Korova (Liverpool)
 The building in 2018; still a bar, diner and music venue | |
| Address | Hope Street |
|---|---|
| Location | Liverpool, England |
| Type | Bar, restaurant, music venue |
| Genre(s) | Live music, indie, rock |
| Opened | 2009 (current premises) |
Korova was a bar, music venue and restaurant located at 32 Hope Street, Liverpool, England.[1] Before moving to its current premises, it was located on Fleet Street close to Concert Square.[2] Its name referenced the Korova Milk Bar from A Clockwork Orange.. It has since been relaunched as "Frederick's".
History
Korova was created through a joint venture between restaurateur Rob Gutmann, promoter Steve Miller and Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu of electronic band Ladytron in September 2005. The concept for the venue was based upon Ladytron's club night EVOL.[3]
The original Korova, located on Fleet Street, appeared on the album cover for the Arctic Monkeys first album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.[4] The cover depicts Chris McClure – a friend of the band – in the basement of the venue posing for a photo to mark the band's good memories of Liverpool.[1]
In 2009, Korova moved to new premises on Hope Street in Liverpool city centre.[1]
Fire
On 17 April 2010, 60 firefighters fought a major blaze, which occurred in a solicitors office located above Korova.[5] The severity of the fire saw the first and second floors of the solicitor's collapse with Korova itself suffering significant water damage. Due to the structural instability of the above floors, it was expected that the venue will remain closed for the foreseeable future, although promoters stated at the time that the venue will reopen as soon as possible.[6] It was announced that Korova would be reopening in September 2013 by a copycat business. Many visitors were unhappy with its revival.
Live music
Numerous bands have performed live concerts in Korova including: The LP, The Little Flames, Alterkicks, Hot Club de Paris, The Sunshine Underground, The Robocop Kraus, Simian Mobile Disco, The Wombats, Hot Chip, Loka, Paul Epworth, Djs Are Not Rockstars, Adult, White Rose Movement, Battant, The Pistolas, Rumble Strips, Fujiya & Miyagi, Doloroso, The Shortwave Set, The Long Blondes, Panico, The Spinto Band, The Kooks, Fields, Idiot Pilot, The Whip, Brooklyn, The KBC, Neils Children, Cutting Pink With Knives, Frank Turner, Rolo Tomassi, Japandroids, The Noisettes, Jeffrey & Jack Lewis, The Virgin Tears, The Juan Maclean, Ladytron, 2manydjs, Reverend and the Makers, CSS, The Rascals, Vivian Girls, Chromeo, dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip, Health and Friendly Fires, Death of a Film Star.
References
- "Pubs & Bars: Korova". Liverpool.com. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- "Korova". VisitLiverpool.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- "Profile: Liverpool Korova". The Guardian. London. 2 March 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- "Liverpool's Korova club damaged by huge fire". The Palestine Telegraph. 19 April 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- "Massive blaze hits offices near Liverpool's Philharmonic Pub in Hope Street". Liverpool Echo. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- "Korova facing six-month closure after Liverpool Hope Street fire leads to massive water damage". Liverpool Echo. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.