UP FRONT
04. Trade & Industry
Trade in fury over Darling’s tax hikes; Neil Robertson named BII chief exec
08. One to Watch
Regeneration plans to boost Croydon’s late night economy

Operational
10. Nocturnal Notes
Executive director of Noctis, Paul Smith, speaks of the organisation’s progress, outlining several new initiatives and useful documents for the late night trade

12. Legal News
Licensing expert Jeremy Allen speculates over Jacqui Smith’s proposed legislation to restrict lap dancing clubs

Liquid Assets
14. Drinks News
Diageo designs customisable MenuMaker programme; Inbev UK launches ‘Get Home Safe’ campaign

INTERVIEW
18. Controlling Interest
Jillian MaClean heads out on her own with new company Drake & Morgan, starting with the launch of Southwark bar/restaurant The Refinery

Venue REVIEW
24. COVER STORY: Madame Geisha Brighton
28. Vodka Revolution Wilmslow
31. The Loft Bar Bolton University Students’ Union
32. Drapers Bar Queen Mary Students’ Union
34. Sence Birmingham
36. SodaBar Cardiff

DESIGN
38. Design Showcase
Burlesque sleeze and gastro pub characteristics define Peacock in Liverpool; Cult road movies and New York deli style are an unlikey match at Paul Daly designed Roadtrip

Technology
42. Technology News
Co-Ni drives the North West’s first sophisticated LED wall installation at Blackpool’s longstanding venue The Residence
46. Lighting Feature
NIGHT updates you with an all round look at what’s new in lighting
52. Ambience & Effects
We present some innovative ways of changing the ambience of a venue, and discuss what the future holds for interactive surfaces with the field’s experts
56. Products and Services
Classeq introduce Duo glasswashers and dishwashers; Chauvet launches UK website

Outro
58. Oasis: LIVE
Michael Nicholson reports from Oasis’ recent tour stop at Wembley Stadium