Another of Edinburgh's live music venues to close

Another one of Edinburgh's live music venues has announced that it is to close.

Studio 24, on the city's Calton Road, announced on social media last night that it will shut its doors for the last time next month.

In a statement, bosses at the venue said: "After 22 years of showing Edinburgh how to party hard without listening to mainstream drivel, run independently by our studio 24 family, it's unfortunately time for Studio 24 to call it a day. We'll be closing in June!

"For years we've fought the good fight, giving a place for lovers of underground music somewhere where they feel safe in a friendly environment surrounded by staff who genuinely care about the music playing, the atmosphere and making sure the customers feel the same love.

"We are gutted that we have had to come to this decision but with years of investing thousands upon thousands in soundproofing/ legal fees in order to stay open, alongside complaining neighbours/ harsh council enforced sound restrictions, we feel that these problems will not leave us, with recently more complaints received from our neighbours and no real support from license standards officers. Having recently been told told that another license hearing could be looming, therefore threatening our ability to stay open to the public.

"We feel that it's better to jump than be pushed, and perhaps us leaving the entertainment circuit in Edinburgh might make the powers that be realise that a shake-up of how a capital city's music scene should be supported. Calton Road once pulsed with music – from The Venue, to The Bongo on New Street to Studio 24. This part of the Old Town is almost silenced now. It’s the heart of the city, but the beat has been silenced. We can understand the reasons why."

The announcement comes after similar moves by other venues in Edinburgh such as Electric Circus, the Picture House and Citrus Club.