International Nightlife Congress

Nightlife experts will gather in Las Vegas for the 3rd International Nightlife Congress

Delegates from Europe, America to Asia will attend the 3rd International Nightlife Congress at the World Market Center on October 26th in Las Vegas, NV, USA. We will convene the ​w​orld's foremost thinkers, policymakers, developers, ​entrepreneurs and industry stars for a conversation on helping save and shape the nightlife industry of the future. "Join the movement of people who care about saving nightlife, by helping make nightlife safe! ​Help celebrate our mission to protect and support the positive social, economic, and cultural contributions of the nightlife industry" stated J.C. D​iaz, 1st Vi​ce President of the International Nightlife Association (INA).​

Our nightlife industry is ​under constant threat. From being soft targets for terrorism and increasing violence, blaming patron drug abuse on venues/ promoters, banning or placing moratoriums on EDM-related events, new housing built close to existing venues without soundproofing, strict licensing laws, and costly operating requirements – have all played a role in eroding our nightlife.

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The first part of the congress will revolve around the Nightlife & Development of nightlife districts that attract people to keep going out. The discussion will be led by Jim Peters, President of the Responsible Hospitality Institute; Jocelyn Kane, Executive Director of the San Francisco Entertainment Commission; and Elizabeth Peterson of the Elizabeth Peterson Group. Maurizio Pa​sca, President of the European Nightlife Association and President of SILB (Italy); Paul Seres, Managing Member of the New York City Hospitality Alliance; Chris 'Sarge' Curtis, Founder of the Dow​ntown Rang​ers of Las Vegas DowntownProject.com, w​ill be taking part on Nightlife & Quality of Life.

The second block of talks will cover Nightlife & Entertainment and the influence of the music industry led by Sat Bisla, President of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO; Josh East, Founder of LeakySync. The panel on Nightlife & Tourism Marketing will be discussed by Barak Schurr, the Global Director of Dance & Nightlife at Eventbrite (Founder of Wantickets); Louie La Vella, the Author of 'Nightclub & Bar Marketing', and Producer of the Ever After Music Festival; and Andrew Gennuso, President of 420 Tours (medical cannabis experiences) in Las Vegas.

The Nightlife & Technology panel will have Amy Vanhook, Co-Founder of UrVenue; Benjamin Torres, of Hooch app; and Cindy Rothquel Dufau, the Business Development Manager at the on-line reservations platform NightSpender.

The panel on Nightlife & Responsibility will be addressing controversial topics with Stefanie Jones, Director of Audience Development at the Drug Policy Alliance; Kim Knight representig the Electronic Music Alliance, and CEO of Buddy.Systems; Emanuel Sferios, Founder, Dancesafe. Secretary, Amend The Rave Act. and Producer & Director, of MDMA The Movie.

The Nightlife & Operations panel will be joined by Cy Waits, a famous Nightlife Impresario; Roberto Coppola, Director Market Research & Consumer Insights, at YWS Design & Architecture; a​nd​ Andrew Walsh, Captain at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The last session of talks will deal with the safety and security issues that are affecting the industry on an international level. The "International Nightlife Safety Seal" will be introduced by Joaquim Boadas, Secretary of the INA, as a solution to lower liability, risk and calls for service. This topic will be presented by Robert Smith, President of Nightclub Security Consultants; Doug Haines, Security Consultant representing the Security Industry Association; and United States Marshall of Nevada, Christopher Hoye.

"The International Nightlife Association tries to confront the principal problems of the sector to find entertainment places safer for everybody, without detracting the magnitude of this industry on the economy. The last year in Ibiza the congress was a success and we are sure that this year in Las Vegas we will surpass our expectations" said Abel Matutes Prats, President of the International Nightlife Association.

2nd GOLDEN MOON AWARDS

This year's conference in Las Vegas will also include the announcement of the 2nd International Golden Moon Awards winners. The aim is to become an International Nightlife Awards benchmark chosen by a panel of industry professionals. We will be presenting the "100 Best Clubs" in the world and the "Best Club in the World" right after the International Nightlife Congress. An after-party will follow...

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JOY IS NOT FOR SALE

Owner of "Joy Eslava" Denies Selling the Club

Due to rumours on social networks, they deny the closure of Joy Eslava; not known who leaked the news, but just confirm that it's not true, they have many high scale projects including "Escenario Eslava" and also their 35th Anniversary... Joy can't close!!

Exterior of Teatro Joy Eslava on Madrid's “Calle Arenal”

Venue owner has denied any plans to sell

Nightlife industry entrepreneurs complain about "a decade of problems, linked with the crisis, VAT increase and inspections", leading them to “question the future." The nightclub Joy Eslava first opened the night of Monday, 23 February 1981, after overflowing public euphoria for overcoming 23F*

"Everybody on the floor!!"

(*) Day when a Spanish Lieutenant Colonel - Antonio Tejero - together with 200 armed Guardia Civil & soldiers failed "golpe de estado" attempt after holding hostage Congressmen for 22 hours... He served 15 years in military prison.

The owners of Joy Eslava in Madrid denied today a sales operation existed at this moment of their famous club and reaffirmed the venue "is a strong and forward-looking project".

Businessman Pedro Trapote, nightclub owner, said JOY is currently "in its period of greatest activity" with preparations of their 35^th Anniversary and the launch of “Escenario Eslava” (Eslava Stage), a commitment to live music with details being announced during the anniversary. The first 35 years of Joy Eslava are hot material from the history of our Madrid.

"Nightlife entrepreneurs are suffering a decade of linked problems, with the crisis, the VAT increase, new administrative status, inheritance of misfortune Madrid Arena and continuous inspections. This leaves the sector in an uncomfortable position, and so many leads us to question the future. But it is not the case with Joy."

Thus, they have come out against reports in media that said Trapote planned to sell the distinguished club and in the future it would be a clothes store or restaurant. 

Joy Eslava, launched by entrepreneur Pedro Trapote in Madrid's central "Arenal" street, opened the evening of February 23, 1981, after the overflowing euphoria of overcoming 23-F. Since then, political figures, international celebrities, sports stars, and familiar faces of culture, cinema, music, TV...  Roger Moore, Pedro Almodóvar, Stevie Wonder and Julio Iglesias have danced at Joy Eslava. 

"The first 35 years of Joy Eslava are hot material from the history of Madrid nightlife passing through the magical sieve into its more playful dimension."

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Lozano's Plan to Open Restaurant Goes South

Negotiation Discrepancies Cause Nightlife Entrepreneur to Abandon Project...

FFS! Here we go again

The opening of a restaurant & bar called "ARTYS" in the stables of the "Liria" Palace was scheduled for mid-October. 

The day chosen for the inauguration of this initiative was no coincidence, since it would coincide with the first anniversary of the death of Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart aka "Duquesa de Alba", who died last November. 

Cayetana de Alba (1926-2014)

It was to become a nightlife landmark, a fancy restaurant called "Artys", identified by a 6500 square feet ceiling fraught with paintings and pictures. The venue was divided into two: the restaurant and another room for organized events.

Responsible for everything, so far, was Oscar Lozano, a businessman with extensive experience in the hospitality and leisure industry, and well-known after triumphing with nightclubs like Coyote and Buddha Bar. However, Lozano has pulled out due to personal disagreements with his business partner. 

"A month before the opening, my partner and I sat down to talk about the contract and I saw there were many loose ends and chose to abandon the project. It's a personal problem due to discrepancies in the contract and management of the venue. The Duke of Alba has nothing to do with it, he will go on, but without me. Each has taken different paths, but I wish him well in his new venture."

Duke receives news ARTYS is going elsewhere

The décor of this place would play the main foyer of the "Liria" Palace itself, wrapped in class and distinction, and perhaps somewhat rococo vintage for this moment. The point is Artys as such will continue, but not in the stables of the palace. Oscar Lozano will continue on his own.

"We will open the doors very soon in another emblematic area of Madrid, but for now I prefer to keep it secret. I have brought with me everything I had created so far and I assure it will be successful. We will take most of the decoration and the investment in the stables so far, with not only the brand but my select clientèle after years in this business."

Oscar Lozano said Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, the new Duke of Alba, was "delighted" with the project. The aristocrat also push ahead with the plans to open a restaurant in the stables, and the rent was exciting before the clashes occurred between partners. "We had signed a 25 year contract with them, until now it was a Chinese restaurant, when I was going to start this project and what was clear they wanted to go with him."

With or without Lozano

The Duke needs to monetize and capitalize on the extensive properties inherited after the death of Doña Cayetana and it is getting. It's clearly known the public opening of the "Palacio de las Dueñas" in Seville, although a reserved floor is kept private. Now, the new Duke wants to take advantage of the facilities of the "Liria" Palace in Madrid, with or without Oscar Lozano.

Venue management without the well known entrepreneur will be quite different from what was expected. But the monthly revenue was also expected to allow them to better cope with the Duke heritage conservation. 

Venue management declared to Madrid Nightlife "Oscar was our Marketing Director and failing to reach an agreement our employment contract ended! We will continue with our venue in Liria Palace and I guess he will open a nightclub or something, I have no idea."

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RENT A NIGHTCLUB IN MADRID

Rent a Nightclub in Madrid

Only €50,000 / Month

4 Large Terraces. Includes Hospitality & Leisure Licence [1,775 m2]

Yep! €50,000 a month [only £8242/week!] is how much it costs to rent the former nightclub “Oh Madrid”, famously known in its last years as “Buddha del Mar”.  This legendary nightclub closed 5 January 2014, when they had their last party after more than 20 years open.

The restaurant is located 8.7 km north-west of Madrid; with a total area of 19,000 ft2 distributed on three floors, and is an ideal venue for catering and entertainment operations.

The property has four large terraces on the front, side and rear, which are its main attractions, although it was originally built for residential use. It also has a large outer space ideal for parking.

Since the three Lozano brothers, responsible for the business were forced to close because they were unable to meet the rent costs, many have expressed interest in this venture.

The future of this emblematic Madrid nightclub remains uncertain.  It symbolised the most glamorous nightlife venue in the capital where the Spanish national football team celebrated the 2010 World Cup victory, and was habitually frequented by Real Madrid players and many other celebrities.

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BOUNCER KILLED

Russian Nightclub Doorman Beaten to Death 

On the night of June 27 2014 in Tenerife a fight started with a group of kick-boxers on the island. 

The deceased was in great shape, 6ft 3in and weighed 20 st, but it is estimated that during the affray he was surrounded and received numerous beatings all over the body, which led to his admission to the Hospital, where he would die five days later, after having enjoyed a three-day discharge at home.

The Policia Nacional has arrested one of the suspects, who is a kick-boxing fighter known in capital of Tenerife, while looking for those who may have been accomplices in the attack. 

It all happened in an after-hours nightclub, ie it opens when most clubs close. The reasons or motives for the attack are unknown and the autopsy results will reveal more about the cause of death.

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