fopod - A New Night in a Long Awaited New Club
The launch of fopod, a new club spanning multiple Saturdays in January 1999, featuring an impressive roster of international DJ talent.
Event Details:
- Dates: Multiple Saturdays - Jan 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 1999
- Venue: Top Floor (3 floors of contrasting entertainment)
- Lineup:
- Jan 2: John Da Silva (Hacienda-Manchester)
- Jan 9: Laurent Garnier (Paris-France)
- Jan 16: Dave Seaman (Brothers in Rhythm)
- Jan 23: Judge Jules (Kiss FM-London)
- Jan 30: Tom Wainwright (Hacienda-Renaissance)
- Resident DJs: Pete & Russell
- Additional floors: Bar & Diner (Middle Floor), DJ King Gordon + Guests playing Disco/Club Classics/Pop (Ground Floor)
- Entry: £3.00
- Time: 10.00pm - 2.30am
- Over 20s only, no trainers, no divvies
This launch series brought serious international talent to Glasgow across January 1999. The lineup reads like a who’s who of late-90s dance music:
- Laurent Garnier - French techno legend
- Dave Seaman - Renaissance and Brothers in Rhythm
- Judge Jules - Kiss FM superstar
- John Da Silva & Tom Wainwright - Hacienda residents
The three-floor setup catered to different crowds, with the top floor for the main event, middle floor for a more relaxed vibe, and ground floor for accessible club classics.
