New Seel Street ‘creative hub’ granted 4am licence
A four-floor creative hub that could attract renowned music artists and exhibitors to Liverpool has been approved.
The venue located at 40 Seel Street in the city centre and described as “hugely exciting” by councillors and businessmen was given the green light yesterday.
Owned by Frensons Ltd the premises will house a recording studio, photographic studio, a band rehearsal room and bar and exhibition space.
Applicant Alfie Torres insisted the venue would not become “a vertical drinking establishment”, but would be “dynamic and a boundary-less use of space.”
Mr Torres, who is behind The Masque, Jacaranda and The Peacock, said: “We are speaking to a worldwide arts exhibition to give 3D surround sound visual experience for 150 people, launched with the Arts Council.”
Mr Torres said his vision was to unveil a facility akin to the alternative Kazimier nightspot in Wolstenholme Square which grew in popularity during 2011.
Liverpool council licensing committee chairman Cllr Christine Banks granted the application to allow the as-yet unnamed venue, where studio Binary Cell is currently based, to trade and serve alcohol until 4am.
Those behind the project said they had spent £150,000 so far and would likely invest a further £150,000 to complete the venue.
Cabaret nights could become a feature of the nightspot and actress and comedian Chrissy Rock has been earmarked for a performance.
PC Stuart Moore, Merseyside Police’s licensing officer, successfully argued for the closing time to be reduced from 6am to 4am.
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