Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue
The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.
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Notable Quotes
"I love venues like this because they remind me of when I started out, that youthful excitement and feeling about having to perform."
— Norman Cook , Celebrity
"For the future of the venue this means a lot because having a landlords that understands what we are doing, and realises that our purpose is to create a place that is good for musicians, is super important."
— Thomas Evrenos , Executive
"Brighton is a really vibrant place but you need live spaces for people to come and learn their craft."
— Peter Cornforth , Executive
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Glenn Tilbrook is a British musician and co-founder of the band Squeeze.
Fatboy Slim is a renowned DJ and music producer.
Peter Cornforth is associated with Music Venue Properties.
Thomas Evrenos has run The Pipeline in Brighton since 2017.
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The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.
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