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Newport night-spot applies for 4am licence
THE owner of Newport's best-known nightspot wants to sell alcohol and stage music until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
TJ's on Clarence Place opened in 1971 and has welcomed a plethora of world-renowned acts through its doors.
The list includes bands such as Oasis, Primal Scream, the Manic Street Preachers, Green Day, Supergrass and The Cranberries.
Currently it is allowed to sell alcohol until 1am between Monday and Thursday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday. It is licensed until 12.30am on a Sunday.
But now owner John Sicolo wants to sell alcohol and provide regulated entertainment and music until 3am Monday to Thursday, 4am on Friday and Saturday and 2am on a Sunday.
He has applied to Newport City Council's sub-licensing committee to make the changes to his current licence.
His application will be discussed at the next meeting of the committee at the civic centre on April 1.
The club wqas given the title 'legendary' by the late Radio One DJ John Peel and is alleged to have been the place where Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain proposed to Courtney Love.
It was featured in the December 1997 issue of FHM as one of the top 50 big nights out in the world.
TJ's features live bands througout the week and weekend as well as open mike nights and a Battle of the Bands involving up and coming musical talent from the area.
6:35pm Monday 24th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: BlueCat, Newport on 8:03pm Mon 24 Mar 08
I used to go to the club regularly in the 70s and call in now and again - John is in complete control if any trouble - give him the licence!
I used to go to the club regularly in the 70s and call in now and again - John is in complete control if any trouble - give him the licence!
Posted by: tim, Magor on 9:59pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Tj"s is about music not booze so let it open late.
Tj"s is about music not booze so let it open late.
Posted by: Steve on 10:29pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Totally aggree with the above comments. Yes, people get drunk in there, but the trouble in there is next to nothing. The booze is incidental - not the #1 reason or people going there
Totally aggree with the above comments. Yes, people get drunk in there, but the trouble in there is next to nothing. The booze is incidental - not the #1 reason or people going there
Posted by: Grumpy Old Man, The Gaer on 12:14am Tue 25 Mar 08
John is a local icon and is committed to the regeneration programme in our city - grant the licence!
John is a local icon and is committed to the regeneration programme in our city - grant the licence!
Posted by: Ceri on 8:15am Tue 25 Mar 08
I agree John has always been in control. Basically, he stands no messing around, and if anybody kicks off, he personally will kick them out of the place!!!
Oooo what a place... I have fab memories of great nights out there!!!
I agree John has always been in control. Basically, he stands no messing around, and if anybody kicks off, he personally will kick them out of the place!!!
Oooo what a place... I have fab memories of great nights out there!!!
Posted by: chappy, newport on 9:32am Tue 25 Mar 08
NO WAY IT MIGHT BE THE BEST CLUB THERE IS BUT I THINK THE MAN IS TRYING TO PUSH THINGS TO FAR NOW. SORRY JOHN
NO WAY IT MIGHT BE THE BEST CLUB THERE IS BUT I THINK THE MAN IS TRYING TO PUSH THINGS TO FAR NOW. SORRY JOHN
Posted by: Owain Vaughan, Newport Monmouthshire on 9:46am Tue 25 Mar 08
TJ's is sound as a pound. If anyone deserves a 4am license it's Big John.
TJ's is sound as a pound. If anyone deserves a 4am license it's Big John.
Posted by: Mike Hunt, Newport on 11:35am Tue 25 Mar 08
The only pub/nightclub in newport that deserves the license and could use it responsibly, hope theyre succesful!
The only pub/nightclub in newport that deserves the license and could use it responsibly, hope theyre succesful!
Posted by: Simon, Newport on 12:58pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Why extend the booze license? The musical entertainment license should be sufficient if thats what people go there for...
Why would people want to be drinking until 4am on a week night when the vast majority of drinking age should be in work or university the following day???
Friday and Saturday aren't questionable at all, but the other days are...
Also, given that the neighbouring areas are currently being developed into residential properties, is an extra-late license really going to be unopposed?? The developers will certainly object - given how much weight developers carry with the council, I can't see this realistically happening...
Why extend the booze license? The musical entertainment license should be sufficient if thats what people go there for...
Why would people want to be drinking until 4am on a week night when the vast majority of drinking age should be in work or university the following day???
Friday and Saturday aren't questionable at all, but the other days are...
Also, given that the neighbouring areas are currently being developed into residential properties, is an extra-late license really going to be unopposed?? The developers will certainly object - given how much weight developers carry with the council, I can't see this realistically happening...
Posted by: Corpa Flash, Newport on 4:13pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Great advert for the new flats that are going to be built in the old art college.
Great advert for the new flats that are going to be built in the old art college.
Posted by: Strider on 4:30pm Tue 25 Mar 08
And change the name from TJ's to 'Gwent J's'
Define how having a 4:00am drinking license is regenerating Newport?
Define how this will beneift the proposed Flats in the old Art Collegue, and the current flats and house's next to Tj's and how it won't devalue them?
Answer clearly and consructively, away from this crowded paragraph for clarity.. Without resorting to insults, or saying "I like drinking that means everyone must like drinking" - if it's about the music not the drinking why they need a 10:00am drink license?
And change the name from TJ's to 'Gwent J's'
Define how having a 4:00am drinking license is regenerating Newport?
Define how this will beneift the proposed Flats in the old Art Collegue, and the current flats and house's next to Tj's and how it won't devalue them?
Answer clearly and consructively, away from this crowded paragraph for clarity.. Without resorting to insults, or saying "I like drinking that means everyone must like drinking" - if it's about the music not the drinking why they need a 10:00am drink license?
Posted by: The Avon Lady, High Cross on 7:54pm Tue 25 Mar 08
The club is fab has not changed and still turns out great music,john you deserve this to happen and good luck.
The club is fab has not changed and still turns out great music,john you deserve this to happen and good luck.
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