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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Mirage cancels reopening show over failed city inspection
The Brief The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its May 1 reopening and sold-out concert hours before showtime due to a failed final city inspection. City officials said the venue lacked the necessary permits and the scheduled concerts this weekend are now in jeopardy. The venue promised full refunds and stated the issue was compliance-related, not construction, while working closely with city agencies. BROOKLYN - The Brooklyn Mirage bruptly canceled its highly anticipated reopening and a sold-out concert on Thursday night, citing a failure to meet final city inspection requirements. The venue had been scheduled to host DJ Sara Landry but announced the cancellation just hours before doors were set to open. What we know In an Instagram post on Thursday evening, the Mirage said that while the venue was "show ready" and built to meet all safety, mechanical, and structural standards, it had not passed its final inspection in time. "Abiding by all appropriate city, local and building authorities is paramount to our core value," the post read. Ticket holders for the May 1 show were promised full refunds. The venue added that it would update the public about the May 2 show "as soon as information becomes available with respect to final inspection and signoffs." Three Department of Buildings construction permits tied to the Brooklyn Mirage were placed "On Hold" on April 30 and May 1, according to city records. The backstory The Bushwick-based electronic music venue had been closed for months for renovations and was promising a dramatic relaunch on May 1, including a bigger dance floor, new sound systems, and cutting-edge visuals. But in the days leading up to the reopening, skepticism grew as attendees posted photos and videos of ongoing construction—featuring cranes and workers—on social media. On Thursday morning, Josh Wyatt, CEO of Mirage parent company Avant Gardner, posted a TikTok saying, "We can't wait for you to show up on May 1 at the new Mirage." The relaunch comes less than a year after the deaths of two young men who vanished near the venue. In July, 27-year-old Goldman Sachs analyst John Castic disappeared after attending a concert at the Mirage. His body was later found in Newtown Creek, less than half a mile from the venue. Weeks before that, a 27-year-old man, Carl Clemente, was found dead in the same area after allegedly being turned away from the club, according to The Post. Both deaths raised serious safety concerns, with many questioning the venue's security protocols and surrounding environment. Despite the tragedies, no foul play was determined in either case, and the NYPD has said autopsy results are pending. The Brooklyn Mirage did not comment at the time. What they're saying Following the abrupt cancellation, frustrated fans filled the venue's Instagram comments with criticism. "Everyone called it. Everyone saw it coming," one user wrote. "Yet you still assured ravers that the venue would be ready … just to cancel in the final hour." "Y'all gaslighted us to the max. Could've been honest from the beginning," said another. In its Instagram post, the Brooklyn Mirage said, "We, as a company, take full responsibility. This isn't about construction, but compliance. We're working closely with city officials and will continue to be transparent throughout this process." What's next There's no official timeline for when the Brooklyn Mirage might reopen. City officials have made clear that no shows will take place until the site has passed safety inspections and acquired proper permits. The venue says it will update the public as soon as it has new information. The Mirage had been expected launch its first residency with Grammy-winning artist Black Coffee, beginning Sunday, May 4 and running through October 19. "Ok this actually looks pretty sick!," one user wrote on X, but most seemed skeptical. As the Mirage begins its next era, its success may depend on how well it balances innovation, community trust, and safety. Tickets for events at the newly reopened venue appear to be selling quickly, with most shows for the week already sold out.
Time Out
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Smorgasburg is teaming up with the Brooklyn Mirage to bring top-tier food to the club
The upcoming 10th season of The Brooklyn Mirage is certainly shaping up to be a big one. Revealing a bold new redesign this spring, the venue recently announced its first-ever resident artist (a legendary producer and DJ at that). Today comes another addition to the 80,000-square-foot venue and, this time, it's all about food. The country's largest open-air food market, Smorgasburg, is partnering with the Brooklyn Mirage to unveil The Campsite by Smorgasburg. The beloved food festival has introduced a curated selection of vendors to the multi-level events complex, all in the hopes of offering only top-tier food to club goers. 'As our guests' expectations grow beyond just music, we've prioritized elevating the quality of every touchpoint—including food and beverage—throughout their time with us,' said Josh Wyatt, CEO of Avant Gardner, in a press release. 'These new on-site offerings are a major step forward in delivering exceptional interactions across the board. We're proud to unveil this offering as part of our continued mission to set a new standard for immersive, community-focused entertainment.' The coming lineup will feature a mix of local favorites straight from the ranks of the Brooklyn-founded food festival. Bed-Stuy's Home Frite will bring its award-winning fries, burgers and shakes on site, for example; Lebanese shawarma, both lamb and chicken, will be on offer courtesy of Hen House; Tosh's Patties will be serving beef and curry patties; boardwalk-style burgers will be available from Burger Supreme; and classic and creative scoops, including vegan ube ice cream, will be available from Soft Swerve. As for drinks, the coming bar will feature draught beer and drinks on tap sponsored by Heineken. Also part of the operation is Bodega. The pitstop will feature official Brooklyn Mirage merchandise and streetwear for sale, a first for the venue. While offering less than your standard bodega on the corner, the pop-up store will also sell sunglasses, earplugs and candy so you can refuel and keep partying.
