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Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Summary

A music shop in Norwich called Professional Music Technology (PMT) closed due to financial issues. The closure affects local musicians who used the store as a place to get instruments and inspiration.

Key Facts

  • Professional Music Technology (PMT) opened its first store in Norwich in 2008.
  • The store moved to a new location in Botolph Street in 2012.
  • PMT went into administration in June due to high costs and low profit margins.
  • Dan Moss, a percussion expert at the store, said the closure was unexpected and leaves a gap for musicians in the area.
  • Dylan Barber, a local sound engineer, mentioned that physical music stores play a vital role in starting a music career.
  • Interpath, the administrators, stated their priority is to support employees who lost their jobs.
  • A different music store owner, Mark Hedges, expressed sadness over PMT's closure but noted his own business is doing well.
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