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The attack on London’s club culture continues – Crucifix Lane to close after Easter
House | Tuesday 31st March 2015 | Christina
The establishment is at it again: after two final farewell gatherings at Easter, Crucifix Lane is the next London nightclub to fall foul of rich redevelopers and callous gentrification. Just around the corner from Cable, who suffered the same fate not so long ago and in the same set of railway arches, Network Rail are coming in to take control of the space to make way for London Bridge Station expansion.
Crucifix Lane opened in its present guise at the beginning of 2011 but has been a vital entertainment hub in the heart of the city for three decades. Managed by Leefest and Counter Culture founder Alex Brooks, the much loved and respected underground club has played host to many legendary nights such as Steve Lawler’s infamous Harlem Nights, Funkyzeit, Lo*Kee, Night Slugs, Bugged Out, Whirl-y-Gig, Solo Danza, Cartuli’s Day and international label showcases from Pampa Records and Perlon.
Back when it opened in the early nineties, the club played host to Sabresonic, a weekly night by Andrew Weatherall that saw The Chemical Brothers play their first London show from a cubby hole as they were too scared to play on stage. The band also recorded their seminal ‘Song To The Siren’ live at the aforementioned show. Bodyrockers also filmed their video for ‘I Like The Way’ there, so it truly is a place that has played an important part in dance heritage.
Before another piece of London’s clubbing history is consigned to the bins by the corporate elite, head down to Crucifix Lane for their final parties. On Thursday 2nd April, Cartuli’s Day will host Obsolete Music Technology aka Steven Tang, Janina, Lamache plus more secret guests, as well as residents DAYV, Unai Trotti, Raphael, Jon Sojo and Remy Allocco. Solo Danza has decided to party at the club one last time, so on Saturday 4th April, stripped back techno titans Margaret Dygas, Tobi Neumann, Dennis Christopher, Leroy Roberts and more will all play.
As General Manager Alex Brooks has said, “Crucifix Lane is special because it’s completely unique in London. It’s like an underground 'warehouse' party, but with the creature comforts of home…It’s a place to get lost in, and without being judged. It's a place where extended sets are normal, where people feel comfortable enough to get loose, and we harness a safe clubbing environment for all of our staff and customers….All good things come to an end. Its time for us to leave the area as the new wave of residential and businesses arrives.”
Get down to Crucifix Lane and give the club the send-off it deserves. Head to the Crucifix Lane Facebook page for more info and tickets.
