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club night at

Simon Hobart Simon Hobart (24 September 1964 – 23 October 2005) was a figure in British gay nightlife. He founded the alternative nightclub Popstarz at London's Scala. He was also the owner and promoter of Soho venues Ghetto (which hosted the Nag Nag Nag ...

's Ghetto nightclub. Founded by DJ, promoter and musician Jonny Slut in 2002, it ran for six years. The night is commonly associated with the ambisexual post-

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scene.

History

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described the night as a "legendary electro midweeker" famous for its blend of subcultures and musical style

It was held every Wednesday night from 2002 to 2008. In 2003,

wrote that "it's the sort of place where students mix with celebs, where you wait your turn behind

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for the make-up mirror, and where the presence of

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, checking out Pink Grease last week, didn't even merit a double take

Popular among London's celebrities, stars such as Kate Moss,

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and regular Boy George were documented partying ther

and acts such as Ellen Allien,

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and My Toys Like Me performed.http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/article.html?in_article_id=201965&in_page_id=253 Metro Jonny Slut told ''

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'' in 2005 that "one reason I started the night was that music was becoming more interesting again. It might not entertain 4,000 people at Ministry of Sound, but it certainly entertains my crowd. Anyone who thinks club culture is dead should come and see my queue on Wednesday nights."http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article507220.ece Times Online The club's name is derived from the song "Nag Nag Nag" by 1970s industrial band Cabaret Voltaire. The track is included on a double CD compilation of music that was played at the club, compiled by Jonny Slut, released in 2003.Kellman, Andy
''Nag Nag Nag: Compiled by Jonny Slut'' Review
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. Retrieved 22 March 2015 Nag Nag Nag closed in May 2008.

NagNagNag Records and Atomizer

Jonny Slut and another of the club's DJs, Fil OK, released music on their own label called NagNagNag under the name Atomizer. Their debut single was co-produced by

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Discography

Singles, EPs

*''Hooked On Radiation'' (International Deejay Gigolo Records, 2003) *''Snake / Ball & Chain'' (Nagnagnag, 2005) *''Zero Zero'' (Nagnagnag, 2006) *''Underdog'' EP (BearCage, 2006) *''I'd Prefer Not To / Rot of the Stars'' (Nagnagnag, 2007) *''Je Suis Lesbien'' EP (Nagnagnag, 2007) *''Karate Marble Factory'' EP (Nagnagnag, 2008) *''So Many Poisons'' EP (Nagnagnag, 2010)

Albums

*''Rubber Youth'' (Nagnagnag, 2006) *''Cult of Europa'' (Nagnagnag, 2009) *''Open Secret'' (Nagnagnag, 2011)

References

Nightclubs in London Recurring events established in 2002 2002 establishments in England Recurring events disestablished in 2008 Club nights {{music-venue-stub