Renowned DJs to takeover South Shields venue for major dance event

The Ultimate Dance Takeover will feature dance anthems, Clubland classics and floor fillers from the 90s.

A South Shields venue will be taken over for the day as a major daytime dance event takes place.

Ian Van Dahl will head to the town for Ultimate Dance Takeover held at Ignition at The Venue on Stanhope Street.

The iconic DJ is behind huge anthems such as ‘Castles in the Sky’, ‘Will I?’ and ‘Reason’.

‘Castles in the Sky’ reached number three in the UK Singles Chart

The event, on Saturday, October 17, between 3pm to 9:30pm, boasts dance anthems, Clubland classics and floor fillers from the 90s.

Ignition at The Venue, on Stanhope Street, has a 4.1* rating from 35 Google reviews.placeholder image
Ignition at The Venue, on Stanhope Street, has a 4.1* rating from 35 Google reviews. | Google Maps

The lineup also features North East DJ and producer Alan Benn, who has performed at major events including BTID Wonderland, BTID Zombie Nation, Pier On The Pier, Ibiza Clubland, Rave Kidz, Bounce Nation and Ministry of Bounce.

Also Jamal G, who has previously supported international DJ Jax Jones on tour, as well as local DJs Neil Raper, Scott Murphy and Jay Panton.

The event is being organised by Takeover Events and aims to bring a major name from the dance music world to South Shields while showcasing DJs from the North East.

Tickets are available now via Skiddle.

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