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While The Place could generate a heady atmosphere with a smaller headcount, Valentino’s needed a big crowd to get it jumping. But when it was full, it delivered some of the best nights out for me and my friends. From foam parties and all-you-can-drink sessions, to fairgrounds on the car park, Vally’s was not afraid to mix it up.

Clubland began as a series of compilation albums in 2002 and was the umbrella brand for an entire movement of commercial dance music which spawned countless classic dance hits over the past 20 years with artists such as Cascada, Scooter, BassHunter and Ultrabeat amongst many, many more – selling 30m albums

Once again we’ll be in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Aberdeen but new venues now included in Belfast and Nottingham. While I was less keen on the American Diner part of the club – I can still taste one of their burgers that I threw up shortly after a lengthy stint on the Smirnoff Ice – it was nice to have the option to be able to get food. It was also a great place to escape the dancefloor between tunes and be able to chat. Following the massive success of last year’s tour – we are proud to announce that Clubland will be returning to the UK arena for six shows in April/ May of 2024. Was it a great band or the venue that made the time so special... or was there just something in the air? I walk-danced towards the balcony that circled a portion of the basement dancefloor to take in the sight below. Lasers played over the pulsating crowd who jumped and moved in unison as one tune merged seamlessly into the next.

The Void, in particular, was a favoured destination for clubbers from all over the UK, regularly hosting world-famous DJs such as Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Judge Jules and local legend, Pete Bromley. Then there were Fat Cats, Revolution, Varsity, Manhattan’s, Chicos and more I can’t recall – all places we frequented at one time or another, forging friendships, building relationships, laughing and toasting a future too distant to care about.These are some of the artists who will be there – make sure you’re there with them for a special night! It was an eye-opening experience for a young lad from Cheadle, but I have rarely spent time in such a welcoming and carefree crowd since. Read More Related Articles

But there was more to The Place than just the basement. If a change of pace was required late on, you had the option of the upstairs bar, where the music was less intense in volume and pace. I didn’t know it at the time, but that record started a love affair with clubbing and dance music that would go on to shape my life well into my late 20s, costing me thousands of pounds in vinyl and DJ equipment.

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Mystiques played host to one of the best nights out of my life. We went for a friend’s 18th and, honestly, I smiled and laughed myself hoarse. There are more pubs, clubs and bars I want to mention because, in all honesty, we were spoilt for choice.