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Sad news for lovers of sparkles and public humiliation – one of east London’s greatest drag karaoke bars is shutting down for good at the end of the month.
The Karaoke Hole on Kingsland High Street in Dalston will sing its last song on January 31. The bar opened in the former Dance Tunnel basement club space below Voodoo Ray’s pizzeria in 2018, and was open Thursday through to Saturday nights, with karaoke nights hosted by the best drag stars in the city.
The bar was a ‘naughty little sister’ venue to the nearby LGBT+ club Dalston Superstore, which is one of our favourite bars in east London. They announced their closure on Instagram, writing: ‘It’s with a heavy heart we’re letting you all know the Karaoke Hole will be closing its doors… You’ve shaped the Karaoke Hole with every performance on our little stage and we want to thank you for your support. Come kiss the glitter curtains and stage goodbye!’
The team behind the club will continue to host events. ‘Although our home is closing, we’re not leaving.’ They added: ‘The Karaoke Hole will be going on wheels and at [an] event near you!’
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