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Since 2005, The Forum Nightclub has hosted remarkable events, showcasing world-renowned acts such as Ti\u00c3\u00absto, Paul Van Dyk, DJ AM, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and John Digweed, Common, Nelly, T-Pain, the Roots, and MSTRKRFT. There is no denying that this venue has brought the most (quantity and<\/em> notoriety) recognizable names in electronic music to Charlotte, North Carolina in the past five years. And it is with a saddened heart that we must embrace the end of era. After June 19th, The Forum will close its doors to the public.<\/p>\n The first time I walked down the stairwell leads to the basement of the club, I picked up on this walking to a water sewer feeling,<\/em> halfway expecting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to come out and attack me at any moment. That pepto bismal colored stairwell leads down to an ivory colored room, complete with a dated paisley carpet and a diamond studded motif amidst the gloriously creepy padded white walls. This is the room: the VIP room to be exact, of the former great Mythos. A club that, in its hay-day, housed the greatest parties, spun the best music, and made it to the top of the nightlife hierarchy that many clubs, to this day, still try to aspire to emulate. Prince, Madonna, Frankie Knuckles, Sasha and Digweed, Deep Dish, Icey, DJ Skribble, Armand Van Helden, and Grandmaster Flash only touch on the greats that have been through this room.<\/p>\n 300 N. College St. has seen myriad of good times. The Forum Nightclub had a magnificent precedent thanks to Mythos. And I can only say the same for the next establishment that opens in The Forum\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s place. But for now, we wait…<\/p>\n ……………………………….<\/p>\n The Forum, the trailblazing nightclub known for spectacled soirees featuring world class deejays, performers and A-list celebrities, will close its doors for daily operations after one final celebration on Saturday June 19th. The venue will continue to operate for previously obligated private events for a few weeks after the main closing party.<\/p>\n The Forum opened its doors in September 2005 with considerable fanfare and instantaneously became a habitual haunt for everyone from clued-up connoisseurs to weekend warriors alike, offering guests a crack at an extraordinary nightlife experience often expected but rarely achieved.<\/p>\n The Forum\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s size and stature greatly contributed to its lasting impact on Uptown\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s entertainment landscape. Would-be party goers from around the Carolina\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and abroad flocked to the property to experience the area\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first three level nightclub replete with a fully integrated world class sound, lighting, & video system, a rooftop garden terrace, Vegas-style bottle service, and even a bar top made of ice.<\/p>\n A marquee project from the nightlife impresarios responsible for Cosmos Caf\u00c3\u00a9 and Mythos, the Forum quickly became a requisite stop for many of the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s top deejays including Ti\u00c3\u00absto, Paul Van Dyk, DJ AM, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and John Digweed, amongst others. Common, Nelly, T-Pain, the Roots, Matt & Kim, and MSTRKRFT have all graced the venue\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s stage with memorable intimate live performances. The venue has also been a hotspot for sports world elite celebrating a victory, award winning actors reveling in the wrap of a film, and countless others simply celebrating their fifteen minutes.<\/p>\n Managing Partner, Andy Kastanas, summarizes, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We wish to thank everyone for an incredible run. While the Forum\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s closing is a bit bitter sweet, we are grateful to have surpassed our creative and financial goals with this project beyond our wildest dreams.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He goes on to say \u00e2\u20ac\u0153While this may be the last hooray for the Forum, we are very excited about our plans for the property located on the 300 block of College Street where the venue is currently housed. We have always prided ourselves on staying ahead of the curve and offering innovative entertainment options \u00e2\u20ac\u201c our decision to close the Forum and forge ahead with a new concept is an extension of this philosophy.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n Party goers looking for one last dance should mark their calendars for a star studded gala, to be held Saturday June 19th. Miami\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s three time DMC champion, DJ Craze, will guest deejay alongside numerous special guests stopping by throughout the night. There will be an invite only VIP reception beginning at 09:00PM with the doors opening one final time to the public at 10:30PM. The closing party will continue until 03:00AM or later, so that our friends in the hospitality industry will have the opportunity to join in our final farewell.<\/p>\n There is a FINAL final party July 03 at 300 N College (formerly the Forum–since it will have been closed since June 19th) One night only all-nighter with UBERZONE vs BASSBIN TWINS!! So let’s party here one more time, when Forum rules do not apply \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n Sugar Society & Top Down are teaming up to bring the party kid friendly vibe back to Charlotte’s largest and most revered nightclub space! The property located at 300 North College Street has housed the legendary Mythos (1993-2004) and most recently, the Forum (2005-2010). The hallowed walls have hosted scores of the planet’s top deejay talent and countless all night dance parties…join us for ONE NIGHT ONLY as we bring the GROOVE BACK INTO THE BUILDING for this monumental occasion!<\/p>\nThe End of an Era: Uptown Nightclub, The Forum, to close on June 19th
\nCharlotte, NC, June 05 2010:<\/h2>\nUPDATE<\/h2>\n