A look inside Fusion, the Sunderland nightspot which had 2,000 customers a week in the 1970s. John Pallas was among those who loved it. | se

placeholder image — A look inside Fusion, the Sunderland nightspot which had 2,000 customers a week in the 1970s. John Pallas was among those who loved it. | se

Those were the days! Taking you back to Sunderland's best old nightclubs on National DJ Day

Lifestyle Editor

Published 19th Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT

The shoulder pads. The perms. The stonewashed double denim - Sunderland nightclubs were once the place to be seen on a Saturday night.

On National DJ Day, January 20, which is held to recognise and celebrate the work of our favourite disc jockeys, we’re throwing it back to some of Sunderland’s best old night spots, as chosen by you on our Wearside Echoes Facebook page.

How many can you remember?

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. Share your own disco favourite venue from years gone by.
Email chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

13. Over to you

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. Share your own disco favourite venue from years gone by. Email [email protected] | se

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Those were the days! Taking you back to Sunderland's best old nightclubs on National DJ Day

The shoulder pads. The perms. The stonewashed double denim - Sunderland nightclubs were once the place to be seen on a Saturday night.

13. Over to you

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