Completely agree. The issue with clubs like Hi in the theatre room is the production they put on and the sheer volume of people they allow in. Just turns into a ‘show’ with folk stood on the spot squashed shoulder to shoulder. Look at the crowds in Hi and Ushuaia, folk are not enjoying themselves. Ive been and seen it for myself. Also no one dares enjoy themselves due to cameras everywhere. Don’t dare have a good time or look a bit wasted or you will be a meme tomorrow…

Agreed 🤝 phones really changed the experience of clubbing and not for the good (yes I am old )

Hi ! Listener from Naarm/Melbourne Australia, the filming phenomenon has also reached a crisis point here, sad to see the energy and intimacy leave the dancefloor due to people filming but we do have a few event companies incorporating a ‘no phone policy’ taping up cameras , which makes such a huge difference, warms me to see everyone just immersed in the music and dance amongst themselves. I think the real issue is not so much the culture but the type of punter that will attend certain parties. The true lovers of the music don’t want to film because they understand etiquette. The issue arises with new punters that don’t understand true club etiquette. It is important to remind attendees with a list of rules/guidelines that outline the clubs expectations but to also have a good time and not worry about your phones. My colleagues and I implement strong a ‘no phone policy’ at every event. We will sometimes still have a designated videographer, lurking the dancefloor to capture candid moments of the dj and attendees. It provides a good archive of memories from the night that is of high quality, unlike mobile phones.

I agree with everything you said mate. I still remember being at a festival about 8 years ago and someone next to me said the same thing - ‘why are people filming, they’re not going to watch it ever again’. Phones weren’t really used that much back then either, but it’s crazy because it wasn’t that long ago! 👀

Yeah, 100%, right? That's why I've started doing themed club nights for soul, Motown, house disco, and dance music from the 1960s through the 2000s. I kind of retired from nightclubs about 5 years ago because of the same thing. I find that the crowds that I get now really enjoy themselves and don't seem to mess around with cameras. in the same way. Plus, after the cost of getting security on and making £800 or £900 a night, now I only have to work two or three nights a month.

good marketing, people are idiots very good promo for club

How does it impact your ability to read the crowd?

Who cares about a terrible video. Most of the big events do professionally produced videos you can go back and watch on KZfaq anyway so just enjoy the moment :)