Xtasia, SS 4th Birthday Bash.
Only 2nd ever visit to a club, very different to 1st.
Didn't play, but allowed ourselves to be enlightened (?) by the venue and it's atmosphere.
Always been too scared to even contemplate actually going. Cliches and stereotypes are powerful influences.
I was so excited to discover how easy it is to just meet people and chat, no pressure at all, just a great night with friends we'd made already and those we met there.
We spent most of 1996-2000 (and many after that) in big clubs on expensive nights out and I've felt like I'm in a butcher's window if I dared go to the bar alone. I felt so comfortable at Xtasia as everyone was there to let go, not just to get fucked (sorry) - (though, of course, many did!).
We saw things we'd only seen on TV, and that was fine. Wasn't ready to join in, and no one minded!
That said, we went on the couples only night. I've heard enough about singles nights to know that I dont fancy that. I loved what we experienced, and that is what I want again. Sorry to ramble, but I know I could have done with hearing that before we went, I was so nervous we almost didn't go. XxRy