It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. People queuing to get into The Cross mid 1990s, Madame Jojo's in London's Soho closed after losing its licence in 2014, The O2 Arena was once a massive nightclub, The Good Ship supported emerging artists and comedians and was a gem of the London gig scene. Me and my brother went there, 2 days before we flew out to Zante in 1994. 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. We had amazing nights, including joint parties with labrynth and raindance. Stir some memories with these photographs from the '90s Birmingham club and rave scene. The single was written and produced by Ralf Ren Mau, and its cover artwork features . He was about 50 years old and massive. The article was well written and for a change the comments are a nice read as well. OMG London clubbing in the 90s, was there ever a time in history that was better? First there was Matter and then there was Proud2. Gilles Petterson on Monday, Kenny Hawkes and Luke Solomon on Wednesday, Bryan Gee on Thursday, Garage City on Saturday. Despite quality residencies from the likes of Hospitality and a body kinetic dance floor, the club eventually closed due to financial difficulties, blamed on delays with the upgrade to the Jubilee line. Nuff Said. But sadly it never recovered from the initial closure and was put up for sale in 2010. The very social cafe upstairs, the dense dry-ice on the main floor with the mesmerising lasers, hottest guys, new bizarre sounds, the knowledge that the rest of England was sleeping and had no idea that such hedonism was taking place on a Sunday morning and night (you missed out Warriors) all fuelled after an initial polite and orderly wait in line to see Nick (is he out yet?) The West End night spot was based in a former chapel on Shaftsbury Avenue until its popularity declined and sadly, it was sold on and converted into a bar. From the Kinolibrary archive film collections. It closed after an issue with underage drinking was reported in 2009, before re-opening as Electric Brixton. Lashana Lynch: Its inspiring to see a young black woman on screen not be perfect, The biggest films coming out in 2023 and when theyll be released, Bulgari to open Serpenti exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. Would love to break that story! They are where modern electronic music was crafted, where couples met then got married, where career paths changed and a whole generation learned about the highs and the lows of unbridled hedonism. Great article Tom. A linchpin in London's dubstep scene, it was a shock for bass-loving partiers when the Shoreditch venue announced its sudden closure in 2015. thanks for the article, spent many crazy nights/days in all of these places, Velvet Underground aside. Its hours ran from 3am to 1pm on a Sunday afternoon, handily catering to the predominantly gay crowd who wanted to carry on partying after clubs like G-A-Y and Heaven closed. Big small club! Finally closing after 18 years in 2008, Trade never again found a permanent home as Turnmills itself was demolished; the site is now home to the most anonymous possible looking corner office block. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Oh, the most impressive handlebar tash I have ever seen on a Man. Worse than that, advanced ticketing is now the only option promoters are now willing to risk, destroying that brilliant spontaneous thing of being in the pub and deciding who you wanted to see and where (knowing you had a good choice of reliable venues that you knew inside out.) Wow, it was a long time ago. With alternate Saturdays at Happiness Stan's/Fourplay at Smith's and the Jazz Bistro in Farringdon. They also gave these out at the closing party in a goodie bag with a poster and a sleeping mask! 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. Or did that go the way of the marbles?! #5 Where could you find warehouse raving complete with funfair rides right in the heart of the capital? A dominant hair design was de rigueur. It was around 2000 and I remember those times as probably the best of my life. Before the Millenium Dome became the O2 Arena we know today it was home to a couple of nightclub's. Killjoy councils, student debt and stolen phones: the slow death of British clubs, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Demonstrators protest against the closure of Madame JoJos, in 2014. mixed the burlesque glamour of Soho with Londons contemporary music scene, Speaking to the Guardian after its closure, Marcus Harris, Hackney council revoked the clubs licence, the capitals biggest modern developments, stand in the way of the Crossrail development, taking the scalp of the Metro with the same swoop of the sword that ended the Astoria. Every club claims that its all about the music but in Plastic Peoples case, the ideology really did manifest. The Moonstone, St John's Precinct, 1974, from The Lost Pubs and Clubs of Liverpool City Centre DVD by John Harrison Barry Fairfield said: "Great memories, my favourite club was The Beachcomber." 53. London nightclubs facing 'perfect storm' of threats . We then went our seperate ways. surprised Heaven isnt in thereas well as SoundshaftGood article though! But if you were part of that tiny privileged crowd then you would have been drinking, dancing and pestering David Bailey to take your portrait in Scotch of St. James. It was where world-famous artists like Adele and The XX cut their teeth, and was a gem of the North London nightlife scene. The venue hosted international DJs as well as some seminal club nights such as broken beat fix Co-op and dubstep-founding FWD>>. Simon brought the three nights that were being run at Sublime, Beatfix, Cargo and Voodoo and moved its DJs (including Peewee Ferris, Nik Fish, Craig Obey, Bexta and Kate Monroe) into Home's Friday night. Nice read Scary thought that Ive actually worked at all of them!!! 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 was one of the premiere south London nightspots of the time, with Glenn Miller, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin among the top names to grace its stage. London's night-time economy is estimated to contribute 17-26.bn in . 11. It was 2 for a beer which was great value at the time. I dont think so. Unfortunately, I cant say I experienced all of them. I half remember a night at Bagleys sitting in an ice cream fridge next to the dancefloor. Pete x. Im good thanks Pete. The End was the brainchild of DJs Mr C and Layo. Lots of good memories but it was living on borrowed time even back then in the early 00s. Luxury London is not responsible for the content of external sites. The duo ran the popular basement club in Holborn for years. These exclusive extracts and photos tell the story of. Im surprised The Gardening Club wasnt there. Maggie's, 329 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL, maggies-club.com The Jazz Caf 5 Parkway Every Saturday night, the Jazz Caf hosts I Love the 80s v I Love the 90s, a retro night combining all the best bits of. After all, it did have a capacity pushing 4,000 people and a 24-hour drinking licence. For drum and bass legend Fabio, who hosted Swerve, the clubs midweek blowout, every Wednesday, it was one of the first clubs in London built by DJs for DJs. The Astoria, Soho1976-2009Not even Londons largest live music club could stand in the way of the Crossrail development. People may rave about London's nightlife, but compared to other big cities, clubs and bars shut early and are expensive. However, I do hold dear the fact I took advantage of the last ever NYE at The End..needless to say Laurent Garnier did not disappoint:). 18. This week, Boris Johnson has been considering a decision that will affect the future of Londons most famous nightclub. I remember having to take my shoes off for them to be searched. Kids going out today wont realise its a tragedy, but it is. We need a new visionary. The street was home to the 1980s Batcave nightclub where regulars such as Robert Smith, Marc Almond and Alice Coop. In the 1990s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. I will never forget it. Happy days. A real eye opener, that night. A producers first booking at the club was a serious rite of passage. Hailed as Kilburn's "last late night venue", The Good Ship announced its closure to the dismay of comedy and live music lovers across London in September 2017. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. I (just about) have wonderful memories of all 5 of those venues. 051. Heads of whistling into the sunset. I was the promoter of Double Dipped at Bagleys on Friday nights around 91 93 the cross in king cross the best partyever is vertigo italian style, thanks Joel glad you like Electric and the Van Dyk show smashed it. There was no place to hide. Well, sort of in fairness as all venues involved being pretty blitzed. 9. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Thanks to this article I have found a local website for local people. By the 90s, everyone from Desmond Dekker to the Prodigy had played there. But it was torn down in 2009 to make way for the new Elizabeth Line. No Bar Rumba though? The club was also hugely important for the capitals LGBT scene, hosting sellout weekly bonanza G-A-Y, known for getting stars as bright as Kylie and Britney on stage, as well as for dropping balloons on everyone at regular intervals. It was the venues teen parties that got it into hot water, however, when police found evidence of underage drinking there in 2009. The huge venue, which filled six arches, brought a Balearic party vibe to a run-down corner of London, with club nights including Glitterati and Cheeky People. Enjoyed the trip into nostalgia very much.. The regulars often spent hours preparing for the night, and the morning the night morphed into. No 6 - Bagleys - London Bagleys was one of London's largest venues throughout the Nineties. In the early 2000s it incorporated the successful Pitt Street club Sublime in the late 1990s, run by Simon Page. Salmon and Compass in Angel. A great article , and so sad that many of these truly iconic places may be but a memory in the minds of millions . Located in the west lodge outside Euston Station, it ran from 1995 to 2008. I think the concern is that given the way that redevelopment is happening across town, one day soon there wont be any suitable spaces where clubs can settle. Nice article Tom, brought back some memories. People from across the capital will flock to Herbal, an exposed brick warehouse which regularly hosted big name DJs. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. THANKS. Bagleys was always my favourite. Those that were there will never forget and those that werent would wish they were if they knew. Best crowd ever! I was there solidly for several years and partook in all you have mentioned above (and more). 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. In Berlin you can rave for days at the Berghain without ever having to leave and in Madrid no one hits the "discoteca" before 4am. Gaz ran a weekly night there from. Boy George worked the cloakrooms, Spandau Ballet played their early gigs here and you simply (for better or worse) would never have heard Ultravox or Visage were it not for the Blitz Club. Its sad though, as these were truly iconic clubs I am not from UK, but had a chance to party in Turnmills and The Fridge at their best times I felt everyone is equal kind of things there. Joe Blogs, Great article Tom and indeed sad loss for Londons once outstanding clubland. Losing those places feels like losing a family member never to return. Ill email you! Cans of beer 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. End of story.. I used to go to Whoop it Up every Friday during 1998-2002; it was a fantastic place to go. Peter Gatien produced the 1993 film A Bronx Tale after having produced it as a one-man play. And while theres nothing worse than the club bore going on about how the music and the parties were so much better back in the day, we should give these classic institutions more reverence. Clubs in Mayfair London are the most prestigious nightclubs in town. Hi Martyn! In the 90s, it was all about wild weekly. London, became a popular lesbian bar at the end of the 1990s. Amen. Some partners do not ask for your consent to process your data and rely on their legitimate business interest. London Boys singles chronology. I also have a book given out on The Ends 10th birthday which is a coffee table book but still good. 8. how about PLEASED on a wednesday at the Velvet underground !!! Since June 15, non-essential shops have been able to reopen and now leisure attractions are starting to open as well. 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. A perfect storm of London property economics, redevelopment zones and major transport improvements (rather than any lack of interest from music fans) has seen off an unprecedented number of key venues in the last few years. Madame JoJo's closure was a massive blow to Soho 's nightlife scene. Today the building is, quite fittingly, home to an arts organisation with new plans afoot to take the arts venue into the future. You can withdraw your consent or find out more by clicking on our Privacy Policy link below. I think the last great night I had in a bigger club was Shelter at Egg in 2005. Great memories though. Glad to have been part of that London dance scene. We also ran revesceen magazeen Surely he must be out by now. When record producer and DJ Paul Oakenfold went to Ibiza in 1985 to celebrate his birthday, he hired a villa and invited then-unknown DJs Nicky Holloway, Pete Tong and Danny Rampling. Ironically, the development never happened and the club was eventually reopened as the Den and Centro. musical boundaries being broken, relationships being formed, inspiration etc, is then taken and truned into something else. Much better than the cross! Real friendships were made, some that lasted a few hours and some, decades. Fabric is the Only venue to stick to its principles avoiding putting in any old rubbish that draws a crowd. Crazy night. We do have to move on though and surely there are opportunities for a new generation of people who want to create new nightclub venues, with fresh ideas. A great venue But in the 1990s it was plagued by bad publicity and following a drug-related . By the mid-1990s the venue was no longer used as a cinema, instead functioning as a music venue, nightclub and snooker hall. 3 books with local connections, Two cultural winter highlights: La Maupin and LuYang, 3 things to consider: Makers Market, New Wine Bar and Live Jazz, Leigh Hunt and the secret history of 13 Mortimer Terrace NW5, Its 10 years since Fields Beneath, Camden Brewery, The Grafton and Pizza East opened, The Parakeet, Kentish Town: what you need to know, The Parakeet Kentish Town: ex-Brat chef in the kitchen, A beginners guide to.Harringay Green Lanes. Cheers Mike. Peter Gatien is mentioned in the lyrics of three songs: 17. These might have often been dank, crumbling, smelly old places, but they are where countless people enjoyed some of the most intense and vital moments of their lives. Magic was created on those dancefloors and longstanding relationships and friends. But in London most places turf revellers out well before 4am and there's a severe lack of "after hour" options. So many wonderful memories, so many great pills. Cue acid house, bucket hats, baggy T-shirts and lots of sweat. With a capacity of barely 200, the vibe, somehow, always kept its intimate, non-exclusive air. 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. Went to all of them, I think Turnmills shades it for me for atmosphere, but I probably had my best nights out at the End. We put a swimming pool onthe terrace one night, fairground rides another. Have to confess my favorites were Frantic at the Academy, and The Fridge. Turnmills building being totally destroyed is the ultimate, inexcusable vandalism though. Have some great memories from that place when the people from Hooj used to celebrate their parties there. London's lost nightclubs in pictures A new book by DJ and writer Dave Haslam offers a fascinating glimpse into London's clubbing history. The MyLondon team tells London stories for Londoners. The exterior of Hammersmith Palais nightclub in 1968 when it was still known as Hammersmith Palais de Danse . It was almost impossible due to vibration from the soundsystem Later feeling sick in the stomach because of the same reason. The Shim Sham Club, which opened on Wardour Street in the mid-1930s, was described as 'London's miniature Harlem'. magazine. Was often at Bagley's but it was never my first choice. Bagleys moody security also trying to half in your gak. Despite a big campaign to save it, the club fell victim to a compulsory purchase order from Hackney council to build a new cinema. Sold out, obviously, although there might be a ticket on the door for 30. Nights spent on the VIP/guestlist gate were also quite entertaining as was the office at 5am in the morning when I went to pick up my wage before driving home to my university campus in Watford. Many a themed student bash was hosted at London Bridge's notorious Cable Club in the mid 2000s. Between 1987 and 1990, when police pressure forced its closure, Shoom was where the London dance club as we know it today was born. The West End establishment started out as a burlesque club but later became a staple for Central London's "fringe-culture" community. It had its licence revoked after a "serious incident of disorder" in 2014 and its closure left many Londoners with heavy hearts. Its loyal following of drum and bass fans would flock there every Wednesday for Swerve, the legendary midweek session. lol, The tranny on stilts In the 1950s and 1960s, especially with the growing popularity of the Gateways nightclub in Chelsea, . This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Wednesday 10 June 2015. Sign up to our weekly email. In 2018 it was bought by chain The Deltic Group and given a. Im amazed u didnt mention that John Newman was the father of both Danny and Paul Newman. With the post-lockdown future of so many live music venues in doubt, Paul Tallings new book is a timely reminder of what we have already lost. 1. Great memories for me toobut pickling clubs in aspic is a sign of ld age, new generations inven their own vibes in new venues.Some of those big clubs that are eulogised here were seen at the time by older clubbersd as too corporate and bland. Luckily they are putting up a great fight, so Ministry wont find itself demolished just yet. Electrowerkz was the name!!! The Black Sheep Bar in Croydon High Street (Image: David Cook) This High Street venue in Croydon, which was loved for its alternative club nights and live music, closed in 2013 after 15 years in service. Limelight in Atlanta was also a place to see and spot celebrities over the years. When the lease ran out, Turnmills left amicably, leaving the buildings owners to develop the site into an office block. Oasis performed their debut London show at The . It wasnt always such a corporate machine, however. Despite the epic interior, or perhaps because of it, the venue struggled to pull in the punters during its later years, blaming the recession for its eventual closure. It was the trend-setting precursor to London's super clubs, and transformed the terrain of LGBTQ clubbing in the capital. I remember Bagleys that was a long time ago. One for you beer and one for the otherThat place was magic. The smell of leather was unmistakeable! . For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section. 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. It had to close due to Network Rail redevelopment in 2013. At Camden a Palace, I met my best friend, who is now the godmother of my 7 year old son. 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. I lost my marbles in all of these places in the 90s. The sad fact of the matter is that there aren't the same options there used to be. I frequented all of these bar Velvet and had many a great night in all. Plastic People, Shoreditch2000-2015The new year started with a shock for clubbers, when renowned east London bass-cave Plastic People announced it was closing, pretty much instantly. After searching for ages Ive just stumbled across an archaic website that still has photos and even videos of all three Kings Cross clubs Canvas, The Cross and The Key. The Grosvenor Cinema opened in 1936. Must be sat looking pretty on a fair few coffee tables to this day, The cross & turnmills, nothing did or has come close. Turning around and seeing floor fountains and Mail on Sunday readers sipping lattes and eating Danish pastries made my heart sink. Having recently celebrated its 50th birthday, Tramp has changed remarkably little in the half century since the small door on Jermyn Street in Mayfair opened its doors. I wouldnt even know where to go nowadays for a night out. Ultimate . Home. When a property developer came along offering to buy the End and its sister bar next door, AKA, they decided to accept the offer. Matter, Greenwich2008-2010It was perhaps always a slightly over-optimistic proposition opening a nightclub in Greenwich, let alone one inside the Millennium Dome, but if anyone was going to have a good stab at it, then it would be the pair behind Fabric: Cameron Leslie and Keith Reilly. Where to find the February issue of Kentishtowner, Where to find the January 2019 issue of Kentishtowner, Where to find the December issue of Kentishtowner, http://www.amazon.co.uk/CROSS-1993-2003-Jonathan-CUTTING/dp/B0010786KI, http://wharferj.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/stealth-the-blue-note/. New venues although arguably more suitable in some considerations like Matter just dont possess the necessary special ingredient like the late great Turnmills anymore. 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Ministry of Sound. I have one precious copy, sadly. It was the place to go. Despite pioneering an anything goes party culture in London, by the late noughties, the buzz was fading. It always felt like it was on borrowed time after that. 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.
