Built in 1897 as a music hall The Middlesbrough Empire has played host to a variety of performers from Charlie Chaplin to Paul Oakenfold to the Scissor Sisters! Since he bought the venue 1991 Barry Faulkner has transformed the derelict building into one of the countries finest venues/nightclubs. The Empire now retains all it..s former glory with 3 floors dedicated to style and music.
Since we opened in 1991 most of the worlds finest dj..s and producers have performed and indeed still do, dj..s like Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Roger Sanchez, Erick Morillo, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk to name but a few. MTV, clubavision etc have all filmed at the club and several music videos have shot here too. Bands like The Darkness, Kasabian, Scissor Sisters, BRMC, Fun Lovin Criminals, Goldie Lookin Chain, Bloc Party, Dead 60..s to name but a few, have all performed here in the last 2 years.
2007, we have seen the likes of Eric Prydz, Steven Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Paul Taylors Love Funky event, which continues to go from strength, Simian Mobile Disco, Digitalism live performance, and BBC Radio 1 Annie Mac. On the live band side, excellent live performances from The Rapture, up and coming act Hadouken, The Sunshine Underground and a number of small bands who no doubt will rise in popularity. You can expect from now and until the end of the year bigger and better djs and acts on at the club, thats a promise!
Location:
The Empire is located in the town centre right next to the town hall, Train and bus stations are both 2 minutes away.
Airport, nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley which is 15 minutes away from the club.
By Car, From A19, Take A66 Middlesbrough, Then take third slip road (one after the signpost st.hildas / town centre), 3rd exit from this roundabout, 1st exit from mini roundabout, follow the road round to the right.
Contacts:
General Manager/Promoter - Ashley Wem
The Empire | Corporation Road | Middlesbrough | TS1 2RT
Tel: 01642 253553 | Fax: 01642 213844 | Email: [email protected]
FAO Bands/Agents:
Please do not message this page regarding possible dates for your band, we do not deal on the booking side of the club operations. Anyone who sends a message will just be wasting their time, as the message will not be read. Please contact [email protected] should you wish to enquire a booking. Thank you.
