'End of an era' as Clint Boon and fans say emotional goodbye with nightclub closing party
04.06.2022 - 23:45
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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."
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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
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