Coven, a new LGBTQ+ bar and arts space, is set to debut in East London's Hackney Wick on June 19, aiming to invigorate the local queer scene. The venue promotes itself as a 'first-of-its-kind' in the area, featuring live music, DJ sets, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. This opening comes during a period when the number of LGBTQ+ venues has significantly dwindled in London, prompting community excitement about the revival of safe spaces. Coven's inaugural night promises energetic performances and a celebration of queer culture, marked by the theme of chaos and communion.
Coven's opening comes against the backdrop of a gradual decline in queer venues in the capital. Figures show more than half of London's LGBTQ venues closed from 2006 to 2022.
A spokesperson stated, 'Expect chaos, communion and bass lines that shake the altar. Come dance, hex and howl. The spell begins here.'
The venue promises to be a 'first-of-its-kind in Hackney Wick', offering a genre-fluid nightclub and performance space for heretics, hotties and the hexed.
LGBTQ+ spaces are now beginning to return, with venues such as La Camionera opening last year as a permanent spot for the community.
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