our Bezβs bank holiday event (who better to sign off with than the legend Bez eh?)
We know you love your live music, so donβt fret, all of the Arches live schedule will be moved to our sister venue Alfie & Finβs next door, who have just installed an incredible new sound system to once more improve on the already brilliant live vibe of the Arches.
Over the next few weeks we will be working closely with the landlord to ensure that a suitable tenant will take over the premises, must preferably a food operator, helping further expand the already superb offerings of the Green Ginger Arcade.
Itβs been a mad old time and weβve loved every second.
We can chill out a bit now π.
Thank you once again for all your support.
Keep supporting live music.
John & Kris
The Arches - Music. Creativity. Art.