Basics in Leeds fans PRINCESS JANE apparently Basics have had a big fall out with Rehab, the club they were based in and are now shifting to The Peephouse, with a total refit of the place. I've always liked the Peephouse as a nice grimy little after hours place so hopefully it won't be too superclub can any Leeds dwelling Promise types share the goss on this?
Hi there Friends and Basics' faithfulls First and foremost Merry Christmas to you all.... and thanks for a great year. This is gonna come as a bit of a surprise.....(''). It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Basics will no longer be held at REHAB. Last Saturday was the last Basics to be held In REHAB...If you were lucky enough to be there for James Zabiela you'll know we went out with a bang!!-a legendary night which will now go down in clubland folklore. I'm afraid while you guys have been dancing your butts off and helping create some nights we will never forget..... but behind the scenes we have been dogged with internal disputes with our partners. For a longtime and having difficulties ( Explaining my occasional sulky face and stresshead apearance]('') Despite all our efforts to overcome these problems we have now reached stalemate and have been left with no other choice but to pull out of the venue. This is something which really hurts me as i invented the whole concept to give you and Leeds something to be proud of.So our staff all the loyal Basics resedents and me and Vic gave it everything our shirts,our hearts and souls to try to create something special. But I'm afraid we feel we've been shafted..... Not the for the first time (but hopefully for the last!!) But as they say "That doesn't kill you can only make you stronger!!" SO....THIS IS BY NO MEANS THE END OF BACK TO BASICS OR OUR NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!!! As you know Basics has launched and been homed in several different venues over the last 14 years all having their own unique identities and all have been special in their own way.So historically we've moved venues every 3-4 years anyway purposefully to keep things exciting and keep the vibe alive....So maybe this unsolveable disagreement might have happened to us for a reason I believe nothing in life is purely coincidence and believe you should always look to get the positive out of the negative!! Even in the sh*t times and What goes around comes around!! "So here's to a fresh start and a new chapter in the in the history of the chaotic wonderful world of Back To Basics....." YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD CLUB DOWN" As many of you will know we have always been involved in The Peephouse a venue that has never been given the full attention its needed to reach it's total potential.The club has always since the beginning had a place in our hearts...as it has in many of yours...I fell in love with it the very first time i walked in the gaff its always had a vibe of it's own. A propper underground club' housing true underground nights such as Madhatters, Rude Not 2, Superconductor, Ibiza's We love Electric Ladyland and the amazing TOGETHER parties where all the Leeds promoters and clubs came together for charity and create two of the best parties Leeds has seen in years. But the club has always been short of larger main room to house some of the bigger acts..Although Laurent Garnier,Mark farina and Andy Weatherall say its one of thier favorite places to play. So YES-if you've not already guessed....to cut to the chase....the plan is to close The Peephouse in January for an extensive refurb including a total lay-out change to create the main room it's always needed. It will re-open in February- losing the name' The Peephouse ' (which through no fault of it's own had a certain stigma attached which is now to be rectified).....under the new name "MY HOUSE" ......and will be the new home of Back To Basics From the begining of FEB where we plan to run from 12 midnight to 12 noon. like clubs every whare else in the world... "GOD HELP US" Which brings us to New Years Eve....New Years Eve will go ahead as planned but will be held at The Peephouse...which again will be totally transformed with extensive decor for the night in true Basics fashion!!-It will have3 floors of music with the ground floor partitions removed and doors removed wider-extending into a fully decorated heated and floored marquee with its own bar creating one large main room with extra sound and lights and additional toilets. The line-up is the same as advertised: ANDREW WEATHERALL, RALPH LAWSON, PAUL WOOLFORD, JAMES HOLROYD,TRISTAN DA CUNHA,BUCKLEY and DAVE BEER with the middle floor being hosted by Love To Be who were already booked and advertised at the venue for their New Years Eve party.Their line-up has also not changed.Respect to them for being so understanding at such short notice. Everyone who has already bought tickets-these are still valid. Tickets £18 advanced £20 on the night. We thank you all for your love and understanding.It's been lovely to know you've all been there for us once again and thank you to all the people who have supported us and given us the strength to make this move. It's time to get Back To Basics and do what we do best!!! House Music All Night Long-infact into the next day!! Keep the Faith Here's to a bright and better future BASICS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING..........REHAB IS DEAD.....LONG LIVE BASICS!!! The party's at "MY HOUSE" February 2006. Helping us move in home... Basics will be touring Asia and Australia throughout January and will be hosting a series of large one-off parties so onwards and upwards and business as usual. Forever yours Dave and Vicki Beer and the Back To Basics Family x
As an ex-Leeds resident, I'm quite shocked by this. I thought Rehab was practically purpose-built for Basics They've done well to get The Peephouse sorted out for NYE in time. Good luck to them in their new venue
Didn't Paradise in Leeds open at 6 in the morning and go til midday? Casa Loco was a regular 12 midnight til 9 as well. No drinks licence, just water and Red Bull!
Basics has a dedicated following, they could have put it in the shittest club in Leeds for a 24hr gig, and it'd be heaving from start to finish.
Yes, its sheer carnage and ket mess central. We'll it was when I last went a few years ago. Good fun though just incredibly messy
