A real eye opener, that night. Its flagship night was Trade the original afterparty. Since June 15, non-essential shops have been able to reopen and now leisure attractions are starting to open as well. I have one precious copy, sadly. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. End of story.. I was just chatting away, when I heard this rhythmic, squeaking sound, along with heavy, thundering footsteps. (Photo by Carl Allen) 7 Sir George Robey/Powerhaus, Seven Sisters Road I DJed at the Cross 13th birthday and was given a copy of the book on my way out. Jimi Hendrix played his first UK gig here, Paul McCartney, The Who, The Kinks, Rod Stewart and various members of the Stones all partied in this subterranean spot secreted down a cobbled mews behind Fortnum and Mason. Great article Tom. RIP Turnmills, Im glad I was there to experience it. Redferns/Getty Images . Its a hardback coffee table monster, full of lovely photos and quotes. 12. It has St Martin's Art College in Granary Square and Thomas Heatherwick's upmarket shopping centre Coal Drops Yard. 14. Limelight in London was one of a string of Limelight clubs owned by Canadian Peter Gatien - other Limelight clubs in the chain were in Hallandale in Florida, Atlanta, Chicago and New York City. (1989) " London Nights ". In the 1990s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Reliving my 20s again still with a younger GF (cliche alert) and the new wave of EDM. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. There were a couple of years I was there 8 nights out of the Christmas/ New Year season. Ministry of Sound. 6. The history of London's 10 greatest live music venues And since the turn of the Millennium some of our city's best party establishments have had to close. I was there at the closing parties on the last two nights without leaving! Eighties London: where to party like it's 1980 | London Evening http://www.amazon.co.uk/CROSS-1993-2003-Jonathan-CUTTING/dp/B0010786KI. Nice article Tom, brought back some great memories. Slightly off topic but I fear for the Camden Brewery bars license once the new posh flats open at Talacre. Speaking to the Guardian after its closure, Marcus Harris, who co-ran the venues long-running indie night White Heat, described it as a community of fringe culture. Also an important indie music club, the venue a few doors down from Plastic Peoples original address hosted acts including the Klaxons, Kings of Leon, Courtney Love and Mika. The Cross, Kings Cross 1993-2007Speaking to Time Out after its closure, Billy Reilly, who ran a road haulage company in Kings Cross before opening warehouse venue the Cross, admitted that back in 1993 he, didnt know Judge Jules from Judge Dredd. Wonderful write up of some of the clubs that paved the way for the scene today. The cinema was never built; now locals have a block of fancy flats to enjoy instead. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. However, a thumping set and fab laser show by the master PVD at the re-invented Fridge aka Electric Brixton a while ago demonstrated, with the right amount of desire, opportunity and application it can still be done. And some ex-boxer DJ? No Bar Rumba though? The haunt of royals and car dealers, gangsters and landed aristocrats, it was a fixture in London nightlife, with the most famous years of the club being the decades between 1950 and 1970. have always wondered where he is now and what hes up to. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. The End, The Cross, Turnmills and Bagleys were all favourites. Now can you expand on one for the rest of London please, would love to see Club UK brought back to life if only in words! I worked at AKA for many years. best dominic madden, Sundays @ The End with The A corner crew slapping the walls to Malcom Duffy. I remember Bagleys that was a long time ago. 15 South London clubs and bars from the 2000s we all really miss I (just about) have wonderful memories of all 5 of those venues. Lesbian Clubs and Pubs | Historic England Im rambling anyway. I love this article! Maybe we can campaign to put a blue plaque up on the inevitable bland glass front of its replacement I wonder what on earth it would say?! During the 1990s, photographer Steve Eichner documented the rowdy, over-the-top debauchery that was New York City's club scene and nightlife. Bob Geldof had his stag do at Limelight before he married Paula Yates, George Michael (pictured here in 1992) was often seen at Limelight with a woman on his arm, Inside the former Welsh chapel which was once home to the Limelight nightclub. it probably was ha ! Great article. But in the 1990s it was plagued by bad publicity and following a drug-related . These days? London 1980s nightclub Stock Photos and Images - Alamy Limelight in New York, which closed in 2001, was in the media in 1996 when Michael Alig was arrested and later convicted for the killing and dismemberment of Angel Melendez, who frequented the New York Limelight - the 2003 biopic Party Monster, starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green, was based on this event. Something went wrong, please try again later. Here are some of the South London clubs and bars that are sadly no more. Anyone who is anyone has DJd there over the years (as the endless MoS series of album releases testifies), including Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong and Armand Van Helden. 27 photos from the '90s Birmingham club scene It closed after an issue with underage drinking was reported in 2009, before re-opening as Electric Brixton. Ok, its technically a pub and Im not sure if we were going there in 90s. The historic venue, which hosted game-changing concerts from the likes of Oasis, Manic Street Preachers and Nirvana, was bulldozed in 2009 to make room for a bigger ticket hall at Tottenham Court Road tube station. The single was written and produced by Ralf Ren Mau, and its cover artwork features . 2. Surely he must be out by now. Its industrial settings and position in the centre of London made it a unique offering. Its a shame that the ones boarded up or abandoned arent brought back to life. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Astoria in Charing Cross Road was London's largest live music club for years. 18. The venue reopened as Electric Brixton the following year, but as owner Andrew Czezowski told the South London Press when it was put up for sale: Whoever buys it, if they buy it, they are only getting bricks and mortar., Cable, London Bridge2009-2013This cavernous 1,300-capacity club, located beneath the railway arches of London Bridge station, was as renowned among clubbers for its airport-style security as for its bass-heavy parties and rapid rise as a significant dance music brand. 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The brand name is constantly evolving and the club continues to survive despite numerous threats of closure. In the past 15 years, some of best-loved venues of the London club scene have shut their doors, for reasons ranging from crime to gentrification and Crossrail. The spot is now a lap dancing club called The Red Rooms. Turnmills, Clerkenwell1990-2008Another one of Londons fossilised superclubs, Turnmills was the first venue in the UK to get a 24-hour dance licence. With alternate Saturdays at Happiness Stan's/Fourplay at Smith's and the Jazz Bistro in Farringdon. As you pointed out Fabric is the benchmark for a well organised, respected, profitable club in the modern era but you only have to look at the demise of Pacha to see what a dangerous game financially it is nowadays. Great article. In the 90s, it was all about wild weekly party Love Muscle, one of the capitals most renowned gay nights. Jon Cook. Wow, it was a long time ago. The importance of the issue has been recognised in the Mayor of London's decision to appoint a Night Tsar with responsibility for the night-time economy and the debate surrounding the 2016 closure, and subsequent reopening, of Fabric one of London's most famous clubs. Find out what is now open where you live by putting your postcode into our handy widget below. Cans of beer And there are also some intriguing facts about the nightclub's sister venues across the pond. 3. next. Velvet Rooms on Mondays was one of the only places to continue getting even more spangled Wicked. In the clubs of the 1980s and 1990s there was no such thing as excess Gilles Petterson on Monday, Kenny Hawkes and Luke Solomon on Wednesday, Bryan Gee on Thursday, Garage City on Saturday. Great article Tom. Remind trade on sat nite dj smokin joe the paradise at angel station the lazerodrome in peckam carl cox at m.o.sound crazy nite misss you. We went to the opening night of Fabric. These exclusive extracts and photos tell the story of. The End and AKA, West End1995-2009A venue that just seemed to stick in the hearts of all who frequented it, the End was an intimate basement club run by Mr C and Layo, tucked just behind High Holborn. Clubs in Mayfair London are the most prestigious nightclubs in town. Many clubs in London's West End (Gullivers, Gossips, Crackers, Africa Centre, the 100 Club) and areas like Hackney, Haringey, Brent, Ealing and Lambeth, were now creating a new experience of. After all, it did have a capacity pushing 4,000 people and a 24-hour drinking licence. 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London's lost venues - in pictures | Music | The Guardian Before the Millenium Dome became the O2 Arena we know today it was home to a couple of nightclub's. The music was smooth and progressive, which moved into a feeling of just less than trance. When a property developer came along offering to buy the End and its sister bar next door, AKA, they decided to accept the offer. Nobody came to Plastic People for the glamour or dcor. Ch N. Katz In Brick Lane was a small string and paper bag supplier until the late 1990's. Rising rents forced out the Owner after 57 years.