December 7, 2023

Enigma Bar Adelaide

‘Once they’re gone, they’re gone’: Adelaide alternative venues fight to survive

Three venues around Hindley Street including the city’s only metal dive have closed in the last month, while alternative bar Ancient World is battling to prevent the same fate. CityMag talks to operators about fighting to stay open in tough times, and the cultural cost of losing.

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September 27, 2021

Enigma Bar Adelaide

Enigma Bar is at risk of closure

Eric Ott has owned West End cult dive bar and metal music venue Enigma Bar for more than two decades, but says if he can’t raise at least $50,000 from the public, the long-held haven for alternative music will shutter.

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