Apologies for the lack of titles, for some reason blogger is not allowing me to write them.

I just wanted to have a little rant about the death of live music in WA as a direct result of money-hungry corporations.

Having been to the Hyde Park Hotel on many occasions and having seen many good bands there (and some terrible bands, mind you), I was a little concerned when Woolworths (under the guise of Australian Liquor Hospitality) bought the Hydey. It's been a stalwart of the Perth local music scene for many years now, and there was some concern that the live music held there on a weekly basis may stop.

Turns out those concerns were completely justified.

ALH management released a statement this week saying live amplified music at the Hyde Park Hotel would stop soon, citing complaints from nearby residents.
Wow, now there's an original excuse to hide behind. Haven't heard that one before.

The worst part is, the cynical journo in me knows that no amount of community protests will stop this from happening. Look what happened to the Grosvenor...

People, if we are to encourage inner city, high density living we need to notify potential buyers if there is a live music venue nearby. People who buy property in such areas, move in and THEN complain about the hotels are destroying Perth's live music scene, one venue at a time. It's on your heads.