User:Neonchameleon/The Laundry

The Laundry is a London (UK) based collective of friends, DJ's, sound system's and artists who had been involved in the UK dance music scene since the late 80's. The collective first got together with the free Absolution boat parties held on the Ross Leopard ship moored next to Battersea Power Station [London] circa 96-98. At the time corporate clubs were reaching their peak The Laundry was a reaction against the rising consumerisation of UK dance culture.

Parties
On March 3rd 1999 The Laundry Party was born, originally intended as a small party it almost never happened when the intended venue (a railway arch in the back streets of Brixton, London) was shut down by the police just weeks before the event. It moved to another Arch, 4 times bigger and with 4 rooms. Through word of mouth the party was at capacity by midnight (1000 people) with over 500 people outside clambering to get in. It far beyond anyone's expectations, the crowd kept partying until the middle of the next day and The Laundry was the hottest party in town. The atmosphere inside was very special, with the press lauding it as a throwback to the acid house warehouse parties of the late 80's.

The Laundry put on numerous underground warehouse parties in the following years including a legendary millennium party. The Ross Leopard ship had been moved to a mooring on the embankment overnight and partied until 8am a stones throw from the House of Parliament and the biggest firework display London has ever seen. The Laundry have appeared at a number of clubs in the UK and abroad including Fabric, Renaissance, The End and many free parties across the UK and Europe.

The Laundry still exists however the parties have become select since the collective have dispersed across the globe.

Performances
DJ's who have played at The Laundry include: -

Resident DJs Past and Present

Olly Groves, Damian Isaacs, Steve Da Conga, Alison Marks, Rikky Rock

Guest Djs

Dave Mothersole, Duncan Forbes (Spooky), Danny Howells, Jimpster, Tayo, Olly Mcgregor, Norman Jay, Chris Coco, Adam Skillz, Damon Beau Monde, High Tide DJ's, Paul Arnold, Frank Tope, James Zabiela, Positive Sounds, Calvin Bush, Bill Brewster, King Roc, Tom Real, Tom Neville, Stonebridge, David Parr, Matt Williams, Breaking Point DJ's, Thomas & Thomas, Terry Marks, Hawk Dawson, Tania von Pear, Lovely Looker & Walwyn, Skitz, Jay 33, Circus Love, Pete Herbert, L, Tim Webster, Brendon Downing, St John De Zilva, Paulo Mojo, Alien J, Dave Daniel, Raoul, Wildlife Display Team, Jay Cunning, Jam Warm, Iain Hagger, Desyn Masiello, Arv, Nerm, Ges-E, Dj Suki, Schwavit Soundsystem, Ben Love, Renu Hossain, Meat Katie, Dick Johnston (Shaboom), Benny Jazz, Dave Minns, Tim 'Love' Lee, Matt Silver, Stuart Noble, King of Woolworths, Ricochet Soundsystem, Jim & Elliot (Me Gusta), Joel Xavier, Andy Lekker, Eren, Pathaan, Gaudi, Venetia, Vicky Lipps, Rev Milo Speedwagon, Steve Raddon, Rich Day, Dan Reid, Chris Jones, Phil 'Moonface' Thompson, Gary Bennetton, Leon Windsor.

Live Acts

Crazy Penis, Shiva Soundsystem, Orchestral World Groove, World Service, Tommy Showtime (live sax), Leah (vocals)