Halo (club) facts for kids
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| Address | Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AQ |
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| Location | Bournemouth, England |
| Owner | Ty Temel & Gary Bennetton |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Capacity | 850 |
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| Opened | May 2013 |
| Renovated | January 2020 |
Halo is a popular nightclub and music venue in Bournemouth, England. It was started by Ty Temel and Gary Bennetton in 2013. Halo is famous for hosting many well-known artists and DJs. Some of these include Tinie Tempah, Giggs, Idris Elba, Annie Mac, Duke Dumont and MK.
Halo is located very close to Bournemouth Beach, about 500 metres away. What makes it special is that it's built inside an old church, which used to be called St Andrews Church. Halo had to close for a short time in 2020 and 2021. This was because of rules put in place by the UK Government during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cool New Look in 2020
On January 1, 2020, Halo closed its doors for a big makeover. The club spent a lot of money, about £500,000, to make everything new and exciting.
The changes included a special lounge area and a cool geometric design inside. They also added the UK's first floating LED Matrix lighting grid. This is a super modern light system that moves! A new, powerful L-ACOUSTICS sound system was also installed. The entrance, bars, seating areas, and even the bathrooms got a fresh, new look.
Halo celebrated its grand reopening on January 31, 2020. The launch party featured awesome performances by Sam Divine, Sigma and Jaguar Skills.
How Halo Handled the Pandemic
In March 2020, the UK went into a national lockdown. This meant people had to stay home, and many places like Halo had to close. Because of this, all the events planned at Halo had to be cancelled or moved to a later date.
In August 2020, Halo found a way to open again, but it was different. They changed the club into a cabaret style venue. This meant all the standing and dancefloor areas became seated areas. Guests had to wear masks when they moved around, and staff brought food and drinks directly to their tables. The bars were closed for people to walk up to.
Later, in September 2020, the government set a 10pm curfew. Halo had to change its opening hours to close earlier. In November 2020, the UK went into another lockdown, and Halo closed again. When rules changed in December 2020, Halo was able to reopen its cabaret-style service.
In January 2021, there was a third lockdown, and Halo closed once more. Halo planned to reopen its cabaret service in May 2021. They hoped to return to being a full nightclub in June 2021, following the government's plans to ease restrictions.
Awards Halo Has Won
Halo has won several awards for being a great club!
| Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Best Club | Best Bar None | Won | Bournemouth Category | |
| 2014 | Overall Winner | Best Bar None | Won | Bournemouth Category | |
| 2015 | Best Club | Best Bar None | Won | Bournemouth Category | |
| 2015 | Overall Winner | Best Bar None | Won | Bournemouth Category |
