XOYO

XOYO London will reopen this Saturday, 31 January, after a full refurb. This marks a new chapter for the long-running Shoreditch venue as it returns to independent ownership. The project introduces a refreshed creative direction and a complete rebuild of the club’s core infrastructure, with a renewed focus on sound quality, production and underground programming.

Kirk Allen, the new owner, alongside Propaganda Independent Venues, has taken fans of club culture on the journey with him, documenting plans, challenges and successes in a series of viral videos (hitting 7 million+ views so far). Alongside this runs the wider mission to bring passion, positivity, and an independent ethos back to nightlife.

The venue’s basement has been fully redesigned, beginning with a complete recalibration and expansion of the Void sound system. The new configuration delivers increased clarity, power and consistency across the room. Production across the basement has also been overhauled. The updated setup features 350 metres of pixel-tube lighting, six custom-built LED cubes, and a redesigned stage and DJ booth layout, aiming to deliver an immersive and inclusive clubbing experience.

Upstairs, Room 2, now renamed The Jungle, has also been revamped. The sound system has been tweaked to deliver more power, the booths have been opened up to embrace the dancefloor, and the overall production has been upgraded with LED screens and greenery. 

Kirk Allen: “Excited to take over the legendary event space, XOYO and give it the attention and love it deserves. The reaction has been insane, so much love & support! We plan to bring special guests every weekend across all music genres. This isn’t a comeback, it’s a reset. XOYO forever.”

XOYO previously had residencies from a diverse range of artists, including Bicep, The Blessed Madonna, Honey Dijon, Andy C, DJ Harvey, Goldie, Interplanetary Criminal, Skream, and Erol Alkan, among many others. 

The opening party this Saturday features Fleur Shore, St David, BTAY and Tom Haigh in the basement, alongside Palma Music hosting The Jungle with Nathan Payne, Another George and Shana G. 

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