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Chris & Helen at the Amsterdam

Chris & Helen at the Amsterdam

title Chris & Helen at the Amsterdam
venue The Amsterdam
review date Wednesday, 31 December 2003
photos & words by Chris Fischer

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Barmen Morne and Michael Turner (Mike, Barman of the Year at 2003 Golden Handbag Awards) kept the liquids flowing for a cheerful crowd, singing and dancing to resident DJ Chris Fischer. Amsterdam was the last place to finish, pumping till almost 6am.

With new music at Amsterdam (their launch of R&B nights on Wednesdays and Nineties/pre-club music on Saturdays in December) expectations were high. Assistant Manager Alex clearly enjoyed himself on the microphone far too much. Barman Mike and G-Scene editor James heated the crowds after midnight with sexy dance shows, champagne for all after midnight and the presence of many ever so hardcore clubbers made it a night to remember!

latest captions who was snapped?

"Love at wildfruit"

Said by Fisherman on Mon, 5th January 2004.

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Click the VIP's name to see where we caught'em!

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New Year's Eve 2003 (9 stories)

New Year's Eve 2003 (9 stories)

Brighton Rocks? Storm? Charles Street? Envy? Soixante Neuf? What have these places got in common? Well, we visited them all for New Year, that's what.

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NYE pre-club wander

NYE pre-club wander
photos by James Brooks

Starting at Brighton Rocks, preparations were in place for a very busy New Years Eve. The DJ mysteriously had a lemur growing out of his head. Sadly, I was unable to clone myself into four (who said 'thank heavens'?).

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Storming into 2004!

Storming into 2004!
photos by James Brooks

So, first on our list and the place to see New Year in was Storm, and at £5 entry (no rip-offs here) we find the place packed and ready to party.

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2004 already a Legend!

2004 already a Legend!
photos by James Brooks

After the poppers popping, the midnight snogs, a copious amount of beer, we still wanted more...

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The connection is made

The connection is made
photos by Mark Brock

The connection, that is, between Charles Street and Envy. What a fantastic night! A great DJ line-up (including the superb Mark Bambach), music to suit everyone and superb venue decoration. New Year's Eve really showed the full potential of the venue.

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Simon? Was that you?

Simon? Was that you?
photos by Si Denton

A disk appeared on my doormat this morning. No name. Just had "NYE 03/04" scrawled on it. I think it might be from Simon, but I don't know. I've put it together with Wilma's photos from the same event for your delectation.

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More from Envy

More from Envy
photos by Mark Andrews

Mark was wondering around with his camera and shares his albeit slightly hard-edged pics with us here...

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Action and Beyond!

Action and Beyond!
photos by Glyn Jackson

Glyn and Neil ventured into London to see in 2004 at Action and then Beyond in Vauxhall (along with much of Brighton it seems?). 15 hours of continuous clubbing later - and they were still ready for more!

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Taking photos while you're working doesn't work

Taking photos while you're working doesn't work
photos by Tim Nash

In fact, it works so badly that these few pathetic snaps are all I got. But I *know* you want to see them... ;o)

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