We are a volunteer led intergenerational community archive group collaboratively preserving and celebrating the vibrant creativity and inclusive spirit of Leeds first purpose built safe space club nights in the 90’s.

We are collecting in ephemera and recording people’s stories and memories that will
allow us to create a lasting cultural, educational and supportive resource for younger generations.

The group is based in Leeds but welcomes members contributing from anywhere in the world. If you would like to become a member, help with the archive, wish to collaborate or simply view the archival material we have collected in so far please get in touch!

The current working team consists of original club members and younger people interested in club culture and creating their own safe spaces today.

WHY NOW?

As independent nighttime spaces are disappearing from our cities, these memories are of a uniquely vibrant time when hedonism was affordable, and every week there
was a place to go. Now more than ever, we feel we should remind ourselves and others of the spirit of 90s clubland; allowing younger generations to discover their nightlife ancestry and, as we did, find joy and innovation in challenging times.

They say history is written by the victors. In the case of club culture, it’s often written by big industry players. This project will address that gap. Our archive will invite generations of clubbers to share their personal stories and ephemera and bring to life the rich contribution these clubs made to people who found a sense of belonging and community, re-asserting the experiences of women and the LGBTQ+ community during this time.