Clint Boon announces shock closure of iconic Manchester nightclub

Legendary Manchester nightclub South is to close after one final party this weekend after 27 years entertaining the city's masses. The shock closure was announced on Twitter by one of the club's most famous resident DJs - Manc music icon Clint Boon.

Clint has played on Saturday nights at the South King Street venue for over 20 years with his famous Boon Army following, Disco Rescue and Forever club nights. Inspiral Carpets star Clint broke the news of the closure on his Twitter on Thursday afternoon to the dismay of fans.

He said: "A message that I never hoped I’d have to post. My night this Saturday at South will be the club’s closing night. Due to issues beyond our control, (myself, the management and the owners), Manchester will lose one of its greatest nightclubs of all time."

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He went on to say: "South has been my second home for well over 20 years and it’s been a massive part of the Boon family’s journey. Please join us on Saturday for our closing night.

"Needless to say, it’ll be a big send off and probably an emotional one! Lotsa love."

Clint's messages were met with a huge outpouring from gutted fans who spoke of their own "legendary" nights spent in the basement club. The venue was well known for its indie nights, but also celebrated an eclectic mix of musical styles including the Murkage garage night.

It was first opened as South back in 1995 by former Hacienda promoter Paul Cons, as an "antidote" to the superclub trend. In 2001 it was taken over by Oldham club entrepreneur Aaron Mellor's Tokyo Industries and redesigned by renowned Hacienda designer Ben Kelly in 2010.

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