'Warehouse scale club could be a game-changer for Brighton'

Councillor David McGregor for Whitehawk and Marina has praised the recent news that Quarters will be opening in the former site of The Arch in Kings Road, Brighton.

He said that it was "fantastic" to see a seafront clubbing hotspot get a "solid refresh" from the organisers of Boundary festival. 

The council's licensing committee boss also outlined his personal aspirations for clubbing in Brighton - including encouraging investment in a large warehouse club on the outskirts of the city like The Warehouse in Leeds.

Cllr McGregor added: "Brighton offers a unique nightlife with venues like Pryzm, Walkabout and Revenge drawing diverse crowds across different age groups.

"But we do have to be honest that we’ve lost some of our brilliant venues over the last 30 years."

Describing the Quarters project as a "huge sign of confidence in our vibrant nighttime economy", he added: "The potential is huge. A setup on the scale of The Warehouse in Leeds, right on the outskirts, could be a game-changer for our electronic-music and clubbing scene.

"If we can get the investment, maintain strong local oversight, and plug the gaps that could be a real boost to Brighton’s night-time infrastructure.”

The Warehouse in Leeds is a historic music venue that has hosted some of the biggest rock and punk acts, including Oasis. It is believed to have originally been a textile mill warehouse prior to its re-purposing.

This comes as the city council's licensing committee is set to make a decision on policy changes today (July 24) which could see model venues open later and focus more on customer safety.

Artist impression of Quarters (Image: Quarters) Quarters is set to open in late autumn, the venue aims to become a staple in the city’s nightlife scene, delivering high-quality electronic and live music in an inclusive and affordable setting.

Electronic event specialists AMAAD (A Man About A Dog), who will be taking over site,  founders Paul Jack and Will Harold said: "We have a long track record of transforming ideas into culturally significant projects, and we’re very excited about Quarters.

"We aim to showcase world-class talent while also providing a platform for collaboration with Brighton’s diverse creative community.

"We’ve always loved Brighton’s independent attitude and see a great opportunity to build a forward-thinking venue that supports a wide range of culture in the area."