The Arches is thee most Iconic clubbing venue in Scotland and the UK. It is our very own super club! Many of us have witnessed our idols grace the hallowed Arches DJ booths. Some of us have had the amazing opportunity to play out at the Arches. This venue has shaped the Scottish clubbing landscape for over a decade and has influenced a generation. We understand the reasons as to why it now faces closure but with only those in a position of power being given access to its fate, those of us who have had our lives altered for the better by this amazing venue feel that our voices must be heard. Please let your voice be heard and sign the petition to #SAVETHEARCHES and keep the Clubs we love in our favourite venue for many more years to come!!!
Dear Glasgow City Council Licensing Board
We the people of Glasgow, Promoters, DJs and patrons of the Arches ask that you consider your decision to close the Arches before taking any action! We understand that the building is owned and operated by Glasgow City Council but your decision on how to use that space will have a rippling effect for many years to come upon the culture and music scenes of Scotland and beyond!
We understand the reasons and events that have lead to this and cannot condone the actions of a minority nor do we wish to undermine the tragic incidents of the past, however we cannot ignore or escape the fact that the culture of Glasgow will be at an immeasurable loss without the Arches or the Clubs that reside within its walls every month!
The Arches has been at the forefront of Scottish club culture for more than a decade and has positively affected so many lives over those years! It has brought culture and music to a generation when they needed it the most and has continued with this tradition to the present day!
Clubs such as Colours, Pressure and many more over the years have put Scottish clubbing on the international map and this in turn has benefited Glasgow in many many ways!
We know you will do the right thing and continue to allow some of Scotland’s biggest club brands to operate out of the Arches for many more years to come. Yet we also wish to be apart of the discussion to bring about positive change so that such events no longer happen!
We believe that as a community we can reach a solution that is beneficial for all involved without removing a Glasgow icon from the landscape or to force club brands to look elsewhere for residencies!
Thank you for your time.
