Club Colosseum

Club Colosseum's newest night is Traffic, organised by the in-house <<promotions …>> Billie Jo and promoters Future Thinkin. The ethos behind this new night is to provide a platform for up and coming DJs, MCs, vocalists and other musicians that are just about to break through and give them a chance to take centre stage in the mammoth venue for a Saturday night. "With all due respect to the originators, I believe that as the scene is so healthy there is plenty of room for more artists to break through, and with such a wide variety of d'n'b / hip hop styles emerging, there needs to be more variety in the selection of DJs at events," says co-promoter Billie Jo.

Billie Jo also feels that a return can be made to the days when a night can be popular without having to use a barrage of big name DJs to fill up the flyer and sees a rising backlash to this trend. "Working for the club, and knowing other promoters and club managers it is well noted that club attendance's are currently at their lowest for several years. Having spoke to many people about this, especially those over 23/24 - I've had confirmed what I have been thinking for a while - having big names doesn't necessarily equate to a good night out."

Traffic's door tax is very reasonable too: a fiver if you email info@clubcolosseum.com in advance, with a Time Out Privilege Pass, or NUS card, otherwise 7 pounds with flyer, 10 pounds without. Billie Jo enthuses that Traffic is dedicated to the music and confesses that she still prefers the outdoor events that don't necessarily attract the headliners and which she has coincidentally been promoting in the Surrey region for the last 7 years. Along with plans to put on more of these outdoor events over the summer don't forget to check the main event Traffic every first Saturday of the month.