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Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
London's Ministry of Sound has announced a weekend of events on 2-3 October to mark its 35th anniversary, featuring headline sets from Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice. The celebration underlines the venue's enduring status as a cornerstone of the UK dance music scene, more than three decades after it first opened its doors, with tickets now available via Dice.fm.
Friday night's Louder event will see drum-and-bass DJ Andy C return to the club for the first time in a decade for an extended three-hour set, while Saturday daytime brings deep-house pioneer Kerri Chandler and Detroit techno figure Moodymann together for a Hard Times-hosted show. Saturday evening's Urge night will be headlined by Loco Dice, with further names for the wider anniversary programme to follow. The club, which opened in Elephant & Castle in September 1991, is also marking the milestone with a new book, a talent competition called Boxed In, and its first Ibiza event in over ten years.
In short
- Ministry of Sound turns 35 with a two-day London event on 2-3 October
- Lineup includes Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice
- Club also releasing a book and returning to Ibiza after a decade
Explained simply
Ministry of Sound is a nightclub in Elephant & Castle, south London, which opened in 1991. The venue has hosted electronic and dance music performances for over three decades and is considered significant to British club culture. Unlike many nightclubs that close after only a few years, the venue has remained in continuous operation.
The anniversary is being marked with a series of celebrations and projects extending beyond the club itself. Anniversary parties will take place at the venue, whilst other commemorations include a new book about the club's history, a talent competition called Boxed In, and the club's first Ibiza event in over ten years. Ibiza is a Mediterranean island with a central place in global electronic music and club culture.