Fraser hopes the removal of the liquor serving curfew will also help boost business back towards pre-pandemic levels.Many Regina nightlife venues, including Cloud 9 and Revival Music Room, celebrated the removal of the remaining restrictions by hosting events starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.Story continues below advertisement
“It was regulars, off-duty staff and musicians. It was well-received. People were happy. We did a little countdown to midnight and opened up the dance floor for the first time in 18 months,” Gervais said.He added, though, that even though his stage can operate normally he foresees it being difficult to bring bands back regularly as well.
“Instead of throwing all of our eggs into one basket with the live bands, we decided to diversify and introduce more people to the room,” said Fraser.