A music venue group is on the acquisition trail.
Electric Group is looking for new city centre sites in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, Leicester, Cardiff, Southampton and Brighton as well as further premises in London.
The business currently owns and runs the Electric Brixton, in south London, and SWX, in Nelson Street, Bristol.
A further site is due to open in Newcastle in 2021.
Electric Group was formed in 2013 as a joint venture between its chief executive Dominic Madden, and Jake Lewis of the Lewis Family, who own River Island among other business interests.
It has brought in specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co, to acquire the new sites to host live music and events.
Suitable properties could include nightclubs, theatres, performance venues, bingo halls, cinemas, churches as well as existing live music venues.
They would need to have at least 18,000-20,000 sq ft of floor area and space for around 1,200 people for live performances and around 2,000 overall.
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Both freehold and leasehold properties would be considered.
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Electric Group co-founder Dominic Madden said: “Very little can compare to the thrill of a live gig and with our extensive experience in the music and entertainment business and with sound financial backing from the Lewis family, we are committed to growing our business around the 海角视频 in key city centres.
“We want to be in locations that have a thriving music scene as well as a ‘going out’ culture.”
Jon Patrick, head of leisure and development at Christie & Co is leading the acquisition drive.
He said: “We are delighted to be assisting Electric Group with their business development plans and have seen considerable growth in live music and merchandising over the last decade as audiences have changed the way in which they access music.
“They are looking increasingly for immersive and ‘one of a kind’ opportunities, looking to hear their favourite and up and coming bands and artists in more accessible venues, before they hit the arena tour schedules - this shift presents a fantastic opportunity for Electric Group in the market.”