The build of the club itself is not large and pretentious as some SL clubs tend to be. Instead, it is small and gorgeous, with an open floor plan and a breathtaking waterfront view. The club also features a glass floor that allows you to feel like you are dancing on the water. Overall, the atmosphere is intimate and gives off tranquil vibes. I had the pleasure of chatting with Eilis Pessoa, one of the owners of Club Experience, who gave us more insight on the club’s ability to thrive in SL. Imani Enzo: How would you describe the crowd that frequents Club Experience? Eilis Pessoa: All kinds of awesome people come to Experience to hear live music and our DJs are amongst the best on Second Life. Trance, electro, house and psy addicts come to join our parties and many return because of the quality of Club Experience. I.E.: What led you to open a club? What did you hope to accomplish? E.P.: We simply wanted to create a place where everyone can have a good time listening to all genres of electronic music. I believe keeping our goals simple has enabled us to survive in SL and we hope to keep on going strong.
I.E.: What does it take to run a successful club in SL? E.P.: It has not been easy because we are not a commercial club. We survive by catering to our patrons. Everyone is a VIP and we recognize that we exist because of them. As a result, we work to provide friendly service and quality electronic dance music.
“A club is only as good as the people who come to party.” I.E.: Tell me a little bit about your staff. Who are the other owners? E.P.: Didi Itano manages Club Experience with the assistance of our fabulous and dedicated staff of hostesses, the security team, and over 50 popular SL DJs. The club is owned by Angelo Yalin (Brazil), Andreluis Bisiani (Brazil), Ameya Anatra (UK), Smeagol Greene (Nederland), Feliche Morigi (Portugal), Cool Berman (Turkey) and me, Eilis Pessoa (Portugal). I.E.: What sets Club Experience apart from other clubs? E.P.: Actually, we do not really think about what sets us apart from any other club in SL. We just do our own thing and if people like what we do then that is what makes us happy.