2015 – Awesome Adelaide

December 12, 2015

Urban Exploring: Godric’s Hollow

It’s 8pm and the queue here is long. It’s the mid-60’s and Godric’s Hollow has quickly become the “in” place to be. Down a flight of threaded carpet stairs it’s standing-room only: the seats all taken by an eager crowd. They’re here to see some of Adelaide’s best music performers.

Godric's Hollow — Awesome Adelaide — A popular Adelaide singer first started singing here in the 1960s. It was at this time her career blossomed.

Fast-forward fifty years and it’s now no more than a collection of empty dusty rooms. It went through a number of transformations before finally closing its doors in the 1980’s. Whats left of Godrick’s Hollow now resides hidden and undisturbed beneath the streets of Adelaide.

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November 21, 2015

Urban Exploring: The Proscenium Nightclub

Starting out its life as the Club Foote Nightclub it quickly became one of Adelaide’s premier entertainment venues. As disco fell out of fashion, the 80’s saw the emergence of dance music. It was the early days of raves. They were held secretively — you had to phone a telephone number just before the event to be told the venue. All these elements combined to make Club Foote a success with the younger generation.

In the early 90s it became the iconic Proscenium Nightclub — playing 80s, 90s and alternative music. It became a huge hit with Adelaide’s goth crowd; with ‘Goth Balls’ being held there regularly.

However, for the last 10 years it has sat disused. Flooding and age-related rot had taken their toll. Many treasured memories were undoubtedly made here. But like all good things, they must end. It was finally time to rest.

The Proscenium Nightclub, her final hours. (Photo by http://urbantwilight.net)

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November 13, 2015

Urban Exploring: Azkaban

Built in the 15th century, Azkaban was initially a fortress which was home to the evil wizard Ekrizdis. He was known for luring Muggles inside where he tortured and slaughtered them.

The place was infested with Dementors, foul creatures that sucked the happiness out of their victim and caused great suffering.

Authorities considered destroying Azkaban, but decided against it.