The Mesmerist/Alchemist Echo

January Blues?

Highly anticipated, NYE 2011 was advertised very simply, a mysteriously intriguing poster launched with the intention of appealing to those who have filled the dance floor of the venue night after night, those who have come to expect the best atmosphere in town, the best value for money, and an ever evolving events programme that continues to push all boundaries and provide a platform for the free-thinking bohemian Brighton crowd. So, as the dust begins to settle, and as the bunting returns to the storage box, we can safely say, that it was one hell of a night. If, like most you're feeling those January blues then hopefully this will serve to show you how well we celebrated the final hours of 2011, and welcomed 2012 in style!! There is only one real cure of the January blues, an insight into what this New Year has to offer. First though, lets bask in NYE glory

The Berlin Bordello Stage

Beth at the Tuaca bar, looking the part

DJ Dave Walker carefully selects the Jive bangers

The place looked amazing!!

   

As with anything, preparation and what happens behind the scenes dictates the nature of how well something is run, the amount of effort displayed in making sure the NYE party was a success was all down to The Mesmerist teams desire to be a place you're guaranteed to talk about for a long time after.

At 8.30pm we opened the doors to a sea of all smiling war-time dressed crowd flocking to the bar for a nice lip wetting cocktail. The crowd didn't have to wait long until they were treated to Brighton's finest Gypsy, Jazz Swing trio The Swing Ninjas!! 

       

                               

                               

           Always a crowd favourite couples hurriedly paired and began to show of their moves.

   

The night was still in its infancy but bubbling quite nicely, DJ Dave Walker unleashed a teasing array of Jive swing anthems to which there wasn't a seated person in the venue, attire and costumes were of an unbelievably high standard, and just when the crowd settled into a degree of comfort out came Veronica Blacklace With a microphone and hunger for attention. 

                              

Performing with heels on the bar is a major statement of intent, and while she was introducing our Bubbly happy hour, she also previewed what people might come to expect in the Berlin Bordello upstairs, destroyed on December 31st 1938, killing all the cabaret stars inside it returned on the eve of this new year, so that the performers can perform one last time. . . . 

                              

                               

                                               

                                

                               

                                                

                               

                               

                               

Handpicked and privileged are those that made it inside the Berlin Bordello, it was a truly magical and eye opening experience that made most mouths gape open wide as they left the performance space. It was for those that had managed a ticket to our party before they sold out, to reaffirm they had been treated to the best possible NYE party. 

                              

                               

                               

                               

                               

The Clock struck twelve after a rapturous countdown from which everybody bounced with friends and loved ones, glasses were emptied, shots were drank, more shots were drank and the music started to seriously get those knees shaking, the bar was packed, the champagne stock dwindling by the second and cheers a plenty. 

                           

                               

                                                

As the night drew to an end then so does this review, belated it may be hopefully this will serve as a reminder of what you attended and how good it was, if you missed it, don't worry, because 2012 is going to be a massive year for The Mesmerist and everybody who steps through the doors of the venue. We are constantly creating new and exciting ways to keep the venue on top of the game with an ethos strongly supported in providing an experience that rewards those who are willing to embrace Brighton's bohemian outlook and nightlife, those who want great atmosphere, great live music, great food, and great value for money. With the New Year comes new impetus to provide a more comprehensive guide to the happenings at The Mesmerist, we have entertainment daily and lots coming up this year, so with this a promise to visit the blog again very soon for updates. There is also an event guide on our website at www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/mesmerist 

On Behalf of everybody at The Mesmerist, Thank you for a wonderful year, and your custom, we look forward to seeing you soon!!!