Aura Mayfair

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Aura Mayfair was a nightclub located on St James's Street in Mayfair, London.

In 2010, Tony Fernandes led a consortium that took over the club. [1] The club was owned by Merlot 73 Ltd, in which Fernandes had a 30% stake, and run by Alberto Barbieri. [1] [2]

Notable guests included Rihanna, James Arthur, Drake, Ne-Yo, Tamara Ecclestone and Usher. [1] [2] [3] In January 2011, Madonna was rumoured to be buying into the club after numerous visits and meetings with owners. [4]

Merlot 73 Ltd went into liquidation and was dissolved on 27 July 2016. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Sylt, Christian; Prynn, Jonathan (18 August 2014). "Mayfair nightclub Aura faces being wound up over unpaid tax bill". London Evening Standard . Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Celebrity nightclub The Aura faces closure over 'crime and disorder'". The Daily Telegraph . 12 November 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  3. Cheston, Paul (13 November 2013). "Celebrity nightclub Aura faces closure over 'crime and disorder'". London Evening Standard . Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  4. Walker, Tim (7 January 2011). "Madonna wants to become nightclub owner". The Daily Telegraph . Archived from the original on 11 March 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  5. "MERLOT 73 LIMITED insolvency - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2021.

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