Ministry of Sound turns 34 with Armand Van Helden after another landmark year for the vital London institution | News | Deep House London
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Ministry of Sound marks 34 years of club culture with a four-room celebration headlined by Armand Van Helden alongside rising stars Olive F and Paisley Jensen. The South London club launched three in-house brands in 2025: Smoove focusing on UKG, funky and R&B; URGE, a stripped-back tech house night; and Disco Daddy featuring established DJs. A summer renovation transformed the NVR space into an open mezzanine overlooking the Box and its Martin Audio system. The club introduced the No Velvet Rope membership, a reimagined VIP concept, and launched sober raving with mocktails, low-alcohol beers, and CBD serves.
We're excited to welcome house music legend Armand Van Helden to the helm, alongside Olive F and Paisley, as we celebrate 34 years of the Club. It's been a pivotal year for us, collaborating with incredible brands and launching our No Velvet Rope Society, a fresh take on the VIP experience. And we're just getting started. Big plans are already in motion for 2026: we'll be raising the bar for dance floors across the UK with a refurbishment of the iconic Box room and expanding our global presence." - Matt Long, Club Director.
2025 began with the launch of three new in-house brands: Smoove, which is all about UKG, funky and R&B, URGE, a stripped-back tech house night featuring the likes of Matthias Tanzmann, Cuartero, Blondi, Brisotti, and Disco Daddy, which has welcomed the likes of Derrick Carter, Dimitri From Paris more.
Over the summer, Ministry tackled a major renovation of its new NVR space, the first of its kind in over a decade, transforming the space into an open mezzanine overlooking the iconic Box and its renowned Martin Audio sound system. The new membership concept No Velvet Rope, aims to reimagine VIP for a new generation of music lovers at the club.
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