93 Feet East Marks 25 Years With Host of Audio-Visual Upgrades 07 Nov 2024
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Layout and bar changes also usher in the next chapter
93 Feet East on Brick Lane has been at the heart of London's underground music scene for a quarter of a century. This iconic East London institution is now marking its 25th year with the much-anticipated return of the game-changing party FUSE while an upgraded sound system and cutting-edge lighting setup mark the start of a bold new chapter for this vital cultural space.
93 Feet East is situated within Shoreditch’s Old Truman Brewery complex and has always been synonymous with some of the UK's most celebrated events. Chief amongst those is FUSE, the infamous Sunday daytime party founded by Enzo Siragusa in 2008 and closely linked with residents like Seb Zito, Rich NxT, and Archie Hamilton who helped to define its signature sound.
One thing that always sets 93 Feet East apart is the day into night experience. When parties start in the afternoon, the sun beams in through the big windows and bathes everyone in light. As those rays fade, the music changes to suit the mood and dancers are immersed in the club’s cutting-edge lights and a brand new and unique sensory experience unfolds as the party plays out into night.
In October 2024 FUSE returned to 93 Feet East with the innovative [X—Series], a special run of 10 consecutive Sunday daytime sessions for the first time since 2012, and with a strict no-phones policy. This initiative features sets from Enzo next to secret unannounced guests and debut B2Bs. The series has recaptured the essence of the original FUSE events with an emphasis on authentic clubbing experiences free from phone distractions and offers a safe space with no tolerance for discrimination of any sort.
So far the likes of ADMNTi, Cristi Cons, Dr Banana, Dan Ghenancia, Fabe, Gene On Earth, Harry McCanna, Huerta, Janeret, Kepler, Laidlaw, Marlie, Pach, Reeshy, Reflex Blue, RICH Not, Rossi, Shonky, tINI, Traumer, Tristan Da Cunha and Voightmann have played with more weekly surprises in the pipeline until the finale on 15th December.
Says FUSE regular Seb Zito, “On Sunday I popped down to what once was my second home, 93 Feet East, every week. Even if I wasn't playing | was on that dance floor connecting with the music and the people. My whole sound was inspired by this place and I got to experience that again on Sunday. Looking forward to being re-inspired once again on a Sunday and connecting with each other. Big up Enzo Siragusa and FUSE for putting on these weekly shows and allowing the next generation to feel what we felt back in 2008.”
Over the years, 93 Feet East, which entails a Main Room, Live Room, Courtyard and Members and Gallery Bar, has undergone several refurbishments that have kept it one step ahead of the game. Now the venue enters another bold new phase with a raft of superb upgrades that enhance the overall live experience for both DJs and club-goers.
Firstly, the legendary sound systems, which are widely seen as some of the best in the capital, have been upgraded. The Main Room now boasts a Funktion One 4 with three F124 bass speakers and the high-spec production setup includes a Eurolite Blinder, Power Strobe, Hazer, an LCD projector and a vast screen. The final improvements to the Main Room layout are set to increase capacity in conjunction with some slick bar upgrades.
Beyond music, 93 Feet East is an adaptable multi-use space that has hosted various cultural and social events including art exhibitions, and community meet-ups.
The surrounding Brick Lane area is a bustling and vibrant hub with an eclectic mix of markets, street art and rich cultural diversity all serving as a magnet for an array of talented artists with 93 Feet East at the heart of it all.
As well as a superb close to 2024, watch out for much more from an array of heavyweight headliners in 2025 as 93 Feet East heads into a bold new era after 25 years at the forefront.
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