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I
had high hopes for Federation because it's run by the same people
from one of Leeds' most trendy and favourite bars, Fibre.
Tacky
Unfortunately, Federation just wasn't for me. I found it tacky,
tasteless and terrible.
You cannot have a classy clubnight when you have to go into a portable
toilet to pee.
Nearly
naked men in cages on the stage may have turned some people on,
but I just thought it was a bit seedy.
The
DJ playing on a table in the middle of the stage looked over the
top and a bit lost amid the music, which didn't really know where
it was going anyway.
Sweat
box
The main room was too big and lacked atmosphere. Although I appreciate
it was the height of summer and expected inside to be a bit hot,
the main room was roasting so much I couldn't even dance.
Outside
on the terrace wasn't much better. I felt more scutty clubgrime
than Ibizian chill out. The music (classic house) was more up and
down than a rollercoaster.
I can
see what they've tried to do here and Federation is great if you
like that whole underground vibe of feeling like your at some kind
of warehouse party, but not when you're paying £15
Themes
That said, I did like the theme night - Egyptians this time, Pirates
of the Caribbean next month (6th September) - but it takes more
than a few entertainers, fire breathers and a saxophone player to
make this gay-friendly night fun.
Zenobia Tiley
Where:
The Dark Arches in Granary Wharf
When: First Saturday of every month
Music: Funky, vocal house in main room and original classics
on terrace.
Signature tunes: pique and nique, you will miss me/ junior
jack, e_samba
DJs: Stuart Robinson, Alan Thompson and Tony Walker.
Cost: £15 on the door or advance tickets at £10
from Fibre, Dam Jeans and Clone Zone in Leeds or by credit car
on 0161 832 1111
Dress code: none
Opening hours: 10PM -4AM
Late license: til 3.30am
Price of pint: £3
Vodka & orange: £3
Pulling power: This is a gay club so boys who like boys
are on, whereas girls who like boys need not even try! |
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