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Islander · Mini-Neepster Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 11

Don't know if you have heard that the Lemon Tree has gone into voluntary liquidation as of now. It is shut, all performances cancelled and the staff all out of a job.

Now this doesn't affect me directly anymore as I'm no longer in striking distance of the venue but I think it's a real loss to Aberdeen, the groups who used it and for the arts scene in general.

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Ina · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

Only been there once - but that sounds really sad. I always admired the programme they had from afar...
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pete_inthehills · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

yeah, I saw this on the web, ironically my copy of the lemon tree booklet appeared today. I'll really miss it. I saw some ace bands there and now there isn't a middle venue between moshulu, tunnels and the music hall.

we'll probably get even less bands now.

Perhaps this is why NMA moved and why the band I'm seeing tonight is at moshulu when last year it was at the lemon tree.

sad really.

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Smooth Hound · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject:

prbably why they didnt rebate the 2 pound 50 booking charge they charged pictish :x

wildgarlic · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

What a shame - I've many fond memories of The Lemon Tree.

Is there any kind of petition to get it opened again?
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lor138 · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

Smooth Hound · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject:

PPG here - what a shock - I thought it was partly subsidised by the Council. I remember when it was St Kays - an unemployed worker's centre, welfare rights service, practice rooms & gig venue.

Yeah, who are you going to see tonight, Pete

Sassinak · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject:

My friends son has worked there for quite a few years now. Luckily he is away down under for a couple of months at the moment so is not directly involved.
It doesn't affect me directly, but it will be a sad loss to the area as I've seen many good bands advertised there
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pete_inthehills · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject:

Islander · Mini-Neepster Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 11