James Young Resigns from Cherry Bar Ownership

Key Details

James Young has resigned from his position as owner of Melbourne's Cherry Bar. This decision followed a social media post made by Young on the bar's channels on Sunday.

James Young resigned as owner of Melbourne's Cherry Bar, a decision prompted by a social media post he made regarding city protests.

Background to the Resignation

In the post, Young expressed concerns that regular weekend protests were negatively impacting small businesses in Melbourne. He stated that these protests had led Cherry Bar to discontinue its Sunday afternoon blues performances.

Young's statement criticized city council and government for, in his view, prioritizing the rights of protesters over the ability of small business operators to trade and support the hospitality industry. He emphasized Cherry Bar's support for freedom of speech but suggested finding alternative approaches to address the issue.

Young criticized authorities for prioritizing protester rights over the needs of small businesses, citing the impact on Cherry Bar's Sunday blues performances.

The article noted that these comments were made without the prior knowledge of the bar's partners.