Dancing ban brings Launceston nightclubs and live music venues to their knees

Adam Holmes
August 26 2020 - 8:00pm
Lonnies Niteclub (left) is unsure of its future, while Bakers Lane co-owner Stella Thomson says the coming 12 months will be a struggle as they try to find a business model that's viable. Pictures: Paul Scambler
Lonnies Niteclub (left) is unsure of its future, while Bakers Lane co-owner Stella Thomson says the coming 12 months will be a struggle as they try to find a business model that's viable. Pictures: Paul Scambler

While not entirely unexpected, the announcement this week that it could be 12 months before dancing was permitted in Tasmanian venues was just another kick in the guts for Bakers Lane co-owner Stella Thomson.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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