The proposal aims to revive the former Cirkus nightclub, a popular destination for music lovers and partygoers, by converting it into a unique late-night bar experience that caters to the diverse needs of Oxford residents, students, and visitors.
Underground Bar promises to offer a’safe and controlled environment’ where customers can express themselves freely, without worrying about their identity or background.
The application, submitted by applicants Yola Kucel and Agnieszka Rzad, seeks to create a space that complements the existing nightlife scene in Oxford, which has been significantly impacted by the closure of smaller live music venues in recent years.
- According to Ronan Munro, music guru and editor of Nightshift Magazine, the lack of music venues in the city centre has left Oxford feeling’really bleak’.
- The Wheatsheaf and The Cellar, two iconic live music venues, faced closure in recent years, leaving a gap in the city’s nightlife scene.
- Common Ground in Jericho, one of the last remaining music venues, is facing uncertainty due to plans for an Oxford University development.
The proposed ‘Underground Bar’ would occupy a premises area of approximately 103 square meters, which would be utilized to create a unique atmosphere with a variety of music genres, including rock, metal, indie, and goth music.
