Clubland 90s

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The starting point for an epic night out was always The Pig and Truffle. I adore that pub, and although it lived on in various guises, it’ll always be the P&T to me.

Following the massive success of last year’s tour – we are proud to announce that Clubland will be returning to the UK arena for six shows in April/ May of 2024. Clubland TV remains one of the most popular music channels on UK music TV – constantly bringing a unique mix of the both the classics and the new tunes to thousands of people everydayIn 1991, Steve Eichner was hired by Peter Gatien, an uncompromising entrepreneur from Quebec whose financial ventures in New York nightlife defined him as the undisputed “King of Clubland.” As house photographer to Gatien’s club empire, Eichner was granted exclusive access to some of the most iconic venues of the era: the Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA. In this new era of clubbing, every detail of the evening—from the neon ambience to the go-go dancing Club Kids—was coordinated to make each paying guest feel as if they were at the center of the universe. The parties would operate like amusement parks for adults and for twenty dollars at the door you were granted an experience like no other on earth.

These are some of the artists who will be there – make sure you’re there with them for a special night! But there was more to The Place than just the basement. If a change of pace was required late on, you had the option of the upstairs bar, where the music was less intense in volume and pace. Traces of Ibiza’shippie days still remain among the locals. In many ways, however, the island has strayed from its bohemian roots toward an extravagant, techno-fuelled party hotspot. Disco fiends, celebrities and party hungry revellers arrive in droves over the summer to be swept up in the island's outrageous party culture and bake on its warm sands. Despite Ibiza’s wild spirit, the island is a safe and accepting place where anyone can come to let their hair down. The Void, in particular, was a favoured destination for clubbers from all over the UK, regularly hosting world-famous DJs such as Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Judge Jules and local legend, Pete Bromley. While The Place could generate a heady atmosphere with a smaller headcount, Valentino’s needed a big crowd to get it jumping. But when it was full, it delivered some of the best nights out for me and my friends. From foam parties and all-you-can-drink sessions, to fairgrounds on the car park, Vally’s was not afraid to mix it up.

While I was less keen on the American Diner part of the club – I can still taste one of their burgers that I threw up shortly after a lengthy stint on the Smirnoff Ice – it was nice to have the option to be able to get food. It was also a great place to escape the dancefloor between tunes and be able to chat. Once again we’ll be in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Aberdeen but new venues now included in Belfast and Nottingham. The 70s saw the real arrival of the tourist boom that has continued ever since. It also saw the opening of the discos, which would define history of Ibiza clubbing to the present day. Rave made it big in the 80s, Balearic house really emerged in the 90s, and today an eclectic mix of musical styles and people make it a massive tourist industry and one of the most fascinating and mind-blowing places to visit. Eichner earned a reputation as a reliable and talented photographer and caught the attention of Gene DiNino, owner of the Roxy nightclub, and was granted access into the venue’s exclusive VIP spaces. Located at 515 West 18th Street, the Roxy was loud and proud, featuring an erotic roller disco and a house drag queen that could be seen soaring above the dance floor on her suspended throne. For Steve Eichner, this was pure visual ecstasy, but the party didn’t end there. Through word of mouth, he soon discovered the thrilling world of illegal raves on the streets of Manhattan known as “outlaw parties,” and the outrageous Club Kids who threw them.