Lost Venues
Gone but not forgotten — venues that have shut down over the years, and the raves they once hosted.
Moo Bar, Chesterfield Shutdown
Chesterfield, Derbyshire · Closed 2023
Moo Bar in Chesterfield was located at 8 Corporation Street, but the premises were taken over and replaced by a new cocktail bar called The Loop in August 2023. Former Address: 8 Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TP. The venue space previously operated as Moo Bar—known for playing dance music, house, and bassline—before permanently closing and reopening as The Loop on Corporation Street.
Air Nightclub, Birmingham Shutdown
Birmingham, West Midlands · Closed 2012
AIR is a 2,000 capacity superclub located in Digbeth, Birmingham in England. AIR started as a spray shop for buses, when in 2000 the building was bought by Godskitchen and converted into a club, originally named CODE. In June 2003,[1] CODE closed for a complete refit and reopened in late September 2003[2] under the new name of AIR. Improvements included an extra room of music being added to the two already in use (resulting in a lowered ceiling of the main room).[1] Along with the club's name change, the 3 spaces inside were named the Oxygen Arena, the Nitrogen Room and the Carbon Lounge.[3] The club features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. In 2002, Fergie (a resident DJ at the club for Godskitchen and Polysexual events in the early 2000s[4]) said "It is one of the best [sound] systems I've ever played on, throughout the whole world".[5] In addition to…
AIR is a 2,000 capacity superclub located in Digbeth, Birmingham in England. AIR started as a spray shop for buses, when in 2000 the building was bought by Godskitchen and converted into a club, originally named CODE. In June 2003,[1] CODE closed for a complete refit and reopened in late September 2003[2] under the new name of AIR. Improvements included an extra room of music being added to the two already in use (resulting in a lowered ceiling of the main room).[1] Along with the club's name change, the 3 spaces inside were named the Oxygen Arena, the Nitrogen Room and the Carbon Lounge.[3] The club features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. In 2002, Fergie (a resident DJ at the club for Godskitchen and Polysexual events in the early 2000s[4]) said "It is one of the best [sound] systems I've ever played on, throughout the whole world".[5]
In addition to Friday night's Godskitchen, AIR has hosted parties by Helter Skelter, Babooshka, Polysexual, Raveology, Hardcore Til I Die & Atomic Jam.
AIR is situated in an area of Digbeth synonymous with club culture, the "Custard Factory Quarter", named after the nearby Custard Factory, a centre for music and arts. Adjacent to the Custard Factory is the O2 Institute (formerly the Digbeth Institute), the original home of Godskitchen.
The 20-year lease contract originally taken out by Angel Music Group remains in place but, since 6 May 2012, the club has remained closed due to the slow demise of the Godskitchen brand caused mainly by a lack of direction and leadership and the high costs imposed by the Custard Factory landlords making it far cheaper to keep the doors closed than to open them.
The venue's owners Angel Music Group (also owners of Godskitchen and Global Gathering) ran 2 outdoor events utilising the car park area adjacent to its venue AIR in Birmingham in 2010 (Godskitchen Afresco) and again in 2012 (Godskitchen SixFiveTwelve). After the outdoor car park was successfully licensed by the then licensee and operations manager Nash Gooderham (when previous applicants had failed), both outdoor events were a success with capacities of 4000+ people and were arguably the first of their kind to take place in the city which set the precedence for similar events at other nearby venues. The 2012 event was the last time the venue was utilised before being closed and mothballed for almost a decade prior to the end of its lease with the Custard Factory.
Godskitchen has since moved to several venues including the O2 Institute, The Rainbow Warehouse textile factory and Boxxed in search of a new home for its brand and loyal fanbase.
In early 2022, the UK dance music brand Ravers Reunited announced that they were to hold an event at the venue in conjunction with Clubland X-Treme, an offshoot of the original Clubland brand. This event was held on Sunday 1 May.
It has subsequently been announced that Ravers Reunited will hold their New Year's Eve event at the venue in 2022, entitled Ravers Reunited Presents AIR NYE.
Following the success of the above event ravers reunited are holding their 2023 Nye event there also
In addition to Friday night's Godskitchen, AIR has hosted parties by Helter Skelter, Babooshka, Polysexual, Raveology, Hardcore Til I Die & Atomic Jam.
AIR is situated in an area of Digbeth synonymous with club culture, the "Custard Factory Quarter", named after the nearby Custard Factory, a centre for music and arts. Adjacent to the Custard Factory is the O2 Institute (formerly the Digbeth Institute), the original home of Godskitchen.
The 20-year lease contract originally taken out by Angel Music Group remains in place but, since 6 May 2012, the club has remained closed due to the slow demise of the Godskitchen brand caused mainly by a lack of direction and leadership and the high costs imposed by the Custard Factory landlords making it far cheaper to keep the doors closed than to open them.
The venue's owners Angel Music Group (also owners of Godskitchen and Global Gathering) ran 2 outdoor events utilising the car park area adjacent to its venue AIR in Birmingham in 2010 (Godskitchen Afresco) and again in 2012 (Godskitchen SixFiveTwelve). After the outdoor car park was successfully licensed by the then licensee and operations manager Nash Gooderham (when previous applicants had failed), both outdoor events were a success with capacities of 4000+ people and were arguably the first of their kind to take place in the city which set the precedence for similar events at other nearby venues. The 2012 event was the last time the venue was utilised before being closed and mothballed for almost a decade prior to the end of its lease with the Custard Factory.
Godskitchen has since moved to several venues including the O2 Institute, The Rainbow Warehouse textile factory and Boxxed in search of a new home for its brand and loyal fanbase.
In early 2022, the UK dance music brand Ravers Reunited announced that they were to hold an event at the venue in conjunction with Clubland X-Treme, an offshoot of the original Clubland brand. This event was held on Sunday 1 May.
It has subsequently been announced that Ravers Reunited will hold their New Year's Eve event at the venue in 2022, entitled Ravers Reunited Presents AIR NYE.
Following the success of the above event ravers reunited are holding their 2023 Nye event there also
Bagley's Warehouse Shutdown
London, Greater London · Closed 2008
Bagley's was a legendary 1990s warehouse rave venue in King's Cross, London, known for its raw industrial space, massive 2,500 capacity, and lawless party atmosphere. Location: King's Cross, London (where Coal Drops Yard stands today) Capacity: Around 2,500 people across multiple rooms and a massive outdoor chill-out area Era: Opened in the early 1990s and closed in 2007 (later briefly renamed Canvas) Music & Events: Hosted iconic promoters like Raindance, World Dance, and Slammin' Vinyl, playing house, techno, drum and bass, and hardcore
Brunel Rooms, Swindon Shutdown
Swindon, Wiltshire · Closed 2007
Opened on March 29, 1973, by founder Bill Reid with a capacity of 1,800 people.Location: Situated at 1 Havelock Square (Havelock Street) in the town centre, above the shopping area. Known for its unique revolving central bar designed to look like a railway wheel, honoring Swindon's locomotive heritage. Hosted early gigs for major rock and punk acts in the 1970s and 1980s, including Blondie, Iron Maiden, The Jam, and Talking Heads. Evolved into a prominent dance and nightclub venue through the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s before being sold in 2007. It later operated as Liquid & Envy and saw a brief, unsuccessful revival attempt in 2013.
The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes Shutdown
Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire · Closed 2004
The Sanctuary Music Arena was a legendary 3,500-capacity rave and dance music venue at V7 Saxon Street in Milton Keynes. Open from 1991 to 2004, it hosted iconic promoters like Dreamscape and Helter Skelter, becoming a cornerstone of UK hardcore, jungle, drum and bass, and grime culture before it was demolished. History and Legacy: The Venue: A 22,000-square-foot former warehouse located in Denbigh North. Music Scene: Birthplace and host to massive all-night legal raves, playing electronic music subgenres and live acts like The Prodigy. Closure: Closed in July 2004 and later demolished to make way for commercial developments.
The Warehouse - Plymouth Shutdown
Plymouth, Devon · Closed 2004
The Warehouse on Union Street was a cornerstone of the South West clubbing and rave scene before closing its doors in 2004. Club 103 (or C103) at 103 Union Street was part of the same massive building complex that housed the legendary Plymouth Warehouse. The Warehouse operated inside the larger Millennium Complex on Union Street, and the overall venue layout stretched across multiple rooms and bars, including sections historically known as the Warehouse, JFK's, and C103. Both shared the famous Union Street nightlife strip in Plymouth, with C103 taking its name directly from its street number (103 Union Street). The Complex: The broader building hosted multiple club identities and rooms over the decades—such as Club Oz, the Warehouse (famous for 90s rave and dance events with promoters like Obsession and Dance Planet), and later rebranded spaces like Millennium and C103 Decline: Stood empty and neglected for years before facing minor…
The Warehouse on Union Street was a cornerstone of the South West clubbing and rave scene before closing its doors in 2004.
Club 103 (or C103) at 103 Union Street was part of the same massive building complex that housed the legendary Plymouth Warehouse.
The Warehouse operated inside the larger Millennium Complex on Union Street, and the overall venue layout stretched across multiple rooms and bars, including sections historically known as the Warehouse, JFK's, and C103. Both shared the famous Union Street nightlife strip in Plymouth, with C103 taking its name directly from its street number (103 Union Street).
The Complex:
The broader building hosted multiple club identities and rooms over the decades—such as Club Oz, the Warehouse (famous for 90s rave and dance events with promoters like Obsession and Dance Planet), and later rebranded spaces like Millennium and C103 Decline: Stood empty and neglected for years before facing minor fire damage.
New Ownership:
Acquired by Nudge Community Builders to return it to community use. Bought by Nudge Community Builders in 2022, the property is being transformed into a mixed-use community space, hosting local urban agriculture projects like a mushroom farm and workshops, charity offices, and public heritage events.
Current Redevelopment Plans Urban Farming:
Houses the City Farm House mushroom growing and educational workshop project. Community Space: Designated for local charity headquarters, co-working areas, and social enterprise spaces.
Club 103 (or C103) at 103 Union Street was part of the same massive building complex that housed the legendary Plymouth Warehouse.
The Warehouse operated inside the larger Millennium Complex on Union Street, and the overall venue layout stretched across multiple rooms and bars, including sections historically known as the Warehouse, JFK's, and C103. Both shared the famous Union Street nightlife strip in Plymouth, with C103 taking its name directly from its street number (103 Union Street).
The Complex:
The broader building hosted multiple club identities and rooms over the decades—such as Club Oz, the Warehouse (famous for 90s rave and dance events with promoters like Obsession and Dance Planet), and later rebranded spaces like Millennium and C103 Decline: Stood empty and neglected for years before facing minor fire damage.
New Ownership:
Acquired by Nudge Community Builders to return it to community use. Bought by Nudge Community Builders in 2022, the property is being transformed into a mixed-use community space, hosting local urban agriculture projects like a mushroom farm and workshops, charity offices, and public heritage events.
Current Redevelopment Plans Urban Farming:
Houses the City Farm House mushroom growing and educational workshop project. Community Space: Designated for local charity headquarters, co-working areas, and social enterprise spaces.
