{"id":88614,"date":"2024-12-03T17:45:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=88614"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T12:39:42","slug":"cardiff-loses-one-of-its-most-inclusive-venues-as-the-moon-shuts-its-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/12\/03\/cardiff-loses-one-of-its-most-inclusive-venues-as-the-moon-shuts-its-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff loses one of its most inclusive venues as The Moon shuts its doors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The iconic nightspot had been open for seven years but has now closed due to financial problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>THE closure of a popular Cardiff music venue has been described as a \u201chuge loss\u201d to the city\u2019s diverse and under-represented communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moon, on Womanby Street, reopened in 2017 and became a staple of the Cardiff music scene, popular with both fans and musicians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, rising costs and fans increasingly turning towards bigger venues meant that the business could no longer continue to operate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ed Townend, The Moon\u2019s technical manager and promoter, said: \u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking news. Cardiff has lost a vital part of its music scene.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88667\" style=\"width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88667\" style=\"width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/MOON-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Moon, on Cardiff&#8217;s iconic Womanby Street <\/strong>Credit: William Dalgleish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The venue had become a home for many under-represented communities within music and had been praised for its efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a partnership with SVC Cymru, a volunteering charity fighting loneliness and isolation, each month the venue would host an accessible club night for vulnerable and disabled adults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88893\" style=\"width:585px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-293x196.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88893\" style=\"width:585px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/IMG_3679-293x196.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Concert-goers at the 2024 S\u0175n Festival<\/strong> Credit: Jacob Knight<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;They weren\u2019t just about providing the night, they were about providing a crossover specifically catered to that community. It was such a positive moment,&#8221; said Mr Townend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s really heartbreaking that that community may now miss out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"902\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-1024x902.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88990\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-1024x902.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-770x678.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-293x258.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38.png 1353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-1024x902.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88990\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-1024x902.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-770x678.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38-293x258.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-17.16.38.png 1353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The accessible club night at The Moon. Watch video via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/svcymru\/reel\/C5DylfTIqzt\/\">link. <\/a> <\/strong>Credit: @svcymru<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One person who believes The Moon will be missed is Richie, 39, who had an active role in the accessible club nights hosted by SVC Cymru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was one of the most accessible venues in Cardiff. It had the ramp, the accessible toilets, and the staff were always so friendly,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope it will be a big wake-up call to the clubs in Cardiff that they need to be more accessible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue also had a partnership with Gig Buddies, a project set up by charity Stay Up Late that makes it possible for adults with learning disabilities to go out and socialise at gigs, clubs, and sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Wales\u2019 development officer for the project, Kai Jones, said: \u201cThe Moon closing is a huge loss. They had built a really strong community, and it was as inclusive as a venue can possibly be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Moon led Wales in terms of creating an environment for disabled people. They were a shining example of how inclusive a venue can be, as it was the only place in Cardiff offering completely inclusive events. I\u2019m absolutely gutted to see it go,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue also hosted the first meeting of the Ladies of Rage, a Cardiff-based collective of women and non-binary people who perform in under-represented genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collective, which has over 600 members, said: \u201cWe are so sad to lose the heartbeat of our music scene. The Moon will live forever in our memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88973\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88973\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/A198FE41-642A-4419-AA64-5324DED3B675-copy-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rap group JTR, one of many independent bands to perform at The Moon <\/strong><br>Credit: William Dalgleish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a statement, The Moon said: \u201cDespite our best efforts to keep going during the past few years, the burden of a cost-of-living crisis and the mounting costs of running a business where survival always runs on a knife edge have proven too difficult for us to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its closure, The Moon has seen an outpouring of support. 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