HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:54 am

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PLEASE READ AND SIGN PETITION TO SAVE AUCKLAND'S ONLY EXCLUSIVE PUNK, ROCK, AND METAL BAR!!!

HELP FIGHT TO KEEP HYSTERIA ALIVE BY SIGNING THE PETITION!!!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/511102176

14th of April 2007.

To all our customers,

I would firstly like to thank you for all your custom during the last two years. It is unfortunately with a sad heart I have to inform you that Hysteria Rock and metal bar has been forced to close down by the Auckland City Council for what we consider to be a totally unfair and an unjust decision.

1. On the 29th of March the directors of the company found out that the club had a continuing noise issue while pursuing our license renewal. Within 12 hours of our enquiry the council moved to have an Abatement notice served on the directors of the company with this being issued on the 30th of March. We were given 4 days to comply with this notice.

2. During the next week, my legal people have dealt with the Auckland City Environmental department and have complied with the abatement notice completely. We have also made certain changes to the club including installation of further sound proofing and limiting the number of live performances until the issue can be completely rectified. The environmental department has now been satisfied in regards to the abatement notice as we have complied with it totally.

3. On the 4th of April, our consultants where advised that our current liquor license would not be renewed, and with our current one expiring on the 6th of April, were told to cease trading the evening of that day. The reason given was due to the existing abatement notice.

4. We lodged a further application to have our license renewed on the 10th of April, but have now been informed that they now do not consider the applicant and premises to be suitable for the purposes the license is being requested for and have declined again to issue a liquor license to the premises.

We consider the overall handling of this matter to be not only appalling, but to be totally unjust. There has been very little, if any consultation or consideration given the bar, staff or people that attend our premises. We also consider the total lack of discussion and assistance in this matter to be completely wrong and shows no consideration for the people it is affecting.

Lastly, I can only apologies to the people this situation has affected;

• The bands whose performances we have had to cancel
• The supporters of these bands that have either purchased tickets or have come along on the day to see these bands
• My staff, for the uncertainty this situation has provided for them
• And for the people of Auckland City that enjoy Rock, Heavy metal or punk music which we specialize in. The closure of HYSTERIA has resulted in the closure of one of the last club specializing in YOUR music.

We can now only hope that with the support of our customers, friends and colleagues and the continuing pressure we can continue apply together, the council will see reason and reinstate our license so that we can reopen the club soon. If you are able to assist in any way please email [email protected] or ring 303-1331.

I will keep you informed as things progress and to all my customers past or present, I wish you all the best in the future.

Yours Faithfully
Ian Crates
Managing Director

Sign the petition and help save Hysteria Rock Bar.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/511102176

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:35 am

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I've seen that happen before... the council has noise issues so they don't renew the liquor license. ARSE.

How ANYWHERE down K-rd could have noise problems beyond me... it's noisy ALL the time. Anybody with an establishment of any kind on K-rd should expet this.

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:41 pm

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so it's on k rd!!! dats a bit out of it if they complainin bout noise?!

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:35 pm

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its the precedent thats more of a worry.this could happen anywhere.

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:22 am

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And it does, they do it as it suits them, the pricks.

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:46 pm

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Perhaps the lateness of the gigs was a noise problem, I heard there was a backpackers nearby complaining.

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:23 pm

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probelms like that arev usually easy to fix, though.Unless, of course, you are using them as an excuse.

RE: HELP SAVE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Posted: Wed Jan 9, 2008 12:10 pm

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