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Torture Garden New Year’s Eve 2008
Wednesday 31 December 2008 @ Mass

Torture Garden had promised us big things for New Year’s Eve. Things like confetti cannons and balloon drops and shows, on top of all the usual festivities. The December newsletter also hinted at big plans for 2009, so what better place to make or break all our new New Year’s Resolutions than TG?

• Resolution 1 : Clear out your wardrobe

Out with the old, in with the new ! I’ve grumbled about cheap lingerie and the dresscode before, but I’m woman enough to eat my words. TG’s latest newsletter announced a stiffer dresscode and though I don’t know if it was implemented already, the crowd seemed to have already decided to dress up for the New Year. Though there was still a complement of lingerie and fancy dress, there was also far more amazing latex, themed outfits, and inspired dressing. Hurrah!

• Resolution 2 : Get fit

The delicious DJ Fidelity Kastrow led the way both in fashion and music, managing to look and sound stunning. Along with Allen and David TG, and alumni Jimmy Mofo and Janette Slack among others, the dancefloors were packed all night long. TG was obviously helping us to fulfill that most popular and impossible of resolutions : exercise more. By dancing and dancing and dancing …

• Resolution 3 : Quit smoking

TG also encourages you to stop smoking ! Without a marquee to trap the heat, those indulging in the smoking area had to cluster round the heaters that were kindly provided, but that freezing temperature certainly stang, even on the mercifully short circuit between the dungeon and the upper floors … The layout on the whole was the same as for Halloween, with the Babalou floor serving as the dungeon. Though people still tended to cluster on their way in, the actual dungeon space was a lot more divided, creating more intimacy and chill out space, which made up for losing the upstairs chill-out to the new green room.

• Resolution 4 : Spend more time with family and friends

Along with the layout, circulation was helped by the bouncers being quite firm about keeping people circulating in the non-club areas. The several cloakrooms were extra efficient and the queues kept to a minimum by spreading them around the club. By dint of opening an hour early, and closing late, TG’s superb organisation gave us as much time as possible to party with friends.

• Resolution 5 : Do less housework !

And party they did. Forget the cleanup – who’s to think about that when there are balloons and confetti being thrown at you on the main dancefloor, music being played and dancing to be done ? While I saw in the New Year Dancing, Josselin was next door enjoying the Libidex stage show, an elaborate Moulin Rouge themed production featuring the entire Libidex team and their exclusive, spectacular new line of printed rubber. Said rubber proved that it’s not only beautiful but practical, as it turned to splosh : again, who cares about housework when it’s turning into a festive foodfight of thrown cake and sprinkles all over?

• Resolution 6 : Delegate

Josselin not only photographed the show, as you can see below, but he was also the hero of the hour when he managed to open the champagne …. with his teeth. For this accomplishment, he was invited to take a bow with the rest of the team onstage. He also demonstrated a fine command of the art of delegation when he handed over his camera for other people to take pictures of him and for him. A useful skill!

• Resolution 7 : Be thankful

Credit where credit is due : A huge thank you to the TG and Libidex for putting on this show and this night for us, and congratulations on another incredible success. 2009 will truly be your year!

• Resolution 8 : Get organised

Here are the Torture Garden dates for 2009, as announced in the newsletter. Please note that these dates are not 100% confirmed until the tickets go on sale …

- TG Valentines Ball – Sat 14th Feb @ Mass
- TG March – Sat 14th Mar @ Venue TBC
- TG Easter Ball – Fri 10th April @ Mass
- Birthday Ball Weekend:
TG International Fetish Ball – Fri 15th May @ Mass
TG Birthday Ball – Sat 16th May @ SeOne
TG Boudoir Ball – Sun 17th May @ Platinum Bar
- TG June – Sat 13th June @ TBC
- TG July – Sat 11th July @ TBC
- TG August – Sat 8th @ TBC
- TG Sept – Sat 5th Sept @ Mass
- TG London Fetish Ball – Sat 4th Oct @ Mass
- TG Halloween Ball – 31st Oct @ SeOne
- TG Xmas Ball – Sat 5th Dec @ Mass
- TG NYE – Thur 31st Dec @ Mass

Put them down in your diary straight away ! The Birthday Ball 2008 at SeOne was definitely one of my highlights of the year and I’m looking forward to the next one already ! Plus the added bonus of Josselin celebrating his own birthday – stay tuned for more info.

• Resolution 9 : Take a trip

TG have already announced that they will be cutting down on their international events and focusing opn other exciting sounding projects. However do look out for Torture Garden events in Athens, Rome, Tokyo, Dallas, Paris …

• Resolution 10 : Be Happy

Happy 2009 !!

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