A former iconic Belfast dance hall has been included in a list of the "most celebrated" historic music venues across the UK.
According to the Music Venues Trust, 35% of grassroots music venues have closed in the last 20 years.
With pubs now accounting for many grassroots music venues, data released in 2022 by Altus Group revealed that the number of pubs closing permanently had risen by 50% over the past three months as businesses struggle with the rising costs and bills.
