Plastic People and Ministry under threat

Two London nightclubs face potential closure after threats to their licence.

Police have asked Hackney Council to review the licence for Plastic People in Shoreditch on the grounds of public nuisance, crime and disorder issues.

I've never experienced anything but good vibes at Plastic People. In fact, I remember my first night there: when the lights of the pitch-black dancefloor were switched on at the end, I was surprised to notice the crowd was more geek than ghetto. It's certainly no drugs den.

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Additionally Ministry of Sound has launched a battle against property developer Oakmayne, which is planning to build residential flats opposite the brand's south London nightclub and head office. If the development goes ahead, Ministry could lose its entertainment licence to ensure residents get a good night's sleep. To sign the petition, click here.

FWD returns to Plastic People

FWD, the club night that launched a thousand dubstep careers, has returned to Plastic People in Shoreditch.

This groundbreaking party, which championed dubstep, grime, funky 'and everything in-between' from their early days, is now a big player in the club circuit, with residencies at Matter and Bloc Weekend.

Plastic People is a funny old venue, but one which I adore. Down a flight of stairs, this tiny 200(ish)-capacity club has skanky toilets, no air conditioning and a booming dancefloor that's utterly pitch black and dripping from the ceilings. But it has a great mix of people, good security, cheap drinks and an awesome lineup of DJs.

I loved heading down there for a Sunday-night FWD rinse-out, but the event tailed off over the Christmas period. It's now back in its original Thursday-night slot, with the first party on 4 March featuring N-Type, Youngsta and Zinc.

The promoters say: 'The change to Thursdays brings back memories of how amazing original FWD Thursdays were, before dubstep and Shoreditch itself had crossed over, as well as a chance to make fresh, new memories.'

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