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Footwork is closing (pg. 9)
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| Master Kush |
I have never been to the annex room cause Im still relatively new to the city. But they state in the article thats its on the second floor? Hopefully its not another sweat box like Moskito.
I also hope they renovate it proper so that tdot has something to finally rival stereo/circus/new city in mtl or marquee/pacha/output in nyc (perhaps not in size but at least in venue quality). I guess you could say that Guv falls in that category, but they havn't made a proper booking in years (and they're closing soon too arn't they?).
Look, I commend the bookings at Footwork. But the venue itself...was lacking in all the important areas (setup, size, sound). And, for what, the 3rd or 4th biggest city in NA, it is time for a quality spot you can wholeheartedly recommend to friends who are not necessarily vets in the scene. |
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| Mach X |
| quote: | Originally posted by Master Kush
Look, I commend the bookings at Footwork. But the venue itself...was lacking in all the important areas (setup, size, sound). And, for what, the 3rd or 4th biggest city in NA, it is time for a quality spot you can wholeheartedly recommend to friends who are not necessarily vets in the scene. |
Size is probably going to be one of the things I'll miss most about FW closing. It's nice and quaint, intimate, you feel close to and involved with what's going on in the booth. You're not searching for ever for people, everyone is close. It's like a sweet house party. Footwork's small footprint(;)) is one of things I loved most about that place and made for some memorable nights.
But that being said, that doesn't mean I'm not excited to see what is in store for the new spot, i'm sure it'll be amazing (in it's own way). |
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| Yohan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mach X
Size is probably going to be one of the things I'll miss most about FW closing. It's nice and quaint, intimate, you feel close to and involved with what's going on in the booth. You're not searching for ever for people, everyone is close. It's like a sweet house party. Footwork's small footprint(;)) is one of things I loved most about that place and made for some memorable nights.
But that being said, that doesn't mean I'm not excited to see what is in store for the new spot, i'm sure it'll be amazing (in it's own way). |
thank goodness for Toika for intimate small parties |
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| jchung52 |
| quote: | Originally posted by samhouse
ya thinking we are getting there for 9 or so and then will grab a drink if its not looking to crazy. |
I'll be there tomorrow around then.. We'll have one! |
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| CMR |
| quote: | Footwork’s last dance
The Adelaide West party wraps up after almost a decade of beats and bass
By Benjamin Boles
The streets surrounding late-night party palace Footwork are very different than when Stephan Philion and Joel Smye opened it eight and a half years ago.
Most of the clubs that were once its neighbours have been replaced by high-end steak houses, design firms and, of course, condos. Until recently, Footwork felt like the last trace of edgy nightlife in the Entertainment District, and it seemed inevitable that it would also be pushed aside by the massive wave of development sweeping through the downtown core.
But despite the new residential tower just a few feet from their back-alley entrance, this isn’t a story of noise complaints shutting down yet another world-famous underground dance music venue.
“People think we’re moving for various reasons, but no one seems to get it right. We’ve actually been looking for a new spot for a couple of years now,” explains Philion.
“We wanted to grow, and we felt a bit confined here,” Smye adds. “Our new condo neighbours haven’t actually been a major issue yet, other than a few complaints, but the area just isn’t a good fit any more.”
While fewer venues in Toronto can accommodate it, the market for big bass beats in dark rooms is growing thanks to the crossover between the mainstream EDM boom and the remnants of the traditional house and techno scenes. This cultural moment is a huge opportunity for a venue that can successfully bridge those worlds.
Philion and Smye think they’ve finally found the spot to do so, in the second-floor Bloor and Bathurst club most recently known as the Annex Wreckroom. At twice Footwork’s capacity, it should suit their crowds even better.
“There’s been a real surge the last couple of years, and we want to be part of that wave,” says Smye. “We have events here where 200 people are being turned away at the door, and they get mad about that. We’re able to get some great bookings, but people want to be able to actually see their favourite artists.”
Identifying a demand is one thing, but finding the appropriate space is another. The days of cheap downtown warehouse spots are long gone, and zoning restrictions prevent more creative solutions to the nightlife dilemma.
“It’s pretty hard to find a nightclub to buy within the area of the city allotted,” Philion says.
“I don’t think you can really get a new nightclub licence outside the Entertainment District, and everywhere there has a condo next to it now,” adds Smye. “You basically have to take over someone else’s spot.”
Fortunately, their new spot has everything they were looking for; they’ll be launching the still unnamed new club October 26 with a series of events before shutting down to fully renovate in the winter.
“I feel like we milked every single square inch of this place as much as we could have,” Smye reflects. His partner is equally ready to move.
“As soon as we walked in the door of the new space, we started seeing possibilities.” |
http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/sto...?content=194852 |
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| Beings |
Are you all seriously going tomorrow for 9pm?
Do the doors even open at 9? |
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| Special K |
| quote: | Originally posted by PurpleHaze
I swear I though I saw that the tickets were going to go on sale this past Friday at 10am? They're unavailable for some reason. Definitely want to attend this party! |
http://m.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleE...eventId=3852354 |
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| geroin |
| Not really interested in lawler.. |
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| Special K |
Fair enough.
I'm excited for the event. Should be good & fun IMO. |
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| jchung52 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beings
Are you all seriously going tomorrow for 9pm?
Do the doors even open at 9? |
Yes they do...As it is the last weekend, I'm pretty sure lineup will be down to the street by 1030. Then people will bitch about how they waited and couldn't get in bla bla bla... if you want in, get there early. We all know how small fw is |
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| -g- |
| it certainly will be packed that early. 9pm arrival would be a very good idea |
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| an_an |
| quote: | Originally posted by PurpleHaze
Air Motion acoustics. That's a kick ass sound system.
Hope it was just a glitch in the system (for the tickets). |
They are on sale now. And it seems to be a Electronic Nation event. |
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