The Saturday after a long weekend isn’t generally known for its massive lines and busy clubs. But this weekend in the Cross it was jam-packed with party people, perhaps something to do with uni coming to an end for many pretty soon? I’ll start with the bad stuff, move on to the better stuff, then onto the great stuff. Starting with the line. Now fortunately my friends and I didn’t have to wait around in a line that stretched back almost to the nearest cross street, but clearly a lot of people did. The actual line isn’t the issue, since it’s understandable for such an in-vogue party venue to have punters crossing their fingers and toes hoping that they’re able to gain entry to such an exclusive venue. It’s always really friendly inside, and people are generally happy to flash a smile if you accidentally knock their drink or something, which is what we want with a club.

Here’s the problem though. As I walked up to the entry gate I was told to get back in the line. I said I was on the doorlist and was told that there was no doorlist and that I should go to the back of the line. Standing my ground, I asked this doorman to get the promoter since he should have me on his list. He trundled off to return minutes later with Michael and entry for me and my posse, and said “OK”. An apology from the promoter followed – clearly it wasn’t the promoter’s fault, but the venue – a story I’ve heard on numerous occasions. So if there’s one piece of advice I can give here, be nice to your punters. Not everyone is going to be on the doorlist, but all you have to do is have some manners and be friendly and polite. In the end it’s us plebs who’re paying for your club to stay open.

Anyway, on with the better stuff. As we stepped in the house music already had quite a few in their dancing shoes and this was at just after 11! But I had my angry shoes on, not my dancing slippers, so we headed out to the back room and sipped (err, I mean gulped) down a couple of icy cold alcoholic beverages. For some bizarre reason this is where things started to get better! The music stepped up a notch at about 12, and I decided it was time to join the trendy crowd for a bit of a shindig to the sounds of Dr. Dre over a thumping bassline. We heard all the latest pop-house tunes, which I probably wouldn’t normally choose to listen to, but I am a sucker for some cheesy vocals and the odd piano riff – the DJs of the night all played wicked sets, although they were all somewhat similar, with multiple plays of a lot of stuff. But I’m just nit-picking – the music was solid quality all night, with DJs mixing it up a little with some breaks and some more driving house at times.

The standout for me (once again) was Ajax. Known all over Sydney for his musical prowess in numerous genres, he managed to take us a little deeper, and perhaps a little less mainstream, while still maintaining that get-up-and-dance feel. Playing the odd “hit” and having heaps of wicked build ups and breakdowns, the man had the crowd cheering for more. It was a standout set in what was strong competition from the likes of Trix and Goodfella and the other DJs on the night. With sore legs from too much dancing, we decided to have a seat out the back again. After spending far longer than we should have chatting to anyone who sat near us, it was time to call it quits and head home, leaving the beautiful (or not so beautiful anymore!) people to do their thing until the sun came up.

Electric Disco is a wicked event, and I’ve never had a bad time there. The promotion team, the DJs and the staff (especially out the back) are top notch people, absolutely top notch. The music, although mainstream at times, is of a style that still allows a broadening of taste for the crowd. It’s not JUST batty house music, especially when Ajax hits the decks – so props to the Electric Disco crew. We just need to remind the bouncers and owner that we are paying customers. I do understand where he’s coming from, trying to attract a certain crowd, but all you’ve got to do is BE NICE. Electric Disco deserves the credibility it has built up, and if you haven’t checked it out yet get in early next month and see what all the fuss is about.