Without much fuss, Londons Lightbox has raised the bar when it comes to club venues. Its not just another balance of faux-warehouse this, intimate basement that: its a vision from the future...
Alex Jukes
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Date published: 1st Sep 2009
THE LIGHTBOX
Vauxhall needs this kind of musical commitment TIME OUT
The Lightbox is an assult on all the sensesMIXMAG
Cutting-edge, pioneering and crucially music-focused DJ
·GLORYHOLE: DIRTY VEGAS play an exclusive London gig as the much talked about party
·The mighty MIMO present the return of MISTRESS DA FUNK
·Gouranga Celebrate whats hot in the world of electronic music with their annual awards feat. SPEKTRE, CHRIS HAILDAY & HELGE KUHL
·MEAN RECORDS: Up and coming London house and techno label Mean Records sets up stall at the lightbox, with KATE SIMKO
·ZOMBIE PLAYTIME: Shane Watchas infamous bash descends under the Lights
·BRAND NEW WEBSITE: www.thelightboxlondon.co.uk
·FULL LISTINGS AND EVEN MORE GUESTS BELOW
LIGHTBOX, LONDON
Without much fuss, Londons Lightbox has raised the bar when it comes to club venues. Its not just another balance of faux-warehouse this, intimate basement that: its a vision from the future, an assault on the senses, an all encompassing club experience unmatched in this country.
Gone are the nights of tired lasers and the odd monochromatic strobe effects. Instead, Lightbox offers total submersion amongst thousands of pinprick LEDs, each controlled independently or manipulated as one, with the aim being to disseminate mind from body, reality from fiction. Lights line the walls and the ceiling, box clubbers in and add a visual element to a night out as never experienced before. Truth is, Lightbox makes those famed scenes from Saturday Night Fever look like a war torn country during black out.
In just 12 months, this futuristic, neon wardrobe has hosted events from some of the scenes smartest club brands. From the house decadence of Azulis parties past, though more techno slanted nights Isst, Fervor and Cadence, artists like Tiefschwartz, Reboot and Martin Landsky have all been illuminated at the Lightbox.
With such a solid start, it comes as no surprise that the quality of event being put on at Lightbox show no signs of dimming. Shogun Audio showcase Alex Perez and Friction in August, Glory Hole offer Dirty Vegas in September, Mimo present Mistress Da Funk in September and, in October, Shane Watcha treats all to a special set from an as yet unannounced techno titan courtesy of his Zombies Ate My Brain night. On top of that, there is a Gouranga awards ceremony on September 19th at which The GAG Awards will be presented, as will a set of fine house and techno courtesy of Mistress de Funk.
Welcome to your new favourite club.
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FULL LISTINGS
The Light Box, 6a South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, London
September Listings
Londons most exciting new venue, The Lightbox, continues its exceptional start with a tantalising line-up for September.
Having already become a firm favourite with DJs and club goers alike thanks to its thumping system and incredible lights, its already hosted the likes of Gregor Tresher, Deepgroove, Tiefschwarz and Manuel Tur, South Londons hottest underground will prove to be the place to be for discerning party monsters.
Listings as follows
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Friday September 4,
22:00-late
Glory Hole
Dirty Vegas (Toolroom/Global Underground)
Robotwon (live-in records)
Fish Don't Dance DJs (Get Loaded 09 / Mixmag)
Dan McKie (1980 / Pacha / Big In Ibiza)
S.A.M (GloryHole Music)
Tim Park (GloryHole Music)
TonyPony (GloryHole Music)
Room 2: Catachouc
Do the Dü
Non-Stop Now
Rough Disko
Peepfreaks
The first Friday of September sees a return to the capital of chart-bothering, grammy-scooping electro house duo Dirty Vegas with support from Robotwon, S.A.M and Dan McKie, whilst Room 2 is hosted by Cata Chouc. Price: £8
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Friday September 11, 22:00-late
Mean Records presents Kate Simko
Kate Simko
Cesare vs Disorder
Rudolf
Soho
Canary Foutaine vs Zippy
Onirik
£10 otd £8 concessions
Up and coming London house and techno label Mean Records sets up stall at the lightbox, with Kate Simko ( Spectral Sound, Ghostly International) Cesare vs Disorder ( Dumb Unit, Stock 5, Mean) Rudolf ( Thema, Serialism, Nervmusic, Mean) Soho (Like That, Multivitamins, Phonica) Canary Fontaine vs Zippy ( Serialism, Mean, Genesa) Onirik ( Foreplay, Melt It, Essential Reload) all in attendance. Price £10 on the door , £8 concessions
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Friday September 18, 22:00-late
Gorranga
Spektre
Chris Haliday
Helge Kuhl
John Monkman
£12
London techno brand welcomes very special guests Spektre for its awards ceremony the GAG awards.. The duo, comprising Paul Maddox and Filthy Rich, have been causing a major stir since breaking through last year. Goranga Sept 18th - big gouranga award ceremony coming up in September. Chris Halliday, Helge Kuhl and John Monkman are also in attendance. Price: TBC
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Saturday, September 19, 22:00-late
Mimo
Mistress Da Funk
Chris Mimo
Sam Cherry
Danny Francis
£15
Having relocated, Mimi continues its residency in its new home. Tonight sees Mistress De Funk, along with Chris MiMo and Sam Cherry. Room 2 is hosted by Frolic and features Danny Francis plus guests. Prices: £12 concessions, £15 on the door.
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Friday September 24
Zombies Ate My Brain
22:00-late
£10
Shane Watcha
Clint Lee
The Zombies team return with a guest so special theyre keeping them under wraps until the night. In the past theyve welcomed the likes of Booka Shade and Mathew Jonson, so expect big things and make sure you get there early to avoid a let-down! Advance early bird tickets £10
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