Setting Sail On Sunday
Casting our minds back some eight or so years, the face of Sunday afternoons in the capitals clubland was changed pretty much for ever as a new venture played out in front of our eyes at Fire in Vauxhall, since when Later has become part of the schedule furniture, pitching & yawing through the years but never failing to pull a crowd, the draw of the outside space, especially in the summer sun (when we get it!), too tempting a prospect for those taking a breather from a brace or more of clubbing events. But Later is not just about the outside, far from it, as it continues to attract some of the cream of the scene D.J.’s and has been responsible for some of the most hedonistic happenings we have experienced since the days of Trade, New Years Day 2006 sticking in the mind more than any others, although there have been a lot.
However, as great the parties at Fire are, we somehow seem to enjoy ourselves even more when Later goes on the move, generally in the direction of Area, the last Bank holiday being a perfect example when we partied from late afternoon deep into the evening. But Later is about to go further than before (sounds like a Star Trek line coming up!!), as come this Sunday (31st July), the club literally floats on water as it embarks on its “Summer Boat Party” on The Thames. Now, having been on these sort of pleasure cruises before, we can say with qualification that this is one Later that you simply have to make, as there is nothing more fun filled & fabulous about a music mash-up mariner style and whilst we don’t mention or think of The Marchioness (that was years ago!), what could be finer that floating up & down the Thames, sinking (not literally!!) into scores of superb sounds, shimmying with scene socialites, all while seeing some of the world most stunning sights.
D.J. Junior Moura
So, in the words of the Later crew (excuse the pun!), “…As summer hits the Later crew take to the water for a very special one off Thames experience. See the sights of London as never before, on board the Pride of London boat alongside DJs Junior and Jamie Head playing Later summer vibes over the upper and lower decks of the good ship Fire plus an open outside terrace, all with outstanding views of the city’s bankside landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, The Tower of London and Big Ben. This special one off party hosted by Mauricio Ortiz is not to be missed…”. .And in D.J. Junior Moura, making his appearance following a superb set at Casa Latina, we have a talent that is sure to score with plenty of those summery sounds to stimulate, while Later resident Jamie Head will be toughing up the offer on his deck, very much more akin to his sets down at Fire on a Sunday afternoon, so making the Later followers on float feel right at home. Plus, with the marvellous Mauricio masterminding this magnificent meet, you can pretty much guarantee the hottest totty around, along with plenty of scene glitterati that will be packing out this pretty exclusive excursion.
Now to the detail and Later’s “Summer Boat Party” sets sail from Millbank Pier at 2 p.m., which means you need to have your shipmates sorted in good time, as embarkation commences at 1.45 p.m. With the good ship Fire, aka The Pride Of London’s capacity limited to 250, a host of VIP guests already invited (ooh yes please!) & with the remaining tickets selling quicker than a Sealink £1 offer, best you get your party passage booked now by going to http://clubtickets.com/gb/2011-07/31/later-boat-party, the £15 ticket also getting you entrance to new club launch “Blessed” (preview coming up) which takes place at Area right after this Later boating brilliance docks at 7 p.m. Now, getting to Millbank Pier in pretty easy, especially if you are heading there direct from beyond at Area, as it is just a short stroll across Vauxhall Bridge & then down opposite Tate Britain, while Pimlico is the closest tube if you are coming from further afield. However, for those of you that don’t have sea legs, then fear not as Later will be also operating from its usual “terra firmer” Fire location, details of which we will cover off in our upcoming new Weekend Bar Bites & Club Cuts newsletter, while more information on both Later & Blessed can be found at http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties.
Naturally we will be on board to review it all, so if you see us then do come up & say hi, but remember, to be & be seen on this sailing splendour, you need to “Go There! Be There! (DISCO MATT)