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PERU is hardly an accepted haven for cutting-edge dance music; however, a spike in club activity has brought attention to South America’s culturally-rich nation in recent years. Inti Fest, which enjoyed its fourth yearly event in February, is one main offender, however the nascent movements of the Peruvian party scene can be traced back even further, to this open-air playground for hedonists made of mud bricks, sprawling with lush, green vegetation. Concerned only with the most respected house and techno talent (Villalobos, Sasha, Nic Fanciulli), La Huaka was the first of its kind when it opened on the sandy shores of Asia Beach (also home to Inti Fest) on New Year’s Eve 1999, triggering a surge of nightlife activity in the area. Now home to six clubs and a dozen bars, Asia’s golden beachfront is the most renowned clubbing spot in Peru, with La Huaka serving as the centrepoint until it opens its doors for the last time on 30th March. “The vibe is always crazy and people really get the music,” rues Apollonia boss Dan Ghenacia.
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THE dancefloor jewel in the crown of Jesolo, the Venetian tourist hotspot, Il Muretto isn’t a club, it’s a colosseum. Founded in 1961 by Vascao Bettin, it made its name as a top Italian venue for live music, with appearances from Ray Charles and James Brown, until converting to the 4/4 in 1998. Its retractible roof means it doubles up as an open-air venue, allowing it to book the biggest names on the planet. Hence, Carl Cox was the latest to fit the bill.
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LA ROCCA LIER, BELGIUM CAPACITY: 1200
WWW.LAROCCA.BE
IL MURETTO VENICE, ITALY CAPACITY: 4000
ILMURETTO.NET
ASYLUM AFTERHOURS
HONOLULU, HAWAII, US CAPACITY: 175
ASYLUMAFTERHOURS.COM
THIS pint-sized beauty of a club is putting Hawaii on the map. Strictly underground, with a crowd dedicated to the best in house and techno, Asylum is run by a passionate crew of promoter/DJs who walk the walk and talk the talk. Lately they’ve had everyone from Lee Foss and DJ T to Mr C through their doors, and once you’re inside, you can’t help but be entranced by its warren of wild and wacky rooms, great sound and friendly vibe. Responsible for an upsurge in the popularity of dance in Hawaii, the club has just launched a new label, Asylum Confidential, while its resident DJs, like Willis Haltom, are gradually making their presence felt on the world stage.
LA HUAKA LIMA, PERU CAPACITY: 1000
LAHUAKA.COM
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DUSKY TOP 3 CLUBS
THE GARAGE LEEDS, UK CAPACITY: 400
1. Sub Club Glasgow, Scotland “Dark, low ceilings, intimate atmosphere and an incredible soundsystem. One of our favourite clubs to play, if only it stayed open later!”
2. Trouw Amsterdam, Holland “We love the positioning of the DJ booth at Trouw. You’re surrounded 360 degrees by ravers and it makes you feel immersed in the atmosphere of the party.”
SLINGSHOTTING into this poll after only a year in operation, it’s been a whirlwind few months for The Garage, Leeds. It first won Best Small Club via the public vote for the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2012, and now receives this recognition, as part of our international hall of fame. This converted old firehouse with a Chevrolet for a DJ booth is Leeds’ second highest entry, pipping even Mint Club to the post. With a record store attached (Waxwerks) and the bare-brick, dust-lined warehouse vibe of the main room, The Garage — now home to Back To Basics — injected something raw, unadulterated but most of all unique into an already heaving club scene when it opened in March 2012, winning a gushing stream of fanatic followers in the process.
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SINCEsetting up in 1998, La Rocca has refused to sell out, putting underground principles beyond the urge to make a fast buck. Two decades down and this is still the mantra held in high regard, listings proudly displaying the seductive stylings of Finnebassen, Steve Lawler, Tiefschwarz, Miguel Campbell and Infinity Ink on Sundays. With two rooms, in-built Vision acoustics and enough spinning lasers to bring on temporary enlightenment, La Rocca will rock-a your world.
FUSE BRUSSELS, BELGIUM CAPACITY: 1600
FUSE.BE
3. DC10 Ibiza, Spain “DC10 holds a special place in our hearts as it was our first-ever club gig in Ibiza. It’s also one of the few venues on the island that represents real underground house and techno.”
MAKES sense the nation that gave the world Belgian beat would have a fistful of world-class clubs under its wing. A repeat offender in this poll, this former cinema at the heart of Brussels’ Marollen district was converted into a twin ballroom in 1971, later to become Fuse — Belgium’s first-ever club dedicated solely to techno — in ‘94. Set up by Peter Decuypere, the man behind I Love Techno, today the club is still bringing the names it introduced to the scene during the early years — Jeff Mills, Derrick May — alongside modern legends like Väth and Villalobos.
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