Thursday 24-10-2024 - 09:00

Grim Warning from NTIA: Is This the End of UK Clubs? The Last Night Out on 31.12.2029

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has just issued a stark warning: UK Clubs could vanish by 31.12.29. With 37% of clubs gone since March 2020—3 clubs per week— 150 Clubs per year - if this trend continues, we’re facing the Last Night Out before nightclubs disappear from our culture forever.

Clubs are more than venues—they’re cultural landmarks that foster creativity, community, and the heartbeat of our towns and cities across the UK. But also a benchmark of nightlife culture showing the fragility of the sector..

Here’s how you can help:

1. Sign the petition

Sign the petition and encourage your students to do the same (here's the link to share: https://www.change.org/TheLastNightOut).
We’re asking the government to:
* Provide long-term financial support to help nightclubs survive.
* Grant cultural protection for iconic venues, recognising them like galleries or museums.
* Reform policies (like licensing and planning laws) to support the industry.

2. Email your MP

Ask your local MP to represent you in Parliament on this issue.

3. Share on social media

Download the campaign assets and instructions here.
We’d love if you could post twice: `
* First, promoting the petition.
* Second, encouraging people to email their local MP. If you only have time for one post, that’s still greatly appreciated! Please ensure you include the petition link https://www.change.org/TheLastNightOut.

Clubs like Fabric, Ministry of Sound, SubClub and many more are more than venues—they’re cultural landmarks that foster creativity, community, and the heartbeat of our towns and cities across the UK.

The NTIA has launched #TheLastNightOut campaign to fight back, calling for government intervention to save our clubbing scene. Without urgent action, we risk losing a vital part of our identity and cultural economy.

By taking these steps, you’ll help spread awareness and increase pressure for support. Every post and signature matters, so thank you again for your support!

NTIA Team