I'm hearing lots of rumors of a new club opening in September, anybody got any details? Has Simon Raine finally got off his backside to bring us another club after the "closures" of Bed and Republic?

Theres already talk of this over on facebook, just wondered if anybody had a clue?

I doubt its Simon Raine. Far as i know Crasher have a planning application in to rebuild

More than likely to be another Sharon & Tracey club like Embrace....

Not really much a market left in the Dance scene sadly in Sheffield with Plug & DQ doing the business

Unless its a way to drum up publicity for Oceana?

I'd include Nylon as doing the business for dance music, probably more so than DQ

is it the BASEMENT, formerly Under the Boardwalk???

Unless its a way to drum up publicity for Oceana?

I'd include Nylon as doing the business for dance music, probably more so than DQ

That's what I think it is... just from the tag line on face book. Ah well -as Embrace has to close, another one opens...

That's what I think it is... just from the tag line on face book. Ah well -as Embrace has to close, another one opens...

Embrace dunt close until 2010 according to their manager!!!:help:

Embrace dunt close until 2010 according to their manager!!!:help:

You know, I read that - and read it as if it's ages away in the future - like a galaxy away - then I realised it's just eighteen months :( for the fact I got the date wrong you understand, nothing to do with embarrassce. God I feel old!

You know, I read that - and read it as if it's ages away in the future - like a galaxy away - then I realised it's just eighteen months :( for the fact I got the date wrong you understand, nothing to do with embarrassce. God I feel old!

Wow 2010 in just eighteen months like you say Edna that really is quite scary, pension time for me soon. I hope we do get a new club soon haven't had a REALLY good night in a club for about a month. That's not because i haven't been out for a month.

Wow 2010 in just eighteen months like you say Edna that really is quite scary, pension time for me soon. I hope we do get a new club soon haven't had a REALLY good night in a club for about a month. That's not because i haven't been out for a month.

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18 months wow!!! scary stuff, yep we do need a new club something to give the city a boost, would love a new crasher or just more trance nights in sheff only OffTheRails at the minute, which is monthly but the lineups are starting look good now :D

I noticed that Uropa, Berlins and Gossips (I'm keeping it old skool!) are "under offer"...but then I thought they were going to be knocked down in the not too distant future anyway?

I noticed that Uropa, Berlins and Gossips (I'm keeping it old skool!) are "under offer"...but then I thought they were going to be knocked down in the not too distant future anyway?

I keep a keen interest in the new buildings and developments in town and I am fairly sure that there are no plans to demolish that block with its closed nightcubs and carpark at the moment.

However as there will soon be 2 massive new multistorey carparks opening, it wouldn't be a surprise if this old one finishes up as surplus to requirements.

18 months wow!!! scary stuff, yep we do need a new club something to give the city a boost, would love a new crasher or just more trance nights in sheff only OffTheRails at the minute, which is monthly but the lineups are starting look good now :DI doubt you'll get more trance nights.

I doubt you'll get more trance nights.

The rumour is Crasher may put on regular events at the Academy so he might just get his wish. Also, are there any nights is sheffield that heavily feature prog house ? I reckon that could be the way to go!

I hope the new club has a regular skiffle night.

I hope they are suitably selective about who they let in.

The rumour is Crasher may put on regular events at the Academy so he might just get his wish. Also, are there any nights is sheffield that heavily feature prog house ? I reckon that could be the way to go!apart from crasher of course! To be fair between them those two nights have trance sown up, what more do you want? As for prog its not really my thing so not sure

In my dreams, someone like Terry George will reopen the old Fuel as a Gay club to be proud of...


I liked Gatecrasher, and was disappointed that it didn't reopen in the old Roxy; at least the Carling Academy that HAS opened there has some great live music!

In my dreams, someone like Terry George will reopen the old Fuel as a Gay club to be proud of...


I liked Gatecrasher, and was disappointed that it didn't reopen in the old Roxy; at least the Carling Academy that HAS opened there has some great live music!I seriously doubt anybody will ever spend serious money on a really good new gay venue in sheffield

I have heard that they are going to knock down embrace this summer at the same time they are going to knock down john lewis. Also heard rumours of gatecrasher going for a plot quite near their old place.
Just hope there is some where by septemeber.

I have heard that they are going to knock down embrace this summer at the same time they are going to knock down john lewis. Also heard rumours of gatecrasher going for a plot quite near their old place.
Just hope there is some where by septemeber.

Embrace isn't closing until 2010, as far Gatecrasher they are starting from September to hold event at the Carling Academy...As for a new home for Gatecrasher then ok it's a little out of town but so was republic from all the bars but i think the old Carpet World next to Decathlon would make a great club.

I've read that facebook group too and pretty sure its just a way to drum up interest. Afterall its only a facebook group it hardly has to be correct. I imagine "new club" will just mean a big bar has changed its name and turned all "club" on us.

The facebook group actually says "New Superclub for Sept 2008" do you really think nobody would know any info about a superclub opening in 3 months? Where is all the building works? And there would be some proffessional PR if it was..

I've read that facebook group too and pretty sure its just a way to drum up interest. Afterall its only a facebook group it hardly has to be correct. I imagine "new club" will just mean a big bar has changed its name and turned all "club" on us.

The facebook group actually says "New Superclub for Sept 2008" do you really think nobody would know any info about a superclub opening in 3 months? Where is all the building works? And there would be some proffessional PR if it was..

I think it is going to be where Flares is as isn't flares closing tonight? 3 months for a refurb seems about right?

I seriously doubt anybody will ever spend serious money on a really good new gay venue in sheffield

Fu*king hope not, get us a decent club first like a new Republic or Bed, before 'tinkers' get one for them sens!

Fu*king hope not, get us a decent club first like a new Republic or Bed, before 'tinkers' get one for them sens!The chances of that happening are really very slim as well. Plug and Nylon are the best we have and it will probably remain that way for a very long time

so it appears its all a crock then?!

hiya, from what i know about a new club, flares is moving to under reflex and a thing called babylon (i think thats it name) is going to be where flares was....that might be what there on about....

I noticed that Uropa, Berlins and Gossips (I'm keeping it old skool!) are "under offer"...but then I thought they were going to be knocked down in the not too distant future anyway?

Ah Limit, not been in there in a while! Would be wicked if someone got that and kept it underground! :D

hiya, from what i know about a new club, flares is moving to under reflex and a thing called babylon (i think thats it name) is going to be where flares was....that might be what there on about....

Babylon....wasnt that a suggestion in a "name my nightclub" thread some months ago?

Flares has moved to under reflex, not under as in downstairs room but just down the road & on a side street.

Where Flares was then expect a 90's style bar.

Where Flares was then expect a 90's style bar.This might be the saddest thing i've ever heard

This might be the saddest thing i've ever heard

Sad in what way, think it will b a good venue.

Sad in the way its not the 90's and sheffield is desperately short of decent bars as it is without constantly looking backwards

is babylon a gay bar chain

It was in the Sheffield Star last week...it's going to be a club where Flares was called Babylon and yep as some of you have correctly guessed, it IS going to be a 90's themed bar !!

what connection does "Babylon" have to the 90s? i thought they'd have cleverly relatedit to some cheesy nineties tune "zigazigah" anyone? ;-)

what connection does "Babylon" have to the 90s? i thought they'd have cleverly relatedit to some cheesy nineties tune "zigazigah" anyone? ;-)babylon zoo?

babylon zoo?

hmmm you may have got it there, I doubt many will notice that connection in a hurry though!

Are you all sure it's not the Tower bar that is set to open soon? That is on the roundabout near Gatecrasher site?

Babylon is a chain - there is one in warrington where i used to live

Are you all sure it's not the Tower bar that is set to open soon? That is on the roundabout near Gatecrasher site?

what do we know about the tower bar?

I havn't heard or seen anything but.......whatever happened to Club Wow when it (thankfully) shut? That would seem to be a big space that could be easily converted into a decent 'super'club without anyone really noticing.

I hope the new club has a regular skiffle night.

mmmm. skiffle. hopefully some bluegrass, appalachian and linedancing too.:banana:

It being turned into a gym. The branigans below is being / has been converted into 4 more food outlets.

The facebook group referred to a night being held at the Academy I believe.

no lol.........

I havn't heard or seen anything but.......whatever happened to Club Wow when it (thankfully) shut? That would seem to be a big space that could be easily converted into a decent 'super'club without anyone really noticing.



mmmm. skiffle. hopefully some bluegrass, appalachian and linedancing too.:banana:


It isn't exactly the best economic climate to start opening a new club, or even to keep one going; there's a certain other 'former' club very near arundel Gate whose parent company in another city has just gone bust, so I heard; don't quote me on this, cos its only rumors I've heard but I won't be surprised if its the truth...:hihi:

So i was RIGHT then, Simon Raine made his promises that the NEW crasher would of been up and running by september, did he mean the crasher nights that are now at the academy? we were promised a new club..

NEVER has sheffield clubland been so depressing with a small amount of promoters and DJs having an almost mafia like strangelhold on this fair citys entertainment.

We have heard of Simon Raine applying for planning permission, and Babylon is open and running and there are offers on the Tower to be a steak bar and club ( cant see me and mine dancing our tits of after a 36oz T Bone ye never know) However Club Shush on the wicker Capacity just under 1,000 was due to open on 26/9/08 but due to planning was postponed until Saturday 25/10/08 launch night Kaboom with Tony Walker , Richard Williams, Bitter and Twisted and a whole host of DJs including Dimitry Soul, also have just heard that Chaos Theory (Gatecrasher after party) has just booked same venue for thier party after crasher red and black at the acadamy because penelopes could not get a late license Kaboom 2 rooms 12 till 7 Chaos Theory 1 to 2 room 5 till 12 c,mon down to Shush 130 The wicker for proper clubbing for proper clubbers newly refurbished and licensed also Bar Shush will be opening next door mid november license app has been in for last two months and no objections so watch this space or go to Hen and Chix for further info

The facebook group referred to a night being held at the Academy I believe.

Correct. Its was a load of marketing rubbish to get people excited. The 'new club' is actually just another night at the Carling Academy called 'Vodka Nationwide'. yet another tactic by promoters to fill the night.

'Vodka Nationwide' is a rather depressing night dont you think? Forget the students, what about us locals?

Yeah i'm bored of all these student nights with the same formula - some cheap drinks, generic indie/cheesy dance music and z-list celebrities. I'm sure a lot of the students must be fed up too. At least Sheffield University holds some good student nights such as Tuesday Club.

We raved 'til 3am at Cellar 35 last night, Trance and Progressive without a hint of cheesy student music! Next event is Thursday 30th October in association with the Hallam Ravers Society, £2 entry amd student drinks prices... you cant go worng!

Correct. Its was a load of marketing rubbish to get people excited. The 'new club' is actually just another night at the Carling Academy called 'Vodka Nationwide'. yet another tactic by promoters to fill the night.

I find this strange as Vodka Nationwide was already a night at Embrace, it just transferred over.

I always thought this alledged super club was related to the former fuel/gossips/utopia building next to Plug which had all three under offer at the same time, those three put together would have made a huge club.

The thought of uropa, fuel and limit rolled into a big version of plug fills me with dread and Vodka nationwide sounds pretty bad hopefully things will change in the next few weeks new independant bars and clubs will be cropping up all over the place

Flares has moved to under reflex, not under as in downstairs room but just down the road & on a side street.

Where Flares was then expect a 90's style bar.

Hi,

What is a 90s style bar? - what makes it different from an 80s style bar or a 0s style bar? Serious question this - what defines a 90s style bar?

Ta,

Ade

Im thinking it might be early raver style where you are supposed to make Boxs with your hands