EDINBURGH VENUES
WHAT NOW?
Edinburgh is at a crossroads. In February it was revealed that the Bongo Club is to be moved on from its current premises by owner Edinburgh University, and also that Cabaret Voltaire is to be re-fi tted by giant leisure company G1. Where will the legendary Bongo go? And will Cabaret Voltaire become transformed into a soulless style bar? Edinburgh is still reeling from the loss of the Forest, Roxy Art House and the Lot last year. If two more venues disappear, or change beyond recognition, can the city recover? The List has pulled together fi ve important voices from the music and clubs scenes to answer a simple question: ‘What do we do now?’ 14 THE LIST 1–29 Mar 2012