Aura Mayfair Explained

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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Notes and References

  1. News: Mayfair nightclub Aura faces being wound up over unpaid tax bill. London Evening Standard. Christian. Sylt. Jonathan. Prynn. 18 August 2014. 27 May 2015.
  2. News: Celebrity nightclub The Aura faces closure over 'crime and disorder'. The Daily Telegraph. 12 November 2013. 27 May 2015.
  3. News: Celebrity nightclub Aura faces closure over 'crime and disorder'. Paul. Cheston. 13 November 2013. 27 May 2015. London Evening Standard.
  4. Web site: Madonna wants to become nightclub owner. The Daily Telegraph. 7 January 2011. 18 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110311223558/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/8243864/Madonna-wants-to-become-nightclub-owner.html. 11 March 2011 . live. Tim. Walker.
  5. Web site: MERLOT 73 LIMITED insolvency - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. 2021-12-29. find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. en.