Mao Live House, a legendary live rock music venue in Beijing, shut its doors on the weekend, the latest closure to hit China's music scene.
Owner Li Chi said the club, popular among fans of punk, metal and alternative rock since it opened nine years ago, was forced to close due to tighter rules on live performances and rising rent.
"Originally nobody paid any attention to us because this market is small. Now the market has gotten big, so we're facing legal issues regarding the legitimization of commercial support," he said during the club's last public concert.