 02/09/2008 Oh ye Gods! You have forsaken us! Panic people, for The End is nigh… well, the end is nigh for The End and AKA anyway. Yep, Planet Notion is sad to reveal that cometh January 29th, London’s seminal club will be closing its doors and bidding a final farewell.
In a statement released today, The End and AKA explained: “The reality is simple. We began in a kitchen with a conversation and a dream. The club has been our life for thirteen fantastic years, but key people in the team were ready to move on, this coincided with being made an offer on the building, and we felt it time to pursue different roads.
“To be able to walk away now after such a journey means that the timing is right. It’s been a difficult decision, and of course we’re sad, but The End is, and has been, the most amazing experience, and we want to thank all those who made it possible and all those who have shared in our dream.”
Indeed. As Planet Notion walked the streets and cleared our head, weeping like a teething baby and receiving odd stares from the City Boys, we took solace in the news that The End and AKA will go out in style. December 6th will see ol’ favourite, Sven Vath, headlining the world famous venue for a last Hoorah!
This will be followed by a run of closing parties; DJs and promoters The End holds dear, joining together in a massive orgasm of ‘dance-like-a-paraplegic’ bliss.
The End and AKA’s legendary director, Layo Paskin, commented: “Well you know us, and you know what we do. We’re speaking to all the key people and we’re not going to go out on anything other than the most massive bang.”
Planet Notion will be there, handkerchief in hand and tears streaming down our rosy cheeks. Ta-ra The End and AKA, it’s been mighty emotional.
To read a full interview with directors Layo and Zoe Paskin, CLICK HERE. |
