North Freo icon Mojoâs closes, owner exits as backlash grows and gigs go elsewhere
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North Fremantle live music venue Mojoâs Bar has announced its temporary closure and the resignation of owner Andrew Ryan in the wake of surging backlash and a slew of gig cancellations.
In a Facebook post last Friday, the bar â a linchpin of Perthâs live music scene â announced Mr Ryan would relinquish all operational duties at the venue amid several allegations his behaviour had âcaused others to feel uncomfortableâ.
North Freo icon Mojo s closes, owner exits as backlash grows and gigs go elsewhere
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