Fond memories have been flooding in as Clint Boon prepared to close the curtain on legendary Manchester nightclub South. On Friday the DJ, musician and radio presenter announced the sad news that the King Street venue was to close its doors after one final party this weekend after 27 years entertaining the city’s masses.
The Manc music icon and the club’s famous resident DJ announced on his social media: “A message that I never hoped I’d have to post. My night this Saturday at South will be the club’s closing night. Due to issues beyond our control, (myself, the management and the owners), Manchester will lose one of its greatest nightclubs of all time.”
He went on to say: “South has been my second home for well over 20 years and it’s been a massive part of the Boon family’s journey. Please join us on Saturday for our closing night. Needless to say, it’ll be a big send off and probably an emotional one! Lotsa love.”
The same day he announced the final night, streamed on Beatstream from 11pm, were sold out. And ahead of the closing party he tweeted to his ‘Boon Army’: “Tonight marks 21 years since I started my weekly residency there. Party time! xxx”
Fans shared their support and their memories with the Inspiral Carpets star. @SteveHaywood15 tweeted: “Had the pleasure of attending a few years ago and it was so good, it got my big old fat a*** onto the dance floor! Not much can do that to me have a great time.”
@Shaun_Garfin shared: “Not been in loads of times but came in on our 20th wedding anniversary you played The Charlatans and dedicated it to us without knowing that track was practically on loop in the pub we met. South will be wherever it will be, have a massive one fella.”
@CAH2811 said: “Still in shock – amazing memories of @South_Club and Red Stripe with @therealboon – end of an era x” @kittenberry said: “Am gutted… had some of the best nights of my life in that club… life changer.” And @TheZenkobra messaged: “We love you Clint #boonarmy.”
@EmilyGrayson__ wrote: “It’s hard to put in to words how I feel about losing South. I’ve been going there for 12 years. Every silly night was a @South_Club night. The best times & the worst hangovers. We will never have a place like it again. Thank you for the fun & Red Stripe.”
@SJBeech said: “Enjoy the closing night at South. Sad moment though it is, you’ve more than stamped your brilliance all over that place in the years gone by and you’ll continue to do so wherever you play from now on. Best wishes to all there tonight.” @BritBoxingBlog wrote: “Amazing Club. Bless ya Clint. Had some brilliant nights there over the years.” And @matherl said: “So sad.”
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