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“The Impact of the Station on Jasper’s Closure: How Edmonton’s Music Scene is Struggling without its Beloved Venue”
Edmonton’s music scene was dealt a major blow late last week after the station on Jasper abruptly closed its doors forever.
The venue, which has been open for the past five years, posted a message on its website and social media pages on Friday afternoon announcing the closure.
After five years, Station on Jasper has hung up its mic.
We’ve had many outstanding shows and incredible nights that we will remember. Our team was just amazing – and we can’t thank them enough.
— Station on Jasper (@StationOnJasper) February 3, 2023
“Many great musicians have shared their talents on our stages with many Edmontonians – and we are proud to have been a part of it,” reads a statement on the venue’s website.
“We’ve been working hard to reopen after all the Covid closures but it’s been a tough ride.”
Artists and locals expressed their disappointment on social media:
That’s pretty sad. It hurts my heart to lose another small music venue in the heart of our city. sorry to lose you @StationOnJasper. #Yes #yegdt #yegcc
— Dan St Pierre (@stpierredan) February 4, 2023
@StationOnJasper was one of our top 5 favourites. We sympathize with his staff who have always been outstanding but we are deeply saddened by this systemic failure within the industry that is allowing such amazing venues like this to be closed.
— Caroline Lambert-Mimnaugh (@LambertMimnaugh) February 4, 2023
One of only a few medium-sized venues in Edmonton, Station on Jasper has been a major venue for touring and aspiring Canadian musicians.
Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Station on Jasper is unable to host the Antilove show next week and was unable to find a last minute replacement location within the last minute timeframe. This means I’m unfortunately unable to visit Edmonton for this year’s mini tour. pic.twitter.com/H79sA1J3sk
— Vanden Dool (@VandenDoolMusic) February 4, 2023
The Station on Jasper opened in June 2018 in the space that once housed the Needle Vinyl Tavern, which was closed following allegations of sexual assault and harassment against one of the owners.
Several upcoming Juno-related events that were scheduled to take place at this location are now being postponed.
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