Clubbers guide to.....Secretsundaze

I’m giving big credits to this event ,mainly for the sick location. Secretsundaz is best known for its daytime clubbing and Sunday parties where they play host to some of the best underground house and techno and where people go to have one last blow out before its back to work on Monday. They hold their events in unique and often open air locations, and this time it didn’t disappoint.

This was my first time to Secretsundaze and I was pretty excited having heard some good reports about it. The location this time was Central Point off Tottenham Court Road on the 33rd floor. I haven’t really done much daytime clubbing before, apart from festivals, so it made it a unique experience for me. The event is free but strictly quest list only; this is just to stop anyone going who just wants to get wasted on a Sunday afternoon. As such, it attracts quite a hedonistic and trendy crowd giving the place a great vibe and friendly feel.

Being our first time we went pretty early, around 3ish, to avoid any disappointment of not getting in. Once our names had been ticked off the quest list we took the express elevator to the 33rd floor where we were greeted by that familiar sound of bass thumping and bouncing off the walls. The venue can be best summed up, as one of my good friends puts it, ‘a scene’. The long floor was divided by the bar and DJ booth down the middle with each side supporting massive windows which gave the best views of the cities skyline. It blew me away a little having a rave in such an amazing location. One thinks of warehouses, tents, or grimy undergrounds clubs when thinking of raving, not high up with a stunning view of the city to gaze down upon. We were equally blessed with a perfect cloudless day which made for an amazing sunset.

The venue was perfect for me, its a pity the music didn’t do the same. Secretsundaze is where you are likely to hear an array of underground house and techno, however, this time they went for more of a disco feel. The music went in peeks and troughs, one minute there would be some nice techno thumping away only to be mixed in with a bit of disco. This was a little disappointing, and there were a few grumblings about the choice of music. However, im sure this is a one off, and for small nights like this to survive it is important that they diversify there events every now and then.

Despite the lack in good music, I had an awesome time. It was weird, but good, partying from day to night for a change rather than stumbling home when the sun is coming up and the birds are singing. The perfect day gave a real feel that winter is finally over and spring is here. Another few months and summer will be around the corner. I am very much looking forward to going to this event again, especially when it is in an open air venue and we really can dance in the sun!