Ministry of Sound

Coordinates: 51°29′52″N 0°5′57″W / 51.49778°N 0.09917°W / 51.49778; -0.09917

Ministry of Sound started out as a nightclub in London, but has since diversified into a multimedia entertainment business. In addition to the nightclub, it is an independent record label and worldwide events brand with a radio station and other media outlets.

History of the nightclub

Ministry of Sound began as the idea of Justin Berkmann. Inspired by New York’s Paradise Garage, Berkmann set out to create London’s first club devoted to the American house music scenes of 1980s New York, Chicago and Detroit. As opposed to striking a balance between the typical hallmarks of a live music venue, Ministry of Sound was conceived as an arena purely dedicated to sound. Berkmann stated: "My concept for Ministry was purely this: 100% sound system first, lights second, design third (in that order); the reverse of everyone else’s idea."

Berkmann was introduced to James Palumbo, who was working in property finance at the time, by Humphrey Waterhouse to realise the concept. The site, a disused bus garage, was located in Elephant & Castle in Southwark, London. The club opened on 21 September 1991.

Hook n Sling

Anthony Maniscalco, better known by his stage name Hook n Sling, is an Australian multiplatinum ARIA-nominated record producer, songwriter and DJ residing in Los Angeles, California.

Musical career

In 2007 he received an ARIA Music Awards nomination, a DMC Buzz Chart #1 and several Pete Tong plays for his breakout tune “The Bump”, and later achieved both club and of sound have had Hook ilations including the prestigious Ministry of Sound Annual in 2010. Hook n Sling has played at venues and festivals across the world including Pacha, Space Ibiza, Global Gathering, Future Music Festival and Stereosonic. In 2011 he toured the USA and played with Wolfgang Gartner at the infamous Music Box in Los Angeles. In February 2012 he sets off on an extensive tour across the United States, Dominican Republic and Canada.

In 2011 he claimed a Hype Machine number one with the track "Take You Higher" with Goodwill.

In 2014 his single "Tokyo by Night" was released with a remix from Swedish DJ Axwell, on his label Axtone. The remix was premiered on 18 April 2014 and gained BBC Radio 1 support from Danny Howard. It topped the Beatport charts the week after its release.