I have had an email through from Urban Gorilla saying they are closing down after New Years Eve. I don't know whether Mark and his crew have something else up thier sleeve or if this is it.

What I really want to know is where are you going to go now? Are you going to seek out smaller events around sheffield that offer similar music or are you going to the Academy/Plug for whatever they have on? I'd like to hear your thoughts....

Basics is coming in't it but either way, hopefully it means more chance for the smaller independents - every cloud and all that. It's a dark time for Sheff clubbing when UG hangs up it's headphones but hopefully things will keep moving and evolving.

Think of it like when Henry left the Gunners, lets the lesser knows take the spotlight in absence of the talisman. :D

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heard this shocking news too....what's the story?

*SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT*

You could try SulpHate:


Surely a little bit out of order plugging that when it's actually on the same night as the last UG at Plug?

heard this shocking news too....what's the story?

It wasn't an easy decision I can tell you. UG has been central to my whole life for the last 7 years - it was my work, my social life and everything in between. I even met my other half there over 5 years ago (back in the Charles Street days). However all good things must come to an end and this seemed like a good time to go for a number of reasons. I have been overwhelmed by the huge amount of kind messages I have received from clubbers and DJs who have played. It gives an enormous sense of satisfaction to know that we have influenced so many people's lives in such a positive way! Thanks to everyone that has helped make it so special.

Please go to our message board and share your memories from the last 7 years here (http://www.urban-gorilla.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=9240).

Don't miss the last UG at The Plug and our penultimate event featuring Paul Daley (Leftfield) and Juan MacLean (DFA). Join the facebook event here (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=37415901881&ref=ts).

The last ever UG will be on NYE Upstairs at DQ. Watch this space for more info.

Mark @ UG

Absolutly gutted! An amazing night which will be sadly missed.
So in the name of good memories, which night/set stands out as everyones favorite?

I think my favorite set was Meat Katie after Timo Maas last year, or maybe Ralph Lawson at Uniq. Or then again there are the many Elite Force sets which have always been consistently brilliant. And Green Velvet was amazing as well thinking back. And Switch at the Fez....

Oh the memories :)

soooo gutted :(

It will be missed greatly, i have had some amazing nights over the years at UG and i have made many friends there. Its been sheffields most consistant night and the line-ups have always pushed the barriers.

Roll on NYE.

Gutted :(

It's been the best night in Sheffield for years. I've been to it at god knows how many venues and it's been nothing short of great at every one.

Would be rude not to go to the NYE party really wouldn't it :)

RahRahRah presents HOUSE PARTY....FR 5TH DECEMBER

Come dance, drink and make DQ messy - all without the next day tidy up session!

Bring wax n CDs for our lazy DJs to spin at your request....

Upstairs @ DQ, Fri 5th December, 10pm - 3am, £3 before 11:30 with flyer, otherwise £4

Residents Big Issue, Lola and The Sundance Kid plus friends with indie, rnb, rock, pop, hiphop, drum n bass, mash ups n blends

RahRahRah presents HOUSE PARTY....FR 5TH DECEMBER

Come dance, drink and make DQ messy - all without the next day tidy up session!

Bring wax n CDs for our lazy DJs to spin at your request....

Upstairs @ DQ, Fri 5th December, 10pm - 3am, £3 before 11:30 with flyer, otherwise £4

Residents Big Issue, Lola and The Sundance Kid plus friends with indie, rnb, rock, pop, hiphop, drum n bass, mash ups n blends

Hardly an alternative to UG :loopy:

this rahrahrah person doesnt have any notion of board etiquette - they post in anyone's thread that they can advertising their own night - start yer own!

Gutted that UG is winding up. And gutted that I can't make the Paul Daley night... My favourite DJ. Ever! :(

Had many great nights with UG over the years. Let's hope that something steps up and fills the void left...

this rahrahrah person doesnt have any notion of board etiquette - they post in anyone's thread that they can advertising their own night - start yer own!

Thanks, Clipboard, for the reminder re. blatant promotion of events; however, I'm planning a new night myself, hopefully starting in Feb., with cabaret, live bands, and 'underground' electronic music/rock music from the 60's to the '90's on the decks.
Out of interest, would UG fans be interested in this mix of entertainment, as having never attended UG myself I do not know, but it would be good to get some additional fans along!

I don't think clubbing will ever be the same again, going to hang up my dancing shoes for a few months whilst the world sorts itself out, all the good things are ending, from Woolies to UG :help:

Not before NYE though, it'll be an memorable night, hope we can give Urban Gorilla the send off it deserves!

Thanks to Mark and the rest of the UG crew for all the amazing nights and memories :)

we must have had the best nye party in upstairs at dq , i think they did a good job ,they must have sold out weeks ago the place full and we all had a good time,
it's a shame it was ug's last show. GOOd LUCK GUY's WHATEVER you decide to do.

I am probably going to get shot to pieces here for shamelessly promoting on my own thread.... oh the shame...

Anyway...:) I am going to be hosting a new night @ Penelope's near the odean that I think you'll like if you liked UG. We are planning a launch in mid Feb. I want your opinions on any DJ's you'd like to have there. We already have some Ideas but I would like some input from future customers :thumbsup:

So if there is anyone you have seen recently that has blown you away please let me know and we may book them for future shows. Think House, Tech House Techno and only the best electro.... No cheddar please.

no cheddar you say ok then sasha & digweed please :cool:

desyn massielo please

Clive Henry, Brothers Vibe, Dan Ghenacia, Patrice Baumel, Jay Tripwire, Sasha Dive, System of Survival and Marc Antona to name but a few.

Best of luck with the night.

UG and Fragment residents!

Its funny you should say that, my partner is contacting the UG residents for future gigs. Hopefully they'll be interested....

UG and Fragment residents!

If people want to see the Fragment residents they can go to Fragment. The danger with booking the UG ressies is you become UG part II. I'm not originally from Sheffield but what I have seen since I've been here is there is very little variety. It seems to be the same DJ's hawking their wares round every venue in Sheffield. Something fresh is needed along with some great guests from outside the city and outside the UK and people have to get off their backsides and support these new nights.

If people want to see the Fragment residents they can go to Fragment. The danger with booking the UG ressies is you become UG part II. I'm not originally from Sheffield but what I have seen since I've been here is there is very little variety. It seems to be the same DJ's hawking their wears round every venue in Sheffield. Something fresh is needed along with some great guests from outside the city and outside the UK and people have to get off their backsides and support these new nights.Theres the problem, you've no guarantee people will. Sheff is such a fickle city

We don't aim to be UG 2... But that doesn't mean we can't use some of the quality DJ's they have played there in the past. I am trying to blend a nice mix of local talent with some people further afield. The main aim is to have a very high level of quality, I don't really care where they come from. The only reason the UG residents are being considered is that I really enjoyed clubbing to their music. We will only ever book one resident from UG's old roster at any one time, otherwise we might as well call it a UG revival and that would be a bit silly!!

In terms of supporting new nights, every city has the same issues with getting new nights off the ground... how to get the punters in. It's a case of getting a reputation of excellence early on. Hopefully we can do that but who knows... I don't have a crystal ball!!

What I will say is watch this space, I will announce the lineups soon and then you can play your part in supporting a new night in sheff :)

We don't aim to be UG 2... But that doesn't mean we can't use some of the quality DJ's they have played there in the past. I am trying to blend a nice mix of local talent with some people further afield. The main aim is to have a very high level of quality, I don't really care where they come from. The only reason the UG residents are being considered is that I really enjoyed clubbing to their music. We will only ever book one resident from UG's old roster at any one time, otherwise we might as well call it a UG revival and that would be a bit silly!!

In terms of supporting new nights, every city has the same issues with getting new nights off the ground... how to get the punters in. It's a case of getting a reputation of excellence early on. Hopefully we can do that but who knows... I don't have a crystal ball!!

What I will say is watch this space, I will announce the lineups soon and then you can play your part in supporting a new night in sheff :)

Book some decent guests, people who haven't necessarily played Sheffield before and I'll be there :)

I don't really think most people care about the guests that are booked. The majority of people that go out in Sheffield don't know one "name" DJ from the next and wouldn't know a good DJ from a bad one. The nights that are doing well are the ones that are creating the most hype. It's seems like its all about style over substance at the moment.

I don't really think most people care about the guests that are booked. The majority of people that go out in Sheffield don't know one "name" DJ from the next and wouldn't know a good DJ from a bad one. The nights that are doing well are the ones that are creating the most hype. It's seems like its all about style over substance at the moment.

You're still with us then ;)

There speaks someone with lots of experience......

I don't really think most people care about the guests that are booked. The majority of people that go out in Sheffield don't know one "name" DJ from the next and wouldn't know a good DJ from a bad one. The nights that are doing well are the ones that are creating the most hype. It's seems like its all about style over substance at the moment.


Very diplomatic! And without naming names either, a true pro! :D

I agree though, it seems to me if you want to do well with promotions you have to be good at telling everyone how brilliant a DJ you are/have booked, without any hint of irony or embarrassment, and have hundreds of friends on Facebook. Some of the stuff I've read recently about DJs...... :rolleyes: What happened to keeping it real?

Very diplomatic! And without naming names either, a true pro! :D

I agree though, it seems to me if you want to do well with promotions you have to be good at telling everyone how brilliant a DJ you are/have booked, without any hint of irony or embarrassment, and have hundreds of friends on Facebook. Some of the stuff I've read recently about DJs...... :rolleyes: What happened to keeping it real?

So speaks one of the Sheffield legends ;-)

I know exactly what you mean. Some of the biogs on Facebook and SF are absolute works of fiction from people who have played out in the last 20 years less times than the Fritzl sisters.

So speaks one of the Sheffield legends ;-)

I know exactly what you mean. Some of the biogs on Facebook and SF are absolute works of fiction from people who have played out in the last 20 years less times than the Fritzl sisters.:hihi::hihi::hihi:

I'm not convinced Facebook works that well for promoting. Sure, you get the die-hards who are into what you're putting on, those who will search you out so to speak, but the vast majority of people just click 'accept' without really paying attention to what they are being invited to.

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It's all about education people!! I used to be an avid follower of Feel in Preston, some amazing DJ's all very high class house. That place educated an entire town in what quality dance music should be. No hype no fanfares, people just showed up cos they knew there was going to be some world class music!!

Would be nice to do the same, they had a bit less competition than in Sheffield tho!!

Would be nice to do the same, they had a bit less competition than in Sheffield tho!!

What competition? There's about 3 clubs worth setting foot in and not all of them have anything decent on very often!

It's all about education people!! I used to be an avid follower of Feel in Preston, some amazing DJ's all very high class house. That place educated an entire town in what quality dance music should be. No hype no fanfares, people just showed up cos they knew there was going to be some world class music!!

Would be nice to do the same, they had a bit less competition than in Sheffield tho!!

To be fair Sheffield has a rich electronic music heritage. There have been some major club nights which created a real scene in Sheffield. The problem is that proper house music isn't very 'cool' at the moment in Sheffield. It's been swamped by the electro/indie scene. There have been quite a few nights over the past couple of years who have put on some very good line-ups but people just aren't interested. I saw Ivan Smagghe play to about 70 people in Plug, Cargo booked Will Saul and got shutdown an hour into his set. Even the great Back to Basics struggled at Redroom.

There is no competition for a proper house night in Sheffield. But you'd have to have to be willing to lose some serious cash to establish one. I'm not being negative just realistic (I ran a monthly night for 6 months and just about broke even).

The other way is to get a promoter involved who has loads of mates. That seems to work in Sheffield.