London bar ‘The Crobar’ announce new documentary ‘Music When The Lights Go Out’

The famous London rock bar The Crobar have announced a special documentary!

After launching a crowdfunder back in October of last year (which has so far raised over £40,000), due to being unable to trade for six months, and a host of other problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they would no longer be able to operate from their current premises, now, a special documentary has been announced!

Titled Music When The Lights Go Out, the special documentary from documentary filmmakers Lucy Brown and Andrew Wildey will premiere on January 27th following a callout to people about their time in Soho and The Crobar to discover what the area and the bar means to them.

“We had a huge response of photos, videos and stories from people who miss The Crobar and who used to party in the Golden Triangle of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” says Lucy. “Reading the messages from people remembering better times really struck us with what was being lost to the pandemic. I think everyone knows and loves a place like The Crobar. As Richard says in the film – it’s not about the four walls, it’s about the people, and I think now we should take an “all hands on deck” attitude when it comes to supporting the live music venue industry.”

Richard Thomas, proprietor of The Crobar, adds, “I’ve been here for 20 years and am so overwhelmed by the support. When Lucy approached me to do a documentary about the bar and Soho, I was overcome with emotion as it just demonstrated to me again exactly how important it is to reopen in this area so that people can see their friends and rock families again – and get home safely. Soho is the epicentre for many to travel to their respective homes, safely, which is another reason why The Crobar needs to remain here.

I have to admit, I did a little dance when we hit £40,000, as it gave me hope and more determination to save Soho and reopen The Crobar. I know we meant a lot to our customers, but I didn’t realise just how much! People want a proper Rock ‘n’ Roll bar to remain in Soho. Otherwise, where else will they go? There is so much history here and it does feel to many that all roads in London lead to this area. Rock and Roll will never die, but if we don’t fight to keep its integrity and quirkiness, then we will just fall victim to faceless gentrification eradicating everything Soho has stood for: tolerance and individuality, love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll for all.”

Watch the official teaser trailer for Music When The Lights Go Out here: 

For more information on The Crobar crowdfunder check out the fundraising page here.