Ministry of Sound has revealed a series of events packed with exclusives, underground stars and true pioneers from October through to New Year’s Eve as the London club enters the final months of its 35th year. The programme follows a landmark year of celebrations, upgrades, collaborations, new nights, immersive concepts and much more.
The celebrations begin with the club’s official 35th Birthday Anniversary on 2nd and 3rd October, spanning three events across the weekend. Friday’s Louder party will see d&b don Andy C return to Ministry of Sound for the first time in 10 years, with Charlie Tee, Junk Mail and special guests TBA. The following day, the long-running Hard Times brings together Kerri Chandler and Moodymann for a long-awaited return alongside Flo Real. The birthday weekend continues on Saturday night with the club’s own edgy new night, URGE, headlined by Desolat label head Loco Dice, who returns to Ministry of Sound after a decade, alongside Joëlla Jackson, Ramoss and Basso.
The programme continues throughout October with Eli & Fur making their Ministry of Sound debut at Parable on 9 October, followed by events spanning house, techno, drum & bass, bass music and UKG. Seven Lions, Muzz and Kill The Noise feature at Monstercat on 16 October, while DJ Luck & MC Neat, Scott Garcia and DJ Cartier lead Garage Nation’s daytime session on Halloween.
November brings further debuts and returns as Lilly Palmer plays Ministry of Sound for the first time as part of Louder on 7 November, while the same day sees Clockwork Orange return to the club for the first time in 10 years, with venerated veterans Fat Tony, Graeme Park, Alistair Whitehead and Grant Nelson all on the lineup. Later in the month, Robbie Doherty headlines on 21 November before Armand Van Helden returns to the club on 28 November, joined by Jade Edwards, Egmond, DJ Freespirit and Junior Pappa.
December continues the anniversary year through to its final weeks, with programmes including Louder, Bresh, UKG Brunch, La Fiesta, Home Rooted and Soul Session. The year will culminate on 31 December with Ministry of Sound’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a special guest to be announced at a later date.
“It’s been a huge year for the club, and we’re looking to celebrate with the same energy we had at the start. From some of the pioneers who have shaped our history to the next generation pushing things forward, there’s something across the coming months for everyone,” says Club Director Matt Long.
This series forms the final stage of a year-long series of initiatives celebrating 35 years of Ministry of Sound. Alongside its club programme, the anniversary year has included the release of Ministry of Sound: Anthology, a book documenting the club’s history; Boxed In, a live-streamed talent competition focused on emerging DJs; Last Orders, an immersive food and music experience within the newly renovated main room; and a return to Ibiza in September with a 528 takeover, marking Ministry of Sound’s first event on the island in more than a decade.
Across the coming months, the breadth of music and range of communities that have formed part of Ministry of Sound’s history are all represented in style next to next-generation stars who keep the club right at the forefront. Tickets are available here.