00:00 Nighttime economy businesses here in Digbys have been dealing with a number of significant challenges,
00:07 including compulsory purchase orders related to HS2 construction,
00:13 an ongoing battle with the developers of the Midlands Metro line here in Digbys,
00:19 which has led to the closure of some nighttime economy venues and reduced footfall in the area.
00:26 If you consider that in the context of a rapidly evolving city,
00:31 Digbys has always been at the kind of sharp end of the tug of war between residential developers
00:39 and cultural venues, music venues, clubs, etc.
00:43 So we're starting to see a real change in how people are using this area,
00:48 less so for leisure, more so for business and residential,
00:52 and of course that will impact on the overall cultural fabric of our city, particularly in this area.
00:59 Digbys is well known for its gritty post-industrial vibe,
01:05 showcasing counter-cultural art and independent traders.
01:09 The fear from many is that this vibe may become a relic of nostalgia.
01:13 A regular event that cannot be named in the area celebrates the zeitgeist people identify with Digbys.
01:21 Yeah, it's been really well received.
01:23 We get a lot of people who have been coming to the event since day dot,
01:27 and we're also getting a lot of new people come through.
01:31 It's crazy really because we were thinking that, you know,
01:37 have we got anything left in the tank?
01:40 This could really bomb, but it's just been really well received.
01:44 I think people vibe with it, knowing that we've all got an opinion on it.
01:50 We're all passionate about the city and where it's been, where it's going.
01:55 Let's all get together in a room and have a party.
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