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Imperial Gardens, 8th December 2000 E-mail
Written by Angel   
Sunday, 10 December 2000

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By Ian Hunter
4:15am in the chill out room, amid people talking and laughing sit a group of people stooped over the Lego table.  They look like they are performing open-air brain surgery. You half expect a nurse to come up and mop their brows as they very carefully place the next piece of Lego on a magnificent multi-coloured 'thing'.  Other people stop what they are doing and watch motionless as the inevitable forces of gravity take over.  

Then it happens… one of the main reasons for even putting Planet Angel together…  that roar of people; strangers, lovers, perhaps even old enemies cheering and laughing with unsuppressed smiles, a moment of real fun and togetherness.  Honest childish excitement, a feeling so often eroded by the lives we lead.

So off the brain surgeons go in a mixed state of jubilation, achievement and despair at the implosion of the beautiful multi-coloured Thing. They were next seen in the main room, all trying to fit on the podium together - three seconds of pounding to the beats until one of them fell off again!  They were there at the end, part of the dancing mass that at ten past six in the morning - with the stark house lights on - simply refused to stop dancing.

The party's vibe had started well early that day during the rig with Elaine's immortal words bellowed across the room… "Has anyone seen the invisible string?" this was going to be a fun party! Many fears were confronted that day by many people, fear of failing, fear of heights, fear of being ridiculed, and quite simply the fear of putting yourself on the line.

Imperial Gardens was a new venue, a bigger venue, Planet Angel has grown up and we all need to grow with it, what we did that day was just concentrate on what we believe in - putting on the best party we can - for like-minded people.

It would be untrue to say it's easy to put on the Planet Angel party but it's also true to say that every one of us loves doing what we do.  Somehow it helps us get through the rough parts in our lives and we sincerely hope… in some small way… that it does the same for you.

We're now old enough to be able to re-print quotes! So until the next time, we would like to leave you with a few…  See you at the next party.


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by Ian Hunter
"Free thinking party for 100% like-minded people"
Erik The Viking; Big Issue Dec. 2000

"I stand before the speaker stack, embracing a texture of sound, my arms are out, weaving, my feet are working the ground.

In my own little world, one I am creating, no limits and no frowns, here is only myself, in the midst of jubilating...

Driving home a little later, the M11 is quiet, the moon is bright upon the shoulder, so too bright upon my heart."
Piers: 9th Dec. 2000

 

 

"Just thought i'd let you know that in 10 years of clubbing I have never experienced such an excellent atmosphere! 
Thanks for giving us the chance to become involved with such a great vision!"
Sean, 10th Dec. 2000

"Just a note to say thanks for Friday.  It filled a void i always knew was there."
Dave, 11th Dec. 2000


"thank you so very much for sharing your vision with us. Clubbing has taken on an entirely new perspective"
Julia, 7th Dec. 2000

"You are continuing a noble tradition which would otherwise die off and then no-one would know that its possible to come together at a party and be creative"
Phil


"it was a wonderful night, great music, great people. just wanted to thank you for putting on such a night "
Sharon, 21st Dec. 2000


Refreshing to find such a friendly atmosphere
Bubble Gum Oct. 2000