Memories from down under! 1982 - 7
1982
"I’m 44 and have lived in Sydney (Australia) since 1989. However, I was born in Birmingham and grew up near Worcester.
Friends and I used to go clubbing regularly in Brum from around 1982 to 1987 when I moved to London.
It would be magical to see some information on gay nights at the Dome nightclub – I think it was on Monday nights and I remember I used to ride there on my bike!
My favourite memories though are from the old 'Gale (Nightingale) and Thursday nights at the Powerhouse. I used to have the charts that Funky Duncan used to print each week –amazing Italo-Disco blasting out from the fantastic sound system. I often went to his record store to source the great music he played.
I remember little Duncan, a friend of mine, and a guy named Ray who used to have Hassidic Jewish side locks – a great crew.
I also remember Twiggy of course - especially one night at the Gale when he chased some guy around the edge of the dancefloor balcony before catching him and attacking with a stiletto!!
Some amazing nights –like Lime doing an appearance at the Gale.
Anyways, enough of my memories – Good on you all for the project."
Contributed by: Gary Groutage, 44