Industry Welcomes DHP Family Transformation of The Garage, Islington

24 April 2017 - Press release

DHP Family has unveiled the results of its transformation of The Garage in Islington at a launch night for the industry. Promoters, agents and press turned out last week to experience firsthand the dramatic update to one of London’s iconic live music venues.

The Garage transformed

In addition to refurbishing the main music venue (600 capacity) and adding a brand new top of the range sound system,  a daytime bar (The General Store) and a second independent 150 capacity live music space (Thousand Island) have been created.

Upstairs, Thousand Island is now an intimate space hosting breaking acts and late-night socials featuring a live music programme anchored by collaborative club nights.

Harking back to the filling station stores of small-town America, the newly designed ground floor now features The General Store, an all-day café and bar serving craft beer and cocktails.  

Ed Lilo, DHP Family Head of Venue Programming London said: “I’m super happy with how everything’s turned out with The Garage, the new venue Thousand Island and our lil coffee and beer spot The General Store. The launch was a huge success with a bunch of friends, promoters, agents and competing venue operators drinking the bar dry and checking out what we’ve done to the venue.

“People seemed especially impressed by the new backstage offerings and drink selections, as well as the attention to detail our design partners Zopsigog went to in all elements of the project. On top of a busy spring concert schedule featuring Hayseed Dixie, Wire, The View, Mystic Braves, Day Wave, Cherry Glazerr, The Coronas, Melt Banana, The Smith Street Band, Propagandhi, Waxatchee, Chastity Belt and much more, we’ve noticed a sizable uptick in inquiries and interest. Exciting times.”

With a long and rich history within London’s live music and nightlife scene, The Garage has always been regarded as one of the city’s landmark venues.  

Since opening in 1993, The Garage has hosted artists as diverse as Radiohead, Lil Yachty and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. DHP Family will retain this history while also programming the stars of tomorrow and a roster of leading club nights, ensuring that the overall experience is at the high level expected of a world class venue.

For more information on DHP, visit www.dhpfamily.com