Paparazzi Nightclub is expanding with plans to open a sister venue just down the street in the space formerly occupied by the Victoria Event Centre (VEC).
Paparazzi Nightclub is expanding with plans to open a sister venue just down the street in the space formerly occupied by the Victoria Event Centre .
The new venue called Encore by Paparazzi will be at 1415 Broad St., steps away from Paparazzi Nightclub at 642 Johnson St., reads a post on social media.that they were “thrilled” to open a second location, adding that it will be “another dynamic space” that will “amplify the city’s entertainment and nightlife landscape.”
The announcement says that on weekends, Encore will “come alive” with live DJs and a dance floor, similar to Paparazzi. On weekdays, the venue will support the local arts scene, hosting various live shows with new and established artists.In recent years, Paparazzi, a well-known LGBTQ+ nightlife space in B.C.’s capital, has had people abuzz about seeming to shift its focus to a broader audience.The VEC, a community-driven arts and culture space, had its last day of operation on Oct. 27.
“Like many arts venues in Victoria, we have been struggling post-pandemic, and although we’ve had positive signs of getting fully back on track, thanks in large part to support from the City of Victoria and other partners,” said “…we just could not weather a substantial rent increase as the owners were no longer able to partially subsidize the space.”“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our landlords for their unwavering support, which enables us to keep this space open and thriving for Victoria Night Life and the Vibrant Arts Community,” added the statement from Paparazzi.Ethan Morneau is a Digital News Editor at CHEK News and is thrilled to be reporting on beautiful Vancouver Island.
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