When it opened its doors in 1979, Heaven was revolutionary. London's first gay superclub, it was the birthplace of Hi-NRG and acid house, a magnet for gay celebrities and mounted the most spectacular stage shows seen in clubland. But it hasn't been on top of its game for some time, rarely matching the standard set by Vauxhall rivals such as Fire. Still, with the closure of the Astoria and the subsequent move of G-A-Y to Heaven, the club has experienced something of a renaissance. Thursday now hosts G-A-Y Porn Idol, Fridays G-A-Y Camp Attack and Saturdays are reserved for the G-A-Y club night proper. It's not all a gay fiesta, however, the roomy Heaven also lays on live indie nights with acts such as Jack PeĆate and White Lies.
Jeremy Joseph's cheesy retro night. Three rooms play everything from the '70s to the noughties.
The main floor features pop and live PAs, The Star Bar plays electro house, The Island and Pop Room plays '80s and '90s. Tonight: Mika.
Definitely not from up north, but rather Atlanta, and playing rousing, but bruised southern state-tinged rock that has been championed by the likes of the Kings of Leon. Fresh from supporting Biffy...
Jeremy Joseph's cheesy retro night. Three rooms play everything from the '70s to the noughties.
Jeremy Joseph's cheesy retro night. Three rooms play everything from the '70s to the noughties.
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