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Cavern Club Changes Hands After 35 Years
8 Oct
Summary
- New ownership group, 14 Collective, takes over Cavern Club.
- John Lennon's sister approves, stating it's in good hands.
- Replica club attracts one million fans annually.
The legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool, along with the Magical Mystery Tour and Cavern Pub, has a new owner after 35 years under previous management.
A group identified as 14 Collective has acquired Cavern City Tours. This transition marks a significant change for the historic music venue.
Julia Baird, sister of the late John Lennon and one of the former owners, shared her mixed emotions. While personally sad, she expressed positivity about the future of the renowned music club.
Baird stated that the Cavern Club is being left "in good hands," suggesting confidence in the new ownership.
The original Cavern Club hosted The Beatles an impressive 292 times between 1961 and 1963, during their rise to stardom.
Following its closure in 1973, the underground club was filled in. A replica was later constructed on the same site in 1984.
This replica venue has become a major draw, attracting approximately one million Beatles enthusiasts every year.
