Yesterday afternoon, she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, concerning the outdated venues that she has been enjoying at: “I actually am about to simply give white tee and Jean brief and timberlands trigger these phases within the UK are fucking historic with mad unsafe areas between wooden planks n’ like painted over tape sticking up and im actually tiptoeing in stilettos making an attempt to not get wedged and damage myself.. These outfits are cute however I want to maneuver and bust it out one time for my thoughts.”
Extra particularly, she talked about Brixton Academy, which was not too long ago closed over security considerations. The venue initially had its licence suspended for 3 months, in January 2023, following a deadly crowd crush at Asake’s December 2022 present that resulted in two deaths. Final yr, a licensing sub-committee voted to permit it to reopen supplied that it met 77 “intensive and sturdy new situations”. The Independent reviews that Brixton Academy has spent £1.2 million on upkeep and enhancements in 2023. They have been capable of open the venue in April of this yr.
Artists carry alot of cash into venues it is unnecessary that they’re extra charging loopy rental charges to spice up up safety for the general public…. utterly forgetting that an artist hurting themselves on the stage is a a lot greater legal responsibility… they may put some lengthy benches in…
— Azealia Banks (@CHEAPYXOMIAMI) September 16, 2024
“Had been completely happy it is again open however they should shut once more, exchange the stage, as u can actually see proper through to the linoleum on the basement ground through that lure door,” she wrote, providing options as to the best way to make the area safer for performers. Talking about accessibility, and inclusivity for others, she added: “They may put some lengthy benches in there too so ppl aren’t simply pressured to face the complete time… There ought to undoubtedly be benches when you’re serving alcohol.”
As a result of all the money and time spent making the venue safer for concertgoers, Banks identified that there are different areas which can be value investing in, additionally. “I cherished the exhibits and love the venue dgmw…. however comeon @O2AcademyBrix that stage is definitely severely unsafe,” she wrote. “And I am not even being dramatic. A dancer may actually damage themselves up there.”
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