On paper, it’s an inspired idea. 

Bringing back the glory days of the legendary Hacienda nightclub with a full orchestra and choir brings together two totally different times: it’s a nod to drug-fuelled raves in the 90s under the guise of a sensible, cultured event, the type of which most ex-ravers are more accustomed now they’ve grown up. It’s a safe, respectable way to pay homage to getting off your face on pills. 

And for this reason, it’s very popular.

The Dome was packed with revelers ready to go mad fer it, but sadly, the technical side of the evening didn’t live up to expectations. 

The crowd can’t be faulted, as everyone present was polite, friendly and keen. 

Unfortunately, the sound production was shockingly poor with many of the instrumentals completely drowned out. 

The volume was so low that it was possible to have a full conversation about your hazy memories of the best nights at The Zap with your dance-floor neighbour using barely raised voices. 

Despite this, the classic house tracks that defined a generation were performed to great appreciation, and the audience seemed satisfied.  It’s a great concept, but was poorly executed.