Nightclubs

Fantastic reminders of Fusion nightclub in Sunderland in the late 1970s.

The Sunderland nightclub which pulled in 2,000 people in its heyday

A previous Blue Monkey reunion

We're reliving the glory days of the legendary Blue Monkey

Sunderland people have looked back on their memories of Sunderland's 90s nightlife.

15 wonderful insights into Sunderland's 1990s nightlife

Wearsiders have revealed the three words which they think summed up Sunderland's 1990s nightlife scene.

Sunderland people chose 3 words to sum up the city's 1990s nightlife

Glittering memories of Sunderland's nightclub scene from 30 years ago.

How Sunderland's nightclubs kept loyal customers safe in the 1990s

Reflecting on the days when Tynesiders headed for Sunderland because the nightclub scene was better.

Why Geordies chose Sunderland over Newcastle in the 1990s

Throwing it back to these retro night spots

Taking you back to Sunderland's best old nightclubs on National DJ Day

The Mecca - one of 15 venues which made the last of the best Sunderland nightclubs of all time.

I asked AI to name Sunderland's best 15 nightclubs of all time

Remembering the funny stories about Sunderland's 1990s nightlife. It's all in the latest episode of our new series.

The laughs you had at Sunderland's nightclubs in the 1990s

Be prepared to be thrilled by the latest episode in our Sunderland's 90s Nightlife series.

The thrilling past of Sunderland in the 1990s

The latest episode of our Sunderland's 90s Nightlife series looks at the days before camera phones.

When going out in Sunderland was without camera phones: It's the 90s!

The latest episode of the Sunderland's 90s Nightlife series looks at the sense of community.

The wonderful sense of community in Sunderland's 1990s nightclubs

Looking at the Blue Monkey in episode 7 of our Sunderland's 90s Nightlife series.

1990s nightclub Blue Monkey memories from the atmosphere to the music

The latest episode of our look back at Sunderland's 90s Nightlife - with a focus on your pre-club routines.

Cheap sherry and the The Old Twenty Nine - it's Sunderland in the 90s.

Sunderland people have looked back on their memories of Sunderland's 90s nightlife for episode 3 of our new series.

Relive Sunderland's 90s nightlife and the impact it had on Wearside

Sunderland people have looked back on their memories of Sunderland's 90s nightlife for episode 3 of our new series.

Sunderland's iconic 90s nightclubs - and queues
Step back into the vibrant 1990s nightlife of Sunderland, where iconic clubs like Chambers and Ku Club were worth queuing for.
Chris Cordner

Episode 2 of the Sunderland's 90s Nightlife series will be out on Friday, November 6.

'I remember when' - Idols burst onto the Sunderland scene

Have a fantastic time as you watch the first episode of our video tribute to 'Sunderland's 90s Nightlife'.

Get your rave on with our tribute to Sunderland's 90s nightclubs

Counting down to a new Echo series on Sunderland's 90s nightclubs

With Daylight Savings Time coming to an end this weekend, does that mean an early finish for the clubbers still going out on a Saturday night?

The 'extra' hour pubs and bars will allow when clocks go back

Residential flats proposed in space above 11 Vine Place in Sunderland city centre (July 2025)

The obvious reasons why people are against new city centre flats

Brenda Leek pictured at the refurbished bar of the Boars Head in 2005.

15 pubs we've loved in the East End of Sunderland

School dinners and healthy eating options were getting plenty of comments when we asked people for their views in 2004.

13 times you spoke up about schools in Sunderland in years gone by

We just love this fun-filled reminder from Gatsby in a submitted photo from 9 years ago.

Scenes from Gatsby in a sparkling set of 2016 Sunderland memories

Spanish wine and a stylish 60s look at La Cubana in Sunderland in March 1967. It was upstairs from El Cubana and Doris Coyne said: "Don't forget El Cubana!'

What you said about Sunderland's old nightclubs

This looks like wonderful fun in Backhouse Park in 1974. Youngsters took part in the Summer Fling organised by Neighbourhood Playschemes and Sunderland Arts Centre.

Your kids having fun at Sunderland play schemes of the past

Inside the Rink which has been described by Echo readers in the past as 'the best nightclub ever'.

17 Sunderland nightclubs from Wearside's wonderful past
Get your glad rags on because we are going dancing in Sunderland’s past.
Chris Cordner

The churches we used to throw shapes in, to quote a great episode of TV series 'Spaced,' and what happened to the superclubs that were beacons for dance music fans?

What happened to the big superclubs of the '90s and '00s dance scene?

There are some things you'll only remember if you went to nightclubs during their golden age in the 80s and 90s

9 things you'll only remember if you went clubbing in the 80s and 90s

Residential flats proposed in space above 11 Vine Place in Sunderland city centre

Developers insist new flats metres from nightclubs are 'very suitable'

Bob Usher whose career has been packed with great achievements including being an award-winning photographer.

From weddings to nightclubs: Bob's photography journey

These are some of the most popular nightclubs from across the North East in years gone by

22 of the North East's best nightclubs from the 60s to the noughties

You might have been there when it was known as Manor Quay Club, Campus or North Shore.
Have a look at these images from the club's past.

North Shore Sunderland: nostalgic look before possible demolition

University of Sunderland’s demolition plans for North Shore building at St Peter's campus have been approved

End of an era as Sunderland uni nightclub to be demolished

The boss of pub giant Mitchells & Butlers says the late-night market is shrinking.

Late night economy "shrinking" as young people's habits change

The sweet treats you wish would make a comeback

The 12 sweet treats you would love see make a comeback

Three pals who took a moment to enjoy a photo opportunity nine years ago. Tell us if you recognise them.

Bavaria in 2016. Faces, scenes and memories from the Sunderland venue

University of Sunderland lodges demolition plans for North Shore building at St Peter's campus

Bid to reduce nightclub to rubble after sitting empty for years

Half of all UK pubs, clubs and bars could be closed by 2030, according to projections by Capital on Tap.

UK Nightlife faces extinction level event - is your city on the list?

Dave Murray singing his latest number about school dinners.

Musician's school dinners song - does it reflect your own memories

According to research, this generation of music fans are pushing for less Taylor Swift and more of what they grew up listening to.

Why are this generation of music fans saying ‘no more’ Taylor Swift?

Faces in the picture in this great reminder of a night out in Sunderland.

Bavaria night out: Sunderland 2016 memories

Relaxing at the Marsden Grotto in a great photo from nine years ago.

Stylish night out in 2016 photos

Clubbers on the main stage at the Hacienda, 1989

31 euphoric pictures of The Hacienda in the days of music revolution

Paul Rodgers who was a member of Free and who recorded one of the all-time great live albums. (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images)

Free at the Locarno: Your memories of Sunderland's unforgettable night

Rock band Free recorded part of a live album at the Locarno in 1970, and some at a venue in Croydon.
Rumour has it that the queues stretched to the Wheatsheaf roundabout for their Sunderland appearance.

Free: The mega band who recorded live in Sunderland

Party vibes in this great photo which was submitted to the Sunderland Echo.

A cracking set of Sunderland 'night out' photos from 2019

(Photos: Pexels)

Nightclubs warn tax hikes could push venues to closure

Bay City Rollers fans in Sunderland in 1985.

Sunderland life as it looked in 1985: Pictures galore

These three were having a wonderful time in Port of Call in 2017.

11 wonderfully wintry photos from a Sunderland night out in 2017

Wetherells which was a big Sunderland hit from the day it opened.

Wetherells Sunderland: nightclub's star-studded past

Pals together in another photo from Sunderland at New Year seven years ago.

Party time! Sunderland people seeing in the New Year in 2017

Nights of rock and roll at The Rink

Sunderland's links to The Beatles, Bowie, Status Quo and Thin Lizzie

We love the festive wear from these pals as they got into the seasonal spirit in 2018.

A Christmas night out at Gatsby: Re-live the 2018 memories

So much to look back on in this glorious gallery of photos from 2016.

A night out at Bavaria. Re-live it all through these fab 2016 photos

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