Jun 3: Lost venues at the V&A

Earlier in the year, John Medd kindly provided a guest post on lost music venues, based on a poster for a band called 'Girl' - go and read it now if you haven't already.

There is now an exhibition on at the V&A in South Kensington on the same theme.

This Rolling Stone piece explains:

More than 150 objects are showcased in the display, with a large proportion being obtained after the V&A put out a public call for items last year.

As per NME, the exhibition is split into four different sections. 

The first explores how dance halls and cinemas became purpose-built music venues in the 1980s. Featured items in this section include artefacts linked to the iconic Manchester club The Haçienda, fashions from brands like Dr. Martens and Converse, and even the original 1985 sign for the Astoria, which has been loaned by Damon Albarn.

I plan to visit next Monday as I'm in the V&A anyway for a meeting ahead of the RGS AGM and Awards and summer reception.