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| {{Short description|Music venue and nightclub in London, England}} | |||
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| '''Home''' was a music venue and ] located at 1 ] in central ]. It was closed by ] Council in late March 2001 due to alleged evidence of open drug-dealing occurring within the club despite its famously tough door checks.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/1251385.stm | title=Home nightclub shut by police | date=2001-03-30 | accessdate=2007-10-30 | work=news.bbc.co.uk }}</ref> The club went into ] shortly after it was closed.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/1273766.stm | title=Home club owners in receivership| date=2001-04-12 | accessdate=2007-10-30 | work=news.bbc.co.uk }}</ref> It was part of the ] owned by Big Beats |
'''Home''' was a music venue and ] located at 1 ] in central ]. It was closed by ] Council in late March 2001 due to alleged evidence of open drug-dealing occurring within the club despite its famously tough door checks.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/1251385.stm | title=Home nightclub shut by police | date=2001-03-30 | accessdate=2007-10-30 | work=news.bbc.co.uk }}</ref> The club went into ] shortly after it was closed.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/1273766.stm | title=Home club owners in receivership| date=2001-04-12 | accessdate=2007-10-30 | work=news.bbc.co.uk }}</ref> It was part of the ] owned by ], including the clubs in Sydney and London, as well as the ] outdoor festivals. The decline of the club started earlier however due to Westminster council denying the club a 6am licence.{{citation needed|date=January 2013}} | ||
| ==History== | |||
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| The club opened in September 1999 and during its existence it was one of the most popular clubs in the ]. It was considered to be foremost amongst the UK's ]s whilst it was open. ] was a resident ] at the club and also its "director of music policy", and was one of many top DJs who were resident at the club. Weekly residents we also Steve Lawler, Parks & Wilson, Tim Sheridan, Paul Barkworth and Dave Haslam. Both Oakenfold and Lawler left before the demise of club, as did Darren Hughes one of the founders leaving Paul Barkworth taking over the club and the music programming. | |||
| ⚫ | The premises had a legal fire capacity of 2,400 and was spread over 7 floors. Like many clubs a much higher number was usual. However, on most weekday nights the capacity was reduced to 1,775 and only floors 2-4 were open to the public.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www3.westminster.gov.uk/csu/Licensing_Sub-Committee/Minutes_2001/29%20March%202001.doc | title=Westminster Council Licensing Subcommittee - Meeting Minutes March 2001| date=2001-03-29 | accessdate=2007-10-30 | work=westminster.gov.uk }}</ref> Weekends were at capacity from its birth to demise. Many of the staff and management ended up at the sister venue in Sydney, Australia.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
| ⚫ | Since the closure, the venue has been used for a number of purposes including another nightclub known as The Marquee Club, which also closed within 18 months of its opening in 2004. Currently the premises are used by ] and was the location of the television show '']''. It is currently used as the studio for the UK version of '']''. The fate of the building as a licensed premises was continually put into question by the very force that initially licensed it |
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| ⚫ | Located in the heart of Leicester Square, Home became Vertigo and |
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| ⚫ | Since the closure, the venue has been used for a number of purposes including another nightclub known as The Marquee Club, which also closed within 18 months of its opening in 2004. Currently the premises are used by ] and was the location of the television show '']''. It is currently used as the studio for the UK version of '']''. The fate of the building as a licensed premises was continually put into question by the very force that initially licensed it, Westminster Council. | ||
| ⚫ | Located in the heart of Leicester Square, Home became Vertigo and later The Penthouse, a multi-purpose venue.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 9 September 2024
Music venue and nightclub in London, England
| Location | Leicester Square, London |
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| Owner | Big Beat International |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Genre(s) | Electronic music |
| Capacity | 2,400 |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Closed | 2001 |
Home was a music venue and nightclub located at 1 Leicester Square in central London. It was closed by Westminster Council in late March 2001 due to alleged evidence of open drug-dealing occurring within the club despite its famously tough door checks. The club went into receivership shortly after it was closed. It was part of the Home nightclub chain owned by Big Beats, including the clubs in Sydney and London, as well as the Homelands outdoor festivals. The decline of the club started earlier however due to Westminster council denying the club a 6am licence.
History
The club opened in September 1999 and during its existence it was one of the most popular clubs in the United Kingdom. It was considered to be foremost amongst the UK's superclubs whilst it was open. Paul Oakenfold was a resident DJ at the club and also its "director of music policy", and was one of many top DJs who were resident at the club. Weekly residents we also Steve Lawler, Parks & Wilson, Tim Sheridan, Paul Barkworth and Dave Haslam. Both Oakenfold and Lawler left before the demise of club, as did Darren Hughes one of the founders leaving Paul Barkworth taking over the club and the music programming.
The premises had a legal fire capacity of 2,400 and was spread over 7 floors. Like many clubs a much higher number was usual. However, on most weekday nights the capacity was reduced to 1,775 and only floors 2-4 were open to the public. Weekends were at capacity from its birth to demise. Many of the staff and management ended up at the sister venue in Sydney, Australia.
Post closure
Since the closure, the venue has been used for a number of purposes including another nightclub known as The Marquee Club, which also closed within 18 months of its opening in 2004. Currently the premises are used by MTV and was the location of the television show 1 Leicester Square. It is currently used as the studio for the UK version of Total Request Live. The fate of the building as a licensed premises was continually put into question by the very force that initially licensed it, Westminster Council.
Located in the heart of Leicester Square, Home became Vertigo and later The Penthouse, a multi-purpose venue.
References
- "Home nightclub shut by police". news.bbc.co.uk. 30 March 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
- "Home club owners in receivership". news.bbc.co.uk. 12 April 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
- "Westminster Council Licensing Subcommittee - Meeting Minutes March 2001". westminster.gov.uk. 29 March 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
External links
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