It is with some relief that I can now update my posting dated 24 November 2012 in which I reported on the possible closure of Newcastle City Hall. A petition against the proposal to close this iconic venue was raised by the North East Music History Society and they obtained about 11,000 signatures resulting in an announcement that the venue is not to close after all.
The leaders of Newcastle City Council are now in talks with the management at Newcastle Theatre Royal (another fine, historic building) with the intention of allowing the theatre management to take over the running of the City Hall.
While the future of the City Hall is not yet assured, at least we know it has been given a stay of execution and with further support can surely continue to provide the north east of England with a number of fine cultural events for many years to come.
Well done to all the wonderful people who have worked so hard to secure this result.
Now it's on with the show!
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