The future of Leeds' nightlife is under threat as two longstanding clubs in the city's Freedom Quarter have entered administration.
Milner Boardman and Partners confirmed today (Tuesday) that Viaduct Showbar and Fibre, both located in on Lower Briggate in Leeds city centre, went into administration on July 31.
The firm that deals with insolvency was appointed as the venues new administrators. The deal also includes Club Mission, which went into administration on the same day following claims coronavirus "crippled" the nightlife industry.
The three clubs are all owned by Leeds self-made businessman Terry George.
A crowdfunding campaign had been set up in a bid to save Mission and Tunnel, formerly known as Mission 2, but it has since been removed.
UPDATE: Viaduct Showbar and Fibre rescued from administration and 102 jobs saved
The fundraising post read: “Club Mission and Tunnel are a massive part of the Leeds city nightlife. Tunnel Leeds (formerly Mission 2) is an even bigger part of the LGBT+ history in Leeds , as the only gay club in the area, a safe space to celebrate queer culture for locals and students.
“Coronavirus has hit a lot of businesses hard, but the nightclub industry has been crippled more than most. Mission and Tunnel have gone into administration and without this fundraising, it will likely face the permanent closure that has been announced.”
