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Time Out
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Kingston's iconic Pryzm nightclub is being split into two venues
Last weekend London said goodbye to an icon: Pryzm Kingston. After more than 20 glorious years of messy nights out and absurdly small gigs from stars like Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart and Billie Eilish, the Clarence Street club had its final party last Sunday (July 13). The shuttering of Pryzm Kingston marks the end of an era, no doubt – but it could also be the start of an entirely new one. Today (July 17) it's been confirmed that the site will be converted into two new venues as part of a £3 million makeover. Plans for the building were unveiled by Pryzm Kingston's then-new owners Neos Hospitality back in February, but we've since had further details. The two new venues will be named Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, and Circuit could open as soon as this summer. Two-room club Circuit will be on the first and second floors, and apparently be an 'electrifying late-night experience' that is 'built for pure celebrations', featuring 'cutting edge sound' and 'immersive lighting'. This is the venue pencilled in for a summer 2025 opening. Bonnie Rogues, meanwhile, will be on the old Pryzm's ground floor and sounds like more of a live music venue and pub than a club. In fact, Neos describes Bonnies as a modern British pub 'with a rebellious twist'. It's set for an autumn opening. Kingston's Pryzm occupied the Grade II-listed former Granada Cinema on Clarence Road. The cinema opened in 1939 and shut in 1987, before opening as an Oceana nightclub in 2003. We will, of course, have to wait and see whether these two venues can hold a candle to the legendary club they're taking over. Pryzm Kingston was particularly notable for its programming, as well as its events with nearby Banquet Records – though it sounds like the latter will continue. Russell Quelch, CEO at Neos Hospitality, said: 'This is a major opportunity to bring something fresh to Kingston. We've put a lot into creating venues that reflect what people are looking for now, something exciting, something fun and something you want to keep coming back to. 'We can't wait for the launch to showcase the new vibe and bring a brand-new, elevated experience to the town. We look forward to launching two great venues whilst continuing our partnership with Banquet records.' Exact opening dates for the two venues are yet to be revealed.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic nightclub which hosted Rod Stewart & Stormzy to shut for good in days – as new owners reveal plans for venue
AN ICONIC nightclub which has hosted stars such as Rod Stewart and Stormzy is set to shut for good in just days. It marks the end of an era after the popular student hotspot and concert venue will close its doors for the last time after more than 20 years. Pryzm Kingston, which has hosted Stormzy, Rod Stewart and Billie Eilish will officially close this month. The club on Clarence Street closed its disco room at 3.30am on June 28 but will welcome partygoers for one final night in the main room on July 12. A spokesperson for the club said earlier this week: "Pryzm is closing its doors for the final time on Saturday July 12 at 3.30am. "We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stepped through our doors over the years. "Whether you came for a dance, poured a few drinks or had a spin on the decks, we've loved every minute of creating memories with you." The venue has been a popular nightlife hotspot for more than 20 years but the party isn't over just yet. The nightclub's owners, Neos Hospitality, has other plans for the space, submitting plans to convert the Grade II listed building into two new venues. There will be a "party bar" on the ground floor, known as Bonnie Rogues, in addition to a new nightclub on the first and second floors called Circuit. Neos also want the spaces to continue Pryzm's live music legacy. The origins of the venue stretch back to 1939 when it was first built and known as the Granada Theatre. Following a building renovation it became a nightclub called Oceana in 2003 before it was rebranded as Pryzm in 2014. Russell Quelch, the CEO of Neos, said they want the site to continue being a night out favourite for Londoners. He added: "Thousands of people have made memories that will last them a lifetime, from over 20 years of amazing nights out at PRYZM and Oceana before it." "The closure is the end of a long running chapter for the Kingston club scene, but it's time to look to the future and reimagine what this site could hold, in a fresh new look at nightlife for next generation of UK party lovers." Neos bought club from previous owners Rekom UK after they went bust in 2024. At the time, Rekom had announced they were closing more than a dozen venues with immediate effect after plunging into administration. The company cited cost of living pressures and rising business rates and operational costs for the closures. But 11 of their sites were sold and remained open under new owners which included Kingston's PRYZM. The UK nightclub industry was hit hard by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, with many other venues closing in recent years. High energy costs have crippled businesses and soaring inflation has seen punters cutting back on nights out. According to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), there has been a 32.7 per cent decline in activity since 2020.
Time Out
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
One of London's most iconic student nightclubs is officially closing for good
Downing bright blue bottles of VK and screaming along to ABBA remixes while moving around a sticky-floored nightclub is a rite of passage for uni students up and down the British Isles. And London's Pryzm Kingston, which sits in the Grade II-listed former Granada Cinema, has long been the epitome of that experience. But after more than 20 years of gloriously messy night outs and appearances from the likes of Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart and Billie Eilish, Pryzm Kingston (previously called Oceana) has finally reached the end of an era. The club on Clarence Street will close its disco room for the last time at 3.30am on Saturday, June 28 and will host it's final party in the main room on July 13. When its previous owners, Rekom UK, went bust, the Kingston club was one of the few Pryzm venues to remain open after being sold to Neos Hospitality. Now, Neom has other plans for the space. Earlier this year, Neos announced that had submitted plans to convert the building into two new venues, with a 'party bar' on the ground floor, known as Bonnie Rogues, and a new nightclub on the first and second floors, called Circuit. Neos also wants the new spaces to continue Pryzm's live music legacy. Russell Quelch, the CEO of Neos, said: 'Thousands of people have made memories that will last them a lifetime, from over 20yrs of amazing nights out at PRYZM and Oceana before it. 'The closure is the end of a long running chapter for the Kingston club scene, but it's time to look to the future and reimagine what this site could hold, in a fresh new look at nightlife for next generation of UK party lovers.'
