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Ministry Reconstructs Its VIP for the First Time in 15 Years
The sounds of construction have been echoing through Elephant and Castle recently, as Ministry of Sound undergoes a major transformation of its VIP area. Welcome to No Velvet Rope Society - an inclusive new experience designed for true music lovers, with a focus on elevated sound and a new mezzanine overlooking the infamous Box.
Ministry of Sound has unveiled a forward-facing new chapter with its £500,000 transformation - the venue's first major renovation in 15 years. Guests now enter through a gritty back-alley entrance, a deliberate nod to its raw 90s roots. Inside, a newly built mezzanine offers a high-spec sound experience with direct views into it’s main arena The Box, immersing guests in the iconic Martin Audio sound system that helped make Ministry a global name.
Says Caitlin McAllister, Group Managing Director, Ministry of Sound, “The launch of our new VIP space marks a bold new chapter for Ministry of Sound. This transformation has been a personal passion project of mine for years, and seeing it finally come to life is incredibly special. We’ve literally knocked down walls to open up the space and connect it directly to The Box, creating a seamless, elevated experience that brings guests and artists even closer to the music, the energy, and the atmosphere that define our club. This isn’t just a refurbishment; it’s a reimagining of what a night out should feel like — captivating, electric, and unmistakably Ministry”
No Velvet Rope Society is Ministry of Sound’s fresh take on VIP culture—stripping away the exclusivity in favour of something more meaningful. It’s built for music lovers who want deeper, more connected experiences.
A limited number of founding memberships are available for just £150 a year and include VIP access at all events bar student-only nights, queue jump, birthday Moët with table bookings, 15% off first table spend, and priority access for future reservations.
The new VIP area is now open for reservations [Book Here]
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On Thu, 10 Jul 2025 at 08:00, Belle Richardson <belle@jukeboxpr.co.uk> wrote:
Hi,Belle here, reaching out as Ministry of Sound announces the official launch of its newly renovated VIP area.
The £500,000 refurbishment marks the first full renovation of Ministry's VIP space in over a decade, introducing a new Concept, the No Velvet Rope Society, a 'Speakeasy' style entrance, major structural rework, and revamped membership scheme. Having soft-launched this new chapter on 28 June at Ministry’s Disco Daddy night, the newly renovated VIP officially launches July 10th. It's just the start for the London superclub that has major plans going into it's 35th anniversary in 2026
Let us know if you'd be keen to share the news.--Ministry Reconstructs Its VIP for the First Time in 15 Years
The new concept officially launches July 10th
Sounds of construction have been echoing throughout Elephant and Castle... Ministry of Sound is deconstructing its VIP room and in its place arises something new and bold. Introducing No Velvet Rope Society; a community-led experience with a focus on elevated and inclusive listening for the most dedicated of music fans.
The former VIP area, now home to the No Velvet Rope Society, has undergone a massive half a million pound refurbishment, the first of its kind in over 10 years. Now entering from a gritty, back alley entrance, Ministry nods to its 90s rave culture roots, taking its new Citizens of Club Culture through a journey that is part illegal rave, part premium speakeasy. Inside, the newly installed mezzanine is a high-spec sound arena with direct views into The Box where guests can feel and hear the premium sound system that gave Ministry its name.
A limited number of founding memberships are available for just £150 a year and include VIP access at all events bar student-only nights, queue jump, birthday Moët with table bookings, 15% off first table spend, and priority access for future reservations.
Says Caitlin McAllister, Group Managing Director, Ministry of Sound, “ This VIP refurb has been a dream of mine since I joined Ministry of Sound 10 years ago. From the start, I knew that opening up this space to the Box would be a total game changer - not just for our guests, but for the artists too. It’s been a real passion project, and we’ve poured everything into creating something that feels bold, immersive, and electric. This isn’t just a facelift - it’s about levelling up the entire experience and bringing people even closer to the music and the energy that makes this place iconic.”
No Velvet Rope Society is a mindset. It’s Ministry of Sound’s answer to a stale VIP culture: a half a million pound reinvention that ditches hierarchy and focuses on building a community of culture seekers wanting more connected music experiences. A love letter to sound, No Velvet Rope is 90s rave culture, reimagined for the next generation.
Having soft-launched this new chapter on 28 June at Ministry’s Disco Daddy night, the newly renovated VIP officially launches July 10th.
