Thursday 28 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Corsica Studios

A superbly designed two-room club and arts venue that captures the feeling of an illegal party in a squatted industrial space - while still being clean, well-organised and close to central London. There's absolutely no passing trade here (it's pretty hard to find, in fact), so if you want to be sure of a night where everyone is there for the music, this is the place to go. Corsica Studios is home to many of London's oddest and most daring clubbing experiences, with a consistent focus on the cutting edge of electronic and indie experimentation, all played out on two Funktion 1 sound-systems. The opposite of the polished superclub experience available across the road at Ministry of Sound.

DJ Sadiq Gill - Proud2

In the sad shell of the Millennium Dome, a superclub was born, going by the name of Proud2. Sporting one of the world’s most powerful audio sound systems, heaps of high tech art lighting and a Body Sonic dance floor (meaning that the floor moves with the music). This ambitious project was the brainchild of the nightlife masters who brought us Proud Camden; they took over the 2,600 capacity Matter club space, drenched it in decadent gilded glam, smothered it in chandeliers, soaked the walls in art deco and flung open their doors to throngs of eager partygoers. Proud2 is more akin with the type of clubs you might find in the Balearic Islands and, in hopeful anticipation of steamy summer weather, it is also the proud owner of London’s largest smoking area, which comes complete with its own bars, food vans, heated beds and state of the art parasols. Proud2 comes with all the superclub trimmings; a sterling lineup of world class music and wallet-draining prices to match.

DJ Sadiq Gill - Proud Camden

Not the easiest of places to find yet Camden Proud has easily found a place in the hearts of many. This art gallery by day becomes a superb venue for live music and parties at night, attracting up-and-coming eclectic acts as well as established stars such as Peter Doherty, Dizzee Rascal and Amy Winehouse. Located in Camden Stables Market along a cobbled back street, the painstakingly restored venue is spread between a large main room (with huge wooden beams propping up a high ceiling), the quirky stables of the 200-year-old Grade II listed horse hospital and a spacious terrace area with seating and winter-time heating. Individual horse compartments make for an amusing setting to drink and be merry, and can also be hired out for private events. Anyone who fails to be won over by the charm and uniqueness of Proud Camden must have got up on the wrong side of bed. This is a splendid, different and exciting venue with friendly staff, a trendy crowd and enough going on to keep you entertained and coming back for more. If you have yet to visit, we suggest you rectify that as soon as possible.

DJ Sadiq Gill - Cable

Since the closure of clubland stalwarts The Cross, The Key, Canvas, Turnmills and The End, pessimists began to see London's glass as well and truly half empty. But the recent influx of clubs popping up south of the river - and in particular, like Cable, underneath the arches near London Bridge - shows that the glass is clearly more than half full, as a new generation of nightspots rises from the ashes. Located in the Bermondsey Street tunnel nearby London Bridge tube, the 1000-capacity Cable is spread over three archways (each with its own bar) and two dance floors (with a bespoke soundsystem by European sound specialists Nova). Just short of a full 24-hour licence, the club opens until 6am on Fridays and Saturdays and has grown both in popularity and size since opening its doors back in 2009. 2012 saw the unveiling of the mysterious third room - a sister club named Relay - which comes complete with its own independent line-up of live music, comedy and clubnights.

DJ Sadiq Gill - Studio 338

Following a major refurbishment, Studio 338 reopened in spectacular style in March 2014, with Mark 'MK' Kinchen, Kevin Saunderson and Kate Simko all on the line-up. With a capacity of 3,000, the vast dance venue is London's biggest nightclub and aims to bring Ibiza-style clubbing to the capital. Equipped with state-of-the-art visual technology and a VOID sound system, it's ideal for major electro and techno nights, and it also doubles as an event space. Located in Greenwich it isn't exactly in the city's clubbing hotspots but with an all-night outdoor terrace that has hot air pumped into it you can always pretend you're off on your holidays.

Monday 25 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - The Qube Project

Promising to "submerge party-goers into a cornucopia of pleasure" The Qube Project basement club opened in Victoria in October 2014 with music from some of Europe's most hailed and respected DJs. The 1,500 capacity club is divided into three rooms, a small disco room, a garage room, and the main room fitted with state of the art sound and lighting. On the DJ list are names like: Klingande - two 24-year-olds from Croix in northern France united by their love of electro - Cyril Hahn, Crom and Thanh, Miguel Campbell, Finnebassen, Krankbrother, and Edu Imbernon - a Spanish DJ has enjoyed spectacular global success whose sounds include an anthemic remix of The XX.

Sunday 24 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Mahiki

A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where the royals go the celebs follow and you're likely to see a few of them here too. Scarlett Johansson and Paris Hilton are among the A-listers who've dropped by when they're in town. Despite its popularity and ensuing publicity the door policy is really relaxed, there are no guest lists and the Polynesian vibe is chilled out with Tahiti inspired tropical cocktails. The Pina Coladas come served in frozen pineapples and the Coconut Bomb in a real coconut, if you're feeling like a party try the infamous treasure chest (a heady mix underscored by a litre of vodka and costing £140 a pop). It's a steep £800 for a table but you're better off just turning up - get there early and you don't need to book. Piers Adam and Nick House certainly know how to run nightclubs. 

Saturday 23 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Ginglik

Ginglik is truly an 'underground' club nestling as it does under Shepherd's Bush Green - in a former public toilet. Supernaturally friendly staff, and the hard-to-spot entrance have given it a real local feel - and the regular crowd all seem to know each other, the musicians and the staff. The venue plays host to comedy, live music and movie nights, as well as lots of excellent DJs. Narrowly escaping a threatened closure early in 2009, thanks to the untiring efforts of Ginglik's organisers Tam and Col, the much loved club has had a reprieve. It's dark, dingy and utterly individual. Just watch out for the really torrential downpours - when it's cats and dogs it's likely to be a bit soggy on the inside too. It's always worth keeping an eye on the line up - you never know what you might find. Robin Williams did a surprise gig here one dark November night and my cousin Gabby appeared with her 'Other Animals' band the time before that. Lucikly, despite some starry guests the place remains resolutely (and literally) down to earth. London could do with more places like this.

Friday 22 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - KOKO

KOKO offers a great mixture of live bands and club nights that have put it at the heart of the Camden nightlife. The huge stage, broad balconies and plush upstairs bars are a reminder of its former role as the Camden Theatre (which originally opened its doors in 1900), and the deep red colour scheme, chandeliers and gilt molding give it a decadent air that matches the rock stars who grace the stage. It has an illustrious rock 'n' roll history, having hosted The Clash and the Sex Pistols in the 1970s, and The Eurythmics, Madness and Madonna in the 1980s. It became a much-loved scuzzy rock club in the 1990s, before being restored and reopened in 2004. In July 2010 came the addition of a huge 850 square foot roof terrace beneath the venue's iconic illuminated sign, open every Friday throughout the summer, free for non-ticket holders from 5.30pm-10pm (unless there is an early show).

Thursday 21 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Notting Hill Arts Club

Pricey but always fun, this subterranean dive in the heart of trendy West London enjoys a steady crowd and on big nights it gets absolutely packed with trendy young things. The Arts Club is the definition of expensive fun. You won't want to leave. The dangerously tasty circular bar overlooks one room equipped with dozens of comfy chairs and tables. Rising from a comfortable chat you can hit the dance floor in the next door room which is basically dominated by a huge, crisp sound rig. The music policy is commendably eclectic and you?re as likely to hear Hip Hop as House. Whatever happens you are sure to enjoy the 'NIHAC' as it is known by locals. An all round good bet for a big night in a small place.

Wednesday 20 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Babylon at the Roof Gardens

Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails in the Spanish garden, or picking at salads on the terrace, and enjoying stunning views of West London. Babylon at the Roof Gardens is a glitzy spot, with lots of fiddly, sexy little things on the menu, but sturdier types are catered for too, with meat-heavy grills, barbecues and excellent fresh fish. In winter a fire and cosy booths make Babylon a soothing spot, but it is at its best on the hottest summer nights, when you can eat under the stars in a lush garden a hundred feet above the capital and then boogie the night away.

Tuesday 19 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Fabric

Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast some of the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded on diversity and willingness to showcase new talent alongside its brilliant residents, planning its nights around great music, rather than flying in superstar DJs. Feel the bass bleed through the speakers buried in the floor and recline in style on the famous bed seats at one of their top regular nights. FabricLive on Fridays is regularly rammed and draws some of the biggest names in breakbeat, drum'n' bass, indie and electro. Saturday nights showcase underground talent, internationally respected masters of electronic music and established live acts, while Sunday nights (and Monday mornings) give partygoers a chance to indulge in some serious dancefloor hedonism with the Wetyourself crew. Because it's such a famous brand, Fabric gets horribly crowded sometimes, but the best acts usually don't come on until 3am, when the tourists have gone and the hardcore clubbers have space to party.

Saturday 16 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - The Queen Of Hoxton

Bar, club and art collective, the Queen of Hoxton prides itself on being a youth club for the adults of the east side. Opened in March 2009, the East End venue hosts a regular programme of music, art installations, photographic exhibitions, fringe theatre and screenings. The ground floor décor features window etchings, graffiti, ivy and a landscape of benches and screens. While the games room boasts table-football, vintage pinball and a Brighton pier 1960's gaming rarity. The Queen's basement bar caters for film nights, fringe theatre and loud, sweaty raves that are known to for being rather hedonistic. In the summer, a roof terrace with faux grass and white ornamental garden furniture can hold up to 250 people under the sunshine and is offers spectacular views across London.

DJ Sadiq Gill - Scala

Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The venue welcomed legends like Iggy Pop during the 70s, but didn't become a purely music venue until 1993. Since then though it has seen an illustrious series of soon-to-be-famous bands pass though the doors, including Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers, Scissor Sisters and Coldplay. Its origins are still clearly visible in the high-ceiling main room, with its steep balconies, and focus on a central stage. The old layout works really well allowing you to watch the bands from in the pit, on one of the raised tiers, or in the upper gallery of seats - so short or tall, sitting or standing, you can get close to the music. The venue has four floors, which hold three bars, and two dance floors.

More information here:

http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Bars_and_Clubs/The_Scala/0e43/

DJ Sadiq Gill - Corsica Studios

A superbly designed two-room club and arts venue that captures the feeling of an illegal party in a squatted industrial space - while still being clean, well-organized and close to Central London. There's absolutely no passing trade here (it's pretty hard to find, in fact), so if you want to be sure of a night where everyone is there for the music, this is the place to go. Corsica Studios is home to many of London's oddest and most daring clubbing experiences, with a consistent focus on the cutting edge of electronic and indie experimentation, all played out on two Funktion 1 sound systems. The antithesis of the super club experience available across the road at Ministry of Sound.

More information:

http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Nightlife/Corsica_Studios/4c2e/

Monday 11 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Pacha

Pacha
Terminus Place, Victoria, London, SW1V 1JR

Pacha is the shamelessly glamorous antidote to London's gritty clubbing scene. Their stated intention has always been to recreate the Ibiza experience in London, a policy which extends from their line-ups of top European DJs to the stinging prices on the door. Located in a historic 1920s building behind the very unglamorous Victoria Station, Pacha is dripping with glitterballs and chandeliers, and the building has original oak panelling and an elegant stunning stained glass ceiling. There's a gallery overlooking the main dance floor, and a second dance area with its own sound system, plus a terrace in the summer. The crowd is stylish and beautiful, and you will definitely need to dress to impress here.

It is considered to be one of the Top Nightclubs in London.

Source: http://www.londontown.com/London/London_Top_Clubs 

Wednesday 6 May 2015

DJ Sadiq Gill - Electric Brixton

The website for the Electric Brixton is http://electricbrixton.uk.com/

Electric Brixton
Town Hall Parade
London
SW2 1RJ

0207 274 2290

Upcoming Events:
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/events.php

Previous Events (see what you missed..haha):
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/previous-events.php

Tickets and Ticket Information:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/artist/946410?brand=electricbrixton

News (a little outdated as of this post):
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/news.php

Gallery (none for May):
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/gallery.php

VIP (cool pictures):
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/vip.php

Employment Opportunities / Hire:
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/hire.php

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/faq.php

Contact Electric Brixton:
http://electricbrixton.uk.com/contact.php