The closure of iconic powerhouse Shanghai Dolly, Singapore's longest-running and largest live Mandopop music venue, reflects a clear and present danger in Singapore's nightlife sector and the broader food and beverage environment. The last major event of such a nature was when Lifebrandz, an entertainment group with five outlets in Clarke Quay, threw in the towel in June 2015.
The big question beckons: Is the party over?
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