A HANDSHAKE FROM THE NORTH: INSIDE END.'S 'PUB' LAUNCH PARTY AT WORLD HEADQUARTERS

On a rainy night in Newcastle, one of the city’s longest standing clubs played host to END.’s “Pub” collection launch party: A Handshake From the North. Welcoming attendees in from a cold and wet November night, the storied venue was transformed into a haven of exploratory club sounds and pub-themed entertainment in honour of the launch of END.'s 22-piece 'Pub' collection of hoodies, tees and sweat pants.

Kicking off the night, Becky Woodcock set the tone, keeping the BPM high from the offset as attendees started to fill World Headquarters’ downstairs club space. Taking in the bespoke details of the space and enjoying a pint, a pool table provided entertainment as revellers soaked in the atmosphere. Taking over from Becky, Nectax and ZINZILE hopped on the decks for their first b2b set. A demonstration of their DJing prowess, the duo deftly blended footwork thumpers with jungle for a set that exhilarated the audience ahead of the evening’s out-of-town acts.

Playing a kinetic set of footwork and the 160BPM pace she is renowned for, London’s Sherelle kept the energy levels high as the night progressed. An expert on the decks, Sherelle’s ability at engaging the audience is unparalleled, and it was clear why. Linking up with Special Request for a b2b set, the duo kept things moving and the BPM high, filling the room with syncopated rhythms and cavernous sub bass that shook the room and enraptured the crowd even further. Transitioning into a solo set, Special Request diverted into a pure jungle set, blending breaks and the occasional wildcard sample for maximum impact. Taking over for the final set, Newcastle’s Neenzy rounded off the night for a bass heavy excursion that delivered her signature sound.