Egg London facts for kids
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| Location | King's Cross, London, England |
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| Coordinates | 51°32′33.1″N 0°07′31.20″W / 51.542528°N 0.1253333°W |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Opened | 2003 |
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| www.egglondon.co.uk | |
Egg London or Egg LDN is a very large and famous place for electronic music in King's Cross, North London. It's known for playing techno and house music. But today, you can hear many kinds of electronic dance music there.
Egg London has three levels and five different rooms. These rooms are called Basement, Main Room, Terrace, Loft, and Cell 200. The venue can hold up to 1000 people. On weekends, it stays open for a very long time, which means people can enjoy music and dancing for many hours. In 2017, Egg London won a special award from DJ Magazine. It was named 'Best Large Club' in their Best of British awards.
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History of Egg London
How Egg London Started
The club was created by Laurence Malice. It first opened its doors in May 2003. Before it became Egg London, the building was a Victorian warehouse. Laurence Malice bought the building in 1997.
The Building's Past
The building was first used as an office for another project by Malice. The name "Egg" was chosen because it means "rebirth" or a new beginning. This shows how the old warehouse was given a new life as a music venue.
What Came First: The Music Label
About the Music Label
What Came First is a music label that started in 2016. It was created by the same people who run Egg London. This label focuses on electronic dance music.
Goals of the Label
The main goal of What Came First is to find new and exciting music artists. They also work with artists who are already well-known. The label releases different styles of music. These include techno, house, and chill-out music.
Events and Music at Egg London
Music Nights at the Club
Egg London often hosts events featuring electronic music. They frequently invite artists who play house and techno music. These artists perform at the club and sometimes at international events.
Friday and Saturday Nights
The type of music played on Friday nights is different from Saturdays. Friday nights are often aimed at a younger audience. This has made the club very popular with students in London. On Fridays, you might hear more popular house music. Artists like Secondcity, Route 94, Latmun, and Detlef often play from late evening until early morning.
Saturdays usually attract an older crowd. The music on Saturdays is often techno. Famous techno artists like Laurent Garnier, Pan-Pot, Matador, Monika Kruse, Sam Paganini, and Sven Vath have played there. These nights can last until later in the morning. Egg LDN's own resident DJ, Kyle E, and other local London talents also perform.
Helping Others: Egg London's Charity Work
Supporting Good Causes
Over the years, Egg London has helped many charities. These charities work locally, nationally, and internationally. Two of the main charities they support are The Father Ray Foundation and Shelter From The Storm.
The Father Ray Foundation
The Father Ray Foundation is located in Pattaya, Thailand. This foundation helps children and students who need support. They care for about 850 children who are orphaned, have faced difficulties, or have disabilities.
Shelter From The Storm
Shelter From The Storm is a homeless shelter in King's Cross, near Egg London. It is open all year round and provides free shelter. This charity relies only on donations to help people without homes.
Awards and Recognition
Top Club Awards
Egg London has received awards for being a great music venue. In December 2019, it won the 'Best Large Club' award at DJ Mag's Best of British Awards.
International Recognition
In 2017, Egg London was also recognized internationally. It was ranked 36th in DJ Magazine's list of the 'Top 100 Club Awards' worldwide.
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