The word “thrilled” is incredibly overused these days. Especially by journalists. We love to be “thrilled to announce” stuff on LinkedIn, or write that politicians are “thrilled” in headlines.
So I’m not going to say I’m thrilled about the news that smack in the middle of town. I’m going to say I’m bloody buzzing about it. The new arrival, LiveHouse, will be situated in the iconic (another overused word, oops) old Mecca Bingo spot.
It’s a nice bonus that this will take the building back to its entertainment roots as one of the biggest cinemas in Europe, . And to me, it signals a new chapter for Dundee nightlife. Of course, the venue won’t just be for night-time events.
If the comparable P&J Live is anything to go by, it’ll be able to have markets and food festivals, as well as support Dundee’s thriving e-sports scene. But in my other guise as an entertainment editor for this fine publication, I’ve been tasked with spotting what it is that audiences in this city love, and what they want. And one thing about the folk here? We love our music.
From Britpop nostalgia to homegrown dance sensations, sad singer-songwriters with acoustic guitars to blow-the-roof-off tribute bands, Dundee has an appetite for the tunes. Our crowds rival Glasgow’s (regularly cited as the best in the world) when it comes to energy and enthusiasm. Sometimes, we even get a bit too enthusiastic.
So it’s really refreshing to see that being recognised and invested in by Malmai.
