[ClubtheWorld Review]***The first ever ClubtheWorld night, Housewives Choice, 6th December 2002***

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How long have I been clubbing? It's gotta be since I started Uni, so we're looking at about two and half/three years. In that time, I've had a load of amazing experiences. I've heard 15,000 people chant "Lager lager lager" when Darren Emerson dropped Underworld's Born Slippy. I've pogoed around to 4Motion's Over4Me whilst Andy Farley yelled "Cheese!" next to me. I've sung along to Orbital's live rendition of Doctor Who. I've clubbed for 42hrs straight. I've watched the sun sink into the Mersey at my first ever Creamfields.

 

But those events are nothing. Nothing compared to what I did on the 6th December 2002. I have had some amazing experiences in and around clubs, but nothing will ever top leading 40 of my closest clubbing friends in a hand clap to Paul Van Dyks For An Angel. It simply can't be beaten.

 

But that's starting at the end. Lets rewind to a few scant hours earlier.....

 

I spent the most of Friday afternoon/evening travelling from the south coast of England to Nottingham. Myself and DJTommy kept ourselves amused by laughing at hard house mixes we'd done the night before that 'sounded alright at the time', and generally working ourselves up for the no doubt deluge of debauchery we would encounter beneath the shadow of Nottingham castle.

 

On arrival in bitterly cold Nottingham, we were greeted by the presence of Clubbing Si, Amelia (hope that's spelt right), James and Nick G, who had all chosen to park in the same carpark as us. Who says SarahPVC can't give directions!

 

After a brief tour round several of Nottinghams seedier petrol stations (in case you were wondering where the Haribo came from), a rather cold Wub was ready to enter the Edge. Apart from the friendliness of the door staff (no searches, thanks very much....) we climbed the stairway in front of us, and ascended to ClubtheWorld's own piece of clubland.

 

Firstly, praise must be given to ELSxBells and Sophie. Both the girls did a magnificent job on the banners, and the room looked amazing for it. Now, onto the matter of the music. For anyone who has ever received one of Tony P's mix CDs, we all know he can mix hard house with the best of them. But the question was, could he still cut it with a trancier set? Well, both Steve Spectrum and him barked a resounding YES to that question, and the tunes flowed like wine all night. My own personal highlight, aside from the pre mentioned PVD hand clap had to be the cheeky Vengaboys bootleg played by Steve. Superb.

 

I really am lost for words on how to describe the feeling inside the club. If you weren't there, then you can't possibly imagine the buzz and atmosphere of what was literally one big house party. The vibe was electric, indeed the dancefloor literally crackled and bristled (and made the records jump if you danced too much.) Kudos to everyone who was there, I didn't get a single bad word said to me all night.

 

My only regret is that it was over too soon. But then again, time flies when you're dancing your tits off.

 

Highlights of the Night;

 

- CreamyC's outfit. It could only be described as someone vomiting a stars and stripes over Willy Wonka.

 

- Meeting all the members who I'd already met, and all the ones whose first time it was. Great people make a great party.

 

- The lone barman who watched the carnage unfold.

 

- James' clubbing trousers. Ex-C&A man goes cyber shock!

 

- The after party at Bar None (is that the name, I forget). Messy.

 

- The after after party at Shenlongs house. Even messier. And with more rally driving.

 

- My water fight with Tidy Girl. Revenge will be had.....

 

- The assorted clubbing items I acquired over the night. Namely, the top hat, the glasses, the dog collar, and Tommy's flashing light things.

 

- The hand clap.

 

Tune of the Night

 

Paul Van Dyk - For An Angel

 

Quote of the night

 

1) FredtheBaddie (trying to convince ELSxbells of an encounter in Bar None)

 

"You know you want it."

 

 

 

 

I guess that's about it. What with the pictures, and two days of the most frenzied discussion I've ever seen on this board, I hope more members are inspired to come to the next night. People often accuse some boards of being Cliquey. Too tightly knit for their own good. But I think that last Friday demonstrated aptly just how far detached from that we are. I know everyone had the time of their lives that night. And I know it's going to happen again.

 

We are ClubtheWorld. We are clubbing the world. Together.

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited December 11, 2002 by FredTheBaddie