coronavirus pandemic.A company statement said the venue, which has been giving live opportunities to innumerable local acts for almost 30 years, is closing its doors because COVID-19 has made it financially impossible to reopen.Rich in musical history, the Zanzibar Club played a huge part in the early 00s Scousedelia scene that featured bands such as The Coral and The Zutons.The venue’s importance was brought to the fore in 2018 with the sad passing of founder Tony Butler.
A number of stars paid tribute to Butler and to the man who had made the club a vital springboard for many careers.Scott Burgess, Zanzibar’s Club director, said in a statement: “Covid-19 has been a massive kick in the teeth for everyone.