Club 69, an iconic nightclub in Paisley, has announced it will close its doors after welcoming clubbers for nearly four decades. The venue, located in a basement underneath a curry house on New Sneddon Street, will host its final night out on 10 October.
First opened in 1989, the club quickly became known locally as 'The Rave Cave'. Over the years, it has hosted major names in the dance music scene, including Ewan McVicar, the late Jackmaster, Slam, Leftfield, Underground Resistance, and Skream, according to the Sun.
Closing parties announced
The club posted on its Facebook page: "A Change is on the Horizon! From Saturday, 10th October, the Rave Cave will no longer be as you know it. It's time for a fresh chapter to begin."
The post continued: "This has been a passion project for the current management team, and that project has unfortunately come to an end. It's been an absolute pleasure to have played a small part in the legendary venue's long journey, which dates back to the very first party in 1989 – but all good things must come to an end."
A number of closing parties are planned, some hosted by external promoters and some by the club itself, kicking off with MDDLTN on 12 September. The club said further details would be shared on social media.
Thanks to staff and ravers
The club expressed gratitude in its announcement: "Before we go – we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone we've worked with along the way – all the staff, the people behind the scenes, the DJs, our suppliers, and most importantly, you lot – the ravers!"
The bosses also hinted the closure may not be permanent, adding: "If continuing this project is of interest to you, please get in touch by filling in our inquiry form, and someone will be back in touch. As it stands, the club will close on 10th October. Hopefully, this isn't the final orders, and there'll be one more tune in the old Paisley Basement yet. In the meantime, we've got seven weeks of events to go…"
Reaction from music lovers
Music lovers described the closure as "sad news" and called the nights out at the venue "some of the best". Visitors said it was a "gutter" and shared fond memories of the underground club.
