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We braved Manchester's 'Black Friday' in the hope that 'Clique's' regulars would prevail and the annual 'out of office' one timers would find sanctuary at more fitting locations.
The chronically promoted and aptly named monthly liaison - 'Clique' invites the pertinently attired, to Princess Streets exposed brick walled, stoned floored cavern, that is: Joshua Brooks.
The on entrance 'selective' photo shoot may have made the strident feel a sense of foreboding but as each member of the 84' band aid entered to a greeting pageant, it was clear that this subset of individuals were as friendly and jolly as olde "Saint Nic" himself.
Each attendee was fast to hurl their shapes in enjoyment to the unpredictable and ever changing genre sounds. The night started with vocal un-commercial pop treats, but this soon switched to slightly darker electro sounds. All mixed up with the odd but rightly timed Christmas cracker (well it is December 21st) and some unforgettable house and indie classics.
At one moment the moustached "Keith Leman," was chucking a twist and shout to "Mariah Carey's" 'All I want for Christmas is you" the next thing he knew, he was in a rave to "Xpansions" 'Move your body'
As the night progressed (and the button on the uber-blinding Joshua Brooks corner strobe struck on) the scope of people became apparent.
Whether you're an adolescent of the "nu" generation or the more mature, medal wearing, Pipe holding (in mouth) war veteran, (Well there was one bloke who fitted this sketch) and your open minded to multi mix mashed sounds, want a place to dance and will not feel insecure about all the beautiful surrounding people with award winning (hair show) barnets, then you will be drawn in by the feeling of being part of this exclusive Clique (Like we were).