The new 15,000 capacity venue, Drumsheds

Opening this September, Drumsheds gives hope to night owls that their raving days are far from over!

It’s safe to say that when we are ravers lost their beloved Printworks, it was hard to believe that another venue just as epic would have been birthed so soon.

Deemed the heart beat for many London ravers, Printworks was the place to be for the past five years.

From the space itself to DJs and friendly rave goers, Printworks was a venue you just had to attend at least once in your life.

Having this big a reputation meant that of course, the announcement of its closure was met with harrowing dejection from many a party goer.

Well now those who ran to Twitter to voice their concerns are back at it. Only this time their tweets are those of jubilation as it was announced that new venue, Drumsheds, is coming to London, this September.

Constructed by the team behind the now deceased Printworks, Field Day Festival and The Beams –Broadwick Live, Drumsheds looks set to take over London night life in a big way.

Meridian Water may not be a location on everyone’s lips, however that is soon to change as all things “rave” will lead to this is the location for Drumsheds.

With the announcement of Drumsheds coming to North London, it feels appropriate to assume that Meridian Water, is set to be a must get to area

And even the venue itself, at first seems like a questionable one and one some laughed at online.

This is because Drumsheds is set to be housed in the abandoned IKEA warehouse in North London.

But before you frown at this decision, take a minute to think about it. IKEA warehouses are f***ing massive!

I have no shame in admitting I have gotten lost in an IKEA before. And I know many of you have, you’re just not brave enough to admit it.

And like one of our favourite DJs, Funk Butcher, you may be old enough to remember this IKEA’s opening day.

Once open, Drumsheds will boast a capacity of 15,000 and this will make the venue one of the largest indoor venues in the capital.

This 15,000 capacity over shadows that of Alexandra Palace who house 10,250 ravers and Wembley Arena, who come in at 12,500 capacity.

Knowing these numbers should instantly initiate thought that minds behind Drumsheds, Broadwick Live, are not here to play and have an idea of creating history.

Broadwick Live’s director of strategy, Simeon Aldred, is quoted as saying, “We want Drumsheds, like all the spaces we create, to be new centres of cultural gravity that provide the basis for human connection. A connection that people crave now more than ever.”

He then further goes on to explain that Drumsheds will not only house night owls, but will be open to all who have a dream and a vision. Explaining that the intention for Drumsheds is to be how Printworks was, who housed Marvel and DC movies, a venue where anything can happen.

The announcement of Drumsheds has sent waves through the rave scene. With everyone anticipating the opening of Drumsheds, it is more that accurate to assume that this venue is going to leave a footprint on the already established rave culture, creating many a moment’s us fans will never forget.