Legendary Glasgow nightclub The Shed set to close

Infamous Glasgow night club The Shed has confirmed it is to shut its doors after 26 years in business.

Described as "loud, brash and decadent", it opened in Shawlands in 1998.

Clyde 1's George Bowie and Garry Spence have graced its stages over the years.

Michele Pagliocca has called it "more than just a night club" and says the decision to close the Langside Avenue venue "incredibly difficult".

A statement from The Shed said: "It’s been 26 years since The Shed first opened in Shawlands. Since then, we’ve welcomed generations of Glaswegians through our doors. Some of you met your life partners here - others broke up with them. A few of you were barred (and still are), thousands went home without their black, leather, New Look jacket - size 10.

"Our biggest achievement will always be the army of Shed Babies that wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for this institution, so believe us when we say, this is difficult message to write.

"After many sleepless nights (you think we’d be used to it by now) we’ve made the difficult decision to close the Shed Nightclub

"The iconic building, like its custodians, has aged and hospitality demands constant innovation, energy and support to keep going. It is no secret that this industry is struggling. A recent study suggests that, at its current rate, the UK may have no nightclubs by 2030.

"So, as we take a step back we hope to find the next generation to flourish at this Southside institution in some form, but it won’t be a nightclub.

"This place has meant so much to so many over the years, not least our amazing staff, who have contributed so much, thank you to everyone! Please share your memories, pictures of your Shed Babies, and the people you met below in the comments section so we can share the good times together.

"As we approach ‘Armasheddon’ we would like to go out on a high. This Monday we will release tickets to the fortnight of events that will mark the end of an era. We hope you can all join us to say your goodbyes and make some final memories with your pals.

"See you all on the dancefloor soon."

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