Another Stalwart Brisbane Music Venue Is Closing

Fortitude Valley nightclub Laruche Bar has announced it is closing.

The venue posted on their social media stating, "Laruche, saying goodbye to a Brisbane icon."

The venue will be sent off with a 16 hour closing party on the 26th of February.

"An iconic Brisbane venue that has meant so much to the underground scene is closing its doors."

The intimate venue doubled as a bar and nightclub with unique decor and signature cocktails. The venue describes themselves on their website as, "edgy, funky, and cool" with, "all the décor and decorations to accompany it."

Last week it was announced that Brisbane venue O'Skulligans has been forced to cease live music following complaints from nearby residents.

Bands scheduled to play the intimate rock'n'roll lounge bar in the coming weeks have taken to socials to share their disappointment that the beloved Fortitude Valley space, which primarily hosts heavier music, will hold its final gig tomorrow.

“Some idiots move[d] into the building upstairs from O'skulligans and have been complaining about the noise,” local act Apparitions shared ahead of their show tonight supporting Dream, Inertia.

“Dream, Inertia, old home, Super Death and ourselves are going to turn it up extra loud, so come and help us really annoy the hell out of these pathetic people.”

Saturday will be the venue’s last night hosting live music, with the Mountain Goat Valley Crawl bringing dog god, Lounge, Dust and The PB’s to the space.