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  • First After Hours Gay Club In The UK Will Close For Good After 25 Years

    London’s first after hours nightclub aimed at the gay community in London will close for good tonight as Trade bids farewell after 25 years.

    Gay clubbing experience Trade is throwing its final club night tonight as another landmark gay space closes in the UK’s capital. Having opened its doors in 1990, Trade was the first club in the UK to be granted a 24 hour license.

    Starting life in Turnmills in Clerkenwell, Trade was a weekly event for those on the LGBT scene who liked to continue their partying from 3AM until the afternoon the night after.
    A fave with the fashion, media, art and music crowd, Trade has had fans like Bjork, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Boy George, Kylie Morillo, Rupert Everett and Erick Morillo. It is rumoured to have turned Madonna away at the door.

    To celebrate its impact on the London night life scene and gay culture since the 1990s the “Trade: Often Copied, Never Equalled” Exhibition is at the Islington Museum, London until January 16th 2016.
    TRADE: THE FINAL will take place on Sunday the 25th October from 2PM to 9AM the following day at EGG London.

     

  • Trade returns for Christmas Party

    DJ’s confirmed so far include Trade Modern with Pagano, Tom Stephan, Smokin’ Jo, Jim Warboy, Nick Tcherniak, Kyle E, Jamie De Rooy; Trade Classics with Gonzalo Rivas, BK & Andy Farley 4 Hours Christmas Back 2 Back, Ian M, Sam Townend and James Nardi; Trade Disco with Severino Panzetta, Massimo Paramour, Bills & Hurr and Special Guest TBA; Trade Lite with The Men Who Fell To Earth, Guy Williams, Stevie B and the Sharp Boys & Tonnic.

     

    & Polly Fey hosting Trade VIP

     

    Many suggested a Saturday daytime event was unlikely to succeed. TRADE is always forward thinking and different to the rest and the unique opening hours were a huge hit with our clubbers, so let’s get ready to do it all again!

     

    The recently refurbished multi roomed venue Egg boasts a labyrinth of corridors, outstanding technical production and sound capabilities. It has been described by so many following the Birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE, following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills – an incredible accolade.

    Trade at Christmas will be musically split across 4 different rooms with 4 different soundscapes that respect the history of Trade’s musical heritage but also looks ahead to what the future of TRADE is about.

    TRADE MODERN:

    Situated at “The Terrace” at EGG; Trade’s brand new room encapsulates the future of House music from some original Trade residents and some brand new ones. Looking at what is happening musically today and tomorrow; always upfront, forward thinking and ground breaking – Like TRADE always has been!

    TRADE LITE:

    Situated in “The Loft” at EGG with a brand new floating DJ box (being created especially for this Christmas Trade event), this room rocked at the Birthday, with original and new residents playing a sophisticated mix of diva vocals, funky and contemporary House with guest vocals from one of our original divas Tonnic! Off the wall!

    TRADE CLASSICS:

    Situated in “The Basement” at EGG; A collection of Original Trade residents joined some new faces to deliver the harder end of House, which was synonymous with the brand in the early years, now with an updated twist that includes the classics as well as acknowledging what this genre has become in today’s scene – packed and very popular!

    TRADE DISCO VIP :

    Situated in the brand new EGG Garden with bespoke newly upholstered seating with table service and a vast dancing area the music flowed to a lighter beat here with the tempo increasing as the day progressed. Super busy from start to finish with Lounge inspired Nu Disco that set the birthday off on the perfect right note.

     

    With Egg’s labyrinth of corridors and outstanding technical, production and sound capabilities – it has been described by so many following the birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills; an incredible accolade.

    Advance On Line Tickets will be £10 / £12 & £15

    Listings Info

    event: Trade At Christmas

    date: Saturday December 14th 2013

    at: Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N7 9AX

    Time: Midday-Midnight 12-12am and possibly later!

    Admission Prices: Advance £10 Early Bird; Advance Saver £12 tickets; / £15 tickets are now available or £15 with a Flyer B4 4pm; £18 after & £23 otherwise

    Online TRADE tickets available from www.moreonthedoor.com

    DJ’s confirmed so far include Trade Modern with Pagano, Tom Stephan, Smokin’ Jo, Jim Warboy, Nick Tcherniak, Kyle E, Jamie De Rooy; Trade Classics with Gonzalo Rivas, BK & Andy Farley 4 Hours Christmas Back 2 Back, Ian M, Sam Townend and James Nardi; Trade Disco with Severino Panzetta, Massimo Paramour, Bills & Hurr and Special Guest TBA; Trade Lite with The Men Who Fell To Earth, Guy Williams, Stevie B and the Sharp Boys & Tonnic.

     

    & Polly Fey hosting Trade VIP

     

    Many suggested a Saturday daytime event was unlikely to succeed. TRADE is always forward thinking and different to the rest and the unique opening hours were a huge hit with our clubbers, so let’s get ready to do it all again!

     

    The recently refurbished multi roomed venue Egg boasts a labyrinth of corridors, outstanding technical production and sound capabilities. It has been described by so many following the Birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE, following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills – an incredible accolade.

    Trade at Christmas will be musically split across 4 different rooms with 4 different soundscapes that respect the history of Trade’s musical heritage but also looks ahead to what the future of TRADE is about.

    TRADE MODERN:

    Situated at “The Terrace” at EGG; Trade’s brand new room encapsulates the future of House music from some original Trade residents and some brand new ones. Looking at what is happening musically today and tomorrow; always upfront, forward thinking and ground breaking – Like TRADE always has been!

    TRADE LITE:

    Situated in “The Loft” at EGG with a brand new floating DJ box (being created especially for this Christmas Trade event), this room rocked at the Birthday, with original and new residents playing a sophisticated mix of diva vocals, funky and contemporary House with guest vocals from one of our original divas Tonnic! Off the wall!

    TRADE CLASSICS:

    Situated in “The Basement” at EGG; A collection of Original Trade residents joined some new faces to deliver the harder end of House, which was synonymous with the brand in the early years, now with an updated twist that includes the classics as well as acknowledging what this genre has become in today’s scene – packed and very popular!

    TRADE DISCO VIP :

    Situated in the brand new EGG Garden with bespoke newly upholstered seating with table service and a vast dancing area the music flowed to a lighter beat here with the tempo increasing as the day progressed. Super busy from start to finish with Lounge inspired Nu Disco that set the birthday off on the perfect right note.

     

    With Egg’s labyrinth of corridors and outstanding technical, production and sound capabilities – it has been described by so many following the birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills; an incredible accolade.

    Advance On Line Tickets will be £10 / £12 & £15

    Listings Info

    event: Trade At Christmas

    date: Saturday December 14th 2013

    at: Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N7 9AX

    Time: Midday-Midnight 12-12am and possibly later!

    Admission Prices: Advance £10 Early Bird; Advance Saver £12 tickets; / £15 tickets are now available or £15 with a Flyer B4 4pm; £18 after & £23 otherwise

    Online TRADE tickets available from www.moreonthedoor.com

     

  • INTERVIEW | Trade DJ – Rosco Brady

    Q1: What is your first memory of TRADE?
    When I was 18 I was set to DJ in Stockholm but due to passport issues, I was stuck in London at midnight with no money. My school friends were all going to the Trade 10th Birthday and I had nowhere else to go! Laurence generously put me on the guest list but I was refused entry at the door!!! I was carrying my record box and an overnight bag with me too. After a short wait I was allowed in and I had the wildest most memorable night of my life!!! I was completely, absolutely hooked. I’d never seen anything like it being straight and from the North!!!

    Q2: What is your most embarrassing TRADE moment?
    Going to the toilet mid way through my set! I was playing the 11 minute long ‘Show Me Love’ by Fruitloop at the time and coming back to the DJ booth to realise the door code had been changed. After a mild panic the lighting technician came back just before the record had ended. I quickly grabbed Never Lost His Hardcore and started it at the ‘This is not over yet’ sample which saved the day!

    Q3: What is your ultimate TRADE anthem?
    NRG’s ‘Never Lost His Hardcore’ – the Baby Doc Remix

    Q4: Why do you think TRADE has stood the test of time in club land?
    Trade has an unrelenting hedonistic attitude and atmosphere that you can’t find anywhere else. Coupled with the way everyone is equal, the progressive music policy and stunning visual identity with stunning artwork plus Laurence’s exquisite taste in all areas nothing comes close.

    Q5: What are you most looking forward to at the forthcoming TRADE Birthday?
    Playing my pumping set to a crowd of wonderful people and sampling Trade anthems through modern tracks, which I love doing for the Trade crowd.

    Q6: Who is the most famous person you have kissed at TRADE?
    HRH Laurence Malice!!!

  • INTERVIEW | Trade DJ – Massimo Paramour

    With Trade’s birthday celebrations around the corner some of the regular DJs tell us what they enjoy most about the club night.

    What is your first memory of TRADE?
    It was 1996 and I had just moved to London. I had heard a lot about this party, and I got quite curious, but as I didn’t have any gay friends in the city I had to check it out on my own. I remember that, as I got in, it was like descending into Dante’s inferno; I suddenly found myself squeezed between a multitude of sweaty bouncing bodies. I could barely see around me because of the smoke. The music was quite dark and fast, but incredibly exciting. I felt a bit out of place and overwhelmed at first, but after an hour or so I was completely absorbed by it.

    What is your most embarrassing TRADE moment?
    I remember feeling very embarrassed when people kept coming up to me asking if I needed some drugs or if I was bored, as I was always standing in a corner without dancing; actually I was enjoying the music pretty much, I was in my own world, but sometime I wished I was invisible .Things changed with time, but it took a while!

    What is your ultimate TRADE anthem?
    Celvin Rotane ‘I Believe’, Force Mass Motion ‘Pulse’ and Play This House’ Hard House Mix by Bum Bum Club.

    Why do you think TRADE has stood the test of time in clubland?
    Because of its uniqueness. I saw a lot of clubs in my life, but nothing quite like Trade!

    What are you most looking forward to at the forthcoming TRADE Birthday?
    I’ve always been a big fan of Egg London as a venue, and even though I miss Turnmills a lot, I think it’s the perfect place for such event! I’m also really looking forward to playing there..it’s a dream come true!!

    Who is the most famous person you have kissed at TRADE?
    I’m not into celebs…lol:-)

  • INTERVIEW | Trade DJ Stevie B

    With Trades birthday celebrations around the corner some of the regular DJs tell us what they enjoy most about the club night.

    What is your first memory of TRADE?
    Wow what a question! Well as I cast my mind back to the year 1999 I was DJ jing in Leeds and I had been to Turnips, sorry Turnmills, the previous week for the first time and I never knew a club “traded” (excuse the pun) at those times!
    I was invited by the these guys that I had met at the club Melt the week before and they were avid trade goers. One of them is one of my best friends now and well-known Trade pyromaniac, Wyn!!
    Well I’d just driven for 3 hours after a gig and it was about 6am and there was steam coming off the brickwork down the side of the venue. As we hit the top of the stairs this throbbing bass just hit me, then once inside it’s another wow, and holy shit this is really busy!!! We are in it…the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced in such a small space. It was mental and I will never forget it and after that we pretty much went every week 🙂

    What is your most embarrassing TRADE moment?
    I don’t get embarrassed but if I did it would be falling down the stairs…

    What is your ultimate TRADE anthem?
    Jeeeezzzz what a question for a dj…erm…’Inside out’ by Joff Roach, and the sample says it all “party time”

    Why do you think TRADE has stood the test of time in club land?
    High Standards, quality branding, its attention to detail and of course,Trade was like an art gallery!! Plus the sheer love from all the great people that have graced the doors over the years talking about what an amazing piece of history it is.

    What are you most looking forward to at the forthcoming TRADE Birthday?
    Seeing all the people that I’ve met over the years come together dare I say As one?

    Who is the most famous person you have kissed at TRADE?
    Erm hang on…George Michael…No that was a dream! I mean, George Mitchell….wait …oh I can’t think it must be Yvette The Conqueror!!