DWF advises on Lucky Voice sale

DWF has successfully advised on the administration and pre-pack sale of three Lucky Voice karaoke venues to Moyagi Group, securing the future of this beloved brand and preserving 59 jobs in the process. The appointment of Steve Absolom and Howard Smith of Interpath as joint administrators for Lucky Voice Group Limited, Lucky Voice (Soho) Limited, and Lucky Voice Pods Limited took place on 6 October 2026.

Immediately after their appointment, the administrators executed the sale of the business and certain assets to Asobi Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Stockholm-based late-night bar and karaoke operator Moyagi Group AB. This transaction included the iconic Lucky Voice venues located in Soho, Holborn, and Liverpool Street, along with the Lucky Voice brand, its intellectual property, and the B2B aspect of the business. However, the Lucky Voice sites in Brighton, Waterloo, and Islington were not part of the transaction and have therefore closed, leading to 53 redundancies.

Established in 2005, Lucky Voice has emerged as one of the UK's most recognisable private-room karaoke brands. Over the past year, the business has faced several challenges, including rising operating costs and a decline in consumer spending.

The DWF team that supported Interpath throughout this process was led by finance and restructuring partner Rory White-Andrews. Rory commented “We are pleased to have advised Interpath on this transaction and to have worked closely with the team and other advisers to deliver a transaction in a challenging trading environment. While the circumstances surrounding any administration are difficult, it is positive to see the Lucky Voice brand continue under new ownership, with three venues remaining open and 59 jobs preserved. We wish Moyagi and the Lucky Voice team every success as they take the business forward.”

With Moyagi Group at the helm, the future of Lucky Voice appears positive, ensuring that karaoke enthusiasts continue to have their much-loved venues to enjoy.