Inside february 2008

UP FRONT
Trade & Industry
Soho Clubs and Bars looking for buyer; Economic downturn in the leisure industry; Government protection for live music venues

One to Watch
Goodbye crasher kids, hello toddlers do trance - Baby Loves Disco sheds a new light on underage clubbers

Operational
BEDA Bulletin
Paul Smith explains the practical connotations of the Noise at Work law that comes into force on 6 April 2008
Legal News
Jeremy Allen reports on a rare success in an extension of hours case within the West End Stress Area

Liquid Assets
Drinks News
The surprising growth in optimism amongst licensees; Southern Comfort with big plans for February; Coca-Cola make it special

INTERVIEW
Controlling Interest
Rachel Esson interviews Korova Corporation’s Rob Gutmann on his latest Liverpool venture Circo

REVIEW

COVER STORY: Vermilion & Cinnabar Manchester
OK Karaoke Leeds
En Vogue Kensington

Features
The ARC Show Preview
NIGHT looks forward to this years ARC show with the help of Mondo*ARC Editor, Paul James
Architectural Lighting
We get the expert opinion on the importance of architectural lighting
Sound Feature
We provide an idiot’s guide to amplification and take a look at what’s in store for sound in 2008

DESIGN
Design Showcase
We look at some fine design, including loft chic on Clapham High St

Technology
Technology News
Zinc in Southend gets the KV2 treatment; Audio Visual Mapping (AVM)
Company Profile: Tibbatts Kirk Abel
We meet Tibbatts Kirk Abel the charismatic trio behind the new Tibbatts

Outro

Jon Gurd
NIGHT quizzes Ideal DJs’ new signing Jon gurd on the house scene