The most famous club deleted New Year’s Eve. And before the government did
“We considered all the pros and cons and decided that even if it were possible to open it, we would not do it. It is not an easy decision for us, but I believe it is the right one. The more considerate we are now, the sooner we will be able to open without restrictions, “the management of the Brno music club Fléda wrote on its Facebook page on Monday.
The verdict was accompanied by a final relief. “New Year’s Eve with Mensik, a bottle and sandwiches also has its charm.” The final word fell last weekend.
It was a difficult decision for the club’s owner Lukáš Star. Michael Kinix and Cherokee, for example, were to perform at the main stage of the club for a thousand visitors. December is one of the strongest months of the year. According to the owner, the turnover for the last month could reach four million crowns. It is closed instead.
“Personally, it was not appropriate for me to do New Year’s Eve at a time when the whole of Europe is tightening its bolts. We do not have nearly as strict restrictions as in the Netherlands or other countries. I liked the government’s call for personal responsibility, so we thought we would lead by example. When the health care system collapses and people get dirty, it’s probably not a full club of people to go, and then the situation is just as appropriate, ”Stara explains for the News List.
The government specified measures against the pandemic on Wednesday.
New Year’s Eve parties and events are a high number of 50 people. A maximum of one hundred visitors can arrive at a cultural event where they do not sit. This is a difficult barrier for New Year’s Eve events, where dancing is mostly the case.
“We are reducing the number of participants in evenings, evenings and New Year’s Eve celebrations to 50 participants,” said the new Minister of Health Vlastimil Válek about the regime in force since December 29.
While dozens of entrepreneurs are now complaining about lightning-fast New Year’s Eve cuts and losses because lean events will not pay off for them, the traditional Brno club wanted to show a different approach.
According to this, some some entrepreneurs need the initial that slowing down the epidemic and interfering with the operation of businesses can prevent much tougher restrictions, including complete closure. With their step, they wanted to convince other colleagues in the field to think similarly as well. “All states around us are closing operations. It would be upside down if we left an island of fun here. Then it would make us ugly, “is convinced Stara.
At the same time, however, he adds that operators need to know more specific information first. “If it encourages us to take personal responsibility, it would be nice to know when and under what conditions uncovered costs will work. When can we operate with some amounts, with what percentage of lost profits and how long will it take for it to pay off, ”says the club owner.
The government has not yet specified the form of compensation.
The club, with a century of history and three bars, decided to close it on November 26, based on government measures. Opening hours only until ten in the evening do not pay off for the operator. “October, November and December used to be the strongest months. In December, we always had strong big companies. New Year’s Eve used to be sold out. It was absolutely certain in front of the covid. We are very losing about it now, “explains Stara.
In addition, despite the forced break, the management is held by dozens of permanent members of the narrowest team. “We all keep full-time employees. These people are the bearers of our know-how. They have contacts, they can orient themselves in show business. It would be foolish to release them and then look for others, “describes the owner. The bartenders and other professions in the club mostly worked only on agreement or other forms of cooperation and will return again when the operation resumes.
In Fléda, epidemics have been used for such a long time for repairs to improve the visitor facilities. although it is not yet clear what regime the clubs will operate in the new year, they predict that it will not be right at the start of the year. “Every little intelligent person knows that nothing will open in January. Now we expect to return to operation in March, “says Stara.
Above the outdoor entrance to the club, the inscription “Always look at the bright side of life” shines. It’s the name of a song from the cult British series Monty Python Circus. In translation, it means “Always look at life from the better side”.
In the end, the club was relieved that they had dealt with the difficult decision on their own. “Of course, we are also tired of just moving events. But we feel good that we did the right thing. Health first. Everything is not just money, “added Stara.