The owners of Lizotte’s have announced the closure of their Sydney and Central Coast venues.

The live music and dining venues, run by Brian and Jo Lizotte, will close in mid-2015 unless the locations are sold prior to those dates. The flagship Newcastle venue will remain open. The owners say personal and family reasons are behind the closure.

“It’s not with a heavy-heart that either Jo or I have made this decision to simplify our lives,” said Brian Lizotte in a statement. “In fact, it’s extremely exciting for us to be embarking on the next chapter. Putting renewed energy and focus on the Lizotte’s brand in Newcastle with new customer experiences such as table-side cooking and unique events for and by the local community.”

The final months at Lizotte’s Dee Why and Kincumber will include performances by Diesel, Josh Pyke, Dragon, Ian Moss, Ross Wilson, The Black Sorrows and many more. The Sydney venue is set to close on Saturday May 30, while the Central Coast venue will close on Friday April 24.

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