MUSIC // MINISTRY OF SOUND @P1
With opening sets from American house DJs such as Larry Levan, David Morales, C+C Music Factory, Roger Sanchez and Tony Humphries, a 150dB sound-system built by Austen Derek, Ministry of Sound London quickly grew in popularity as a clubbing venue, despite the lack of an alcohol license for the first three years and notoriously strict door policies.
parties and events during the week and is available for private hire. The club comprises five main areas; the 103, the Baby Box, the VIP and the Loft and the Box, the latter housing the club’s primary soundsystem, with a specially-built roof to contain sound and a sprung floor intended to enable clubbers to dance for many hours without tiring, inspired by the dance floor at the Paradise Garage.
Since April 2008, Fridays have been hosted by The Gallery, with sets from leading hard house and trance DJs. Saturdays are Ministry of Sound’s long-standing Saturday Sessions with house, electro and techno sets from popular DJs including; Fedde Le Grand, Armin Van Buuren, Basement Jaxx, MK, Laidback Luke and Benny Benassi . Ministry of Sound London also hosts a range of other
The club also have a roster of resident DJs that regularly feature at club nights and international events throughout the year. www.ministryofsound.com 34