EPIC.LAN is being forced to find a new home for future events as the Kettering Conference Centre has announced it will be closing its doors for good in May. The venue that has held EPIC.LAN for the last ten years has reached the end of its venue days with both the sports hall and theatre shutting down next month.
As local reports are coming out it seems that the COVID lockdown and a slow bounce-back from it is the main reason the venue can no longer keep their doors open. The local effort from the council was made in the shape of a grant to try and keep the local theatre alive, but it still wasn’t deemed viable.
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EPIC.LAN is no stranger to adapting to the times. Their transformation into online events during COVID, and their branching out into a tabletop-only event have seen them go from strength to strength, and their future at the KCC hasn’t always been set in stone. No doubt they have other venues in mind, it’s just a case of short notice availability to make Epic39 in July a reality.
EPIC.LAN has already taken to Twitter and Discord to confirm the closure of KCC, but also to confirm this is only a speed bump and that the events will continue with as little disruption as possible.
This is yet another blow for what’s been a horrible run of luck for EPIC.LAN, but with the never-ending support from the community and competitive scene, and the “never-say-die” attitude of their staff, EPIC.LAN will continue writing its legacy in the UK Esports history books.
We have just been made aware of the sad news of KCC closing end of May.
Our sympathies go to the team there who we've enjoyed the last 10 yrs with and wish them well in the future.
We are assessing options for EPIC39 and will communicate details as soon as we have them.
— EPIC.LAN UK Gaming & Esports Events (@EPICLAN) April 27, 2023
