04/10/2026
Hi folks
It's really hard to write this but today is the end of The Bunker.
The last 2yrs have been financially difficult and I’ve been ploughing on regardless. Its been stressful and relentlessly so. The flood took 21k with it then we had the flood from above closing the shop and destroying equipment. We then had the footpath fiasco, leading to weeks of disturbed trading.
The Bunker war chest was empty and never recovered.
It takes its toll. I’m worn down and now its affected my health.
I’m now under Doctor’s orders to rest for a longer period of time I’ve ever stood still in my life ...ever.
My landlord has been really good and allowed me to exit my lease without any implications but it had to be done in a few days. The shop is now in storage after a mammoth effort by my friends.
The future is unknown for me but the last 10yrs in the Bunker has been something I'll cherish all my life. So many happy memories will be taken with me. You the good people of cork and beyond were so loyal to the Bunker I’ll never forget that.
As it was said ....if you build it they will come ...well I may build again one day.
If you’re an independent artist and you left records with me to sell, please contact me and I’ll get them back to you in the coming days and weeks.
Thanks so much folks. I don’t know what else to say.
Peace & music
Love,
John
Elvis was always last to leave the building.....
