"Founded by Suja Luna Khaled in 2004, Luna became a hub for grassroots music, hosting hundreds of gigs a year. After Khaled passed away in 2021, new management took over but the venue was in financial trouble, and even a crowdfunding campaign launched in 2024 couldn't prevent the venue from closing that summer. Now the venue is getting a new lease of life thanks to a collection of local industry names:"
"Danny Saunders, who owns Leyton bars Chop Shop Tavern and Leyton Calling; Jon Clifford, who owns record store and bar Dreamhouse Records on Francis Road; Simon Singleton, founder of East London music festival Shake the High Road; and Toby L of Transgressive Records. Currently going by Seven Church Lane (the new name will be revealed in the spring), the new spot will continue the legacy of Luna by showcasing local and emerging artists alongside special guests."
Founded by Suja Luna Khaled in 2004, Luna became a grassroots music hub hosting hundreds of gigs each year. Khaled died in 2021, and the venue fell into financial trouble under later management, closing in summer 2024 despite a crowdfunding campaign in 2024. Local industry figures Danny Saunders, Jon Clifford, Simon Singleton and Toby L have taken over the site to continue Luna's musical legacy. Operating as Seven Church Lane until a new name is revealed in spring, the upstairs will operate as a daytime cafe and bar with Dreamhouse Records vinyl and a nighttime listening bar, while the downstairs will host live performances and club nights. Reopening is planned for summer 2026 at 7 Church Ln, London E11 1HG; @sevenchurchlane holds more information.
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