Legendary New York club Paragon closing down and selling soundsystem: “We simply cannot afford the financial reality of this industry”

nme.com:

A post shared by PARAGON (@paragonbroadway)“We want to thank all of our supporters for the memories and the friendships. We want to thank all of the artists that graced us with their magic.

Most of all we want to thank our coworkers who often went far beyond their job descriptions to make dreams come true.”Paragon, which opened in 2022 also said that their business is now up for sale, as is the 5000 square-foot premises’ sound system.“If anyone is interested in purchasing (or investing) feel free to reach out.

Please consider swinging by to pay your respects. We will miss you all,” they concluded.Before closing its doors, Paragon is set to host events by artists including Special Request, SoFTT, Aurora Halal and UNiiQU3.

See the full list of remaining live events here.It is just the latest venue to succumb to the immense financial pressures facing the live music and nightlife industry around the world.