Arguably one of Melbourne’s most (as much as I hate to use the word) iconic nightclubs, the Mercat Basement, will close early next year due to forthcoming re-development of the Queen Victoria Market precinct.
For over three decades the Mercat Basement has been an imperative cornerstone of the Melbourne dance and clubbing community. Originally opening in 1990 under the moniker Banana Bar before quickly rebranding as Deep Eleven, the venue re-opened in its current form in 2008.
Home to the likes of the infamous C Grade and Animals Dancing parties, alongside a regular staple for promoters of every genre, the Mercat has hosted the likes of Jeff Mills, Four Tet, Floating Points, Soulwax, Darkside and many more.
The venue will continue hosting parties until its closure in February 2017, currently boasting a fully booked roster of special events and one-off parties. Get yourself down for one (or a dozen) final dances in the smoke-filled begrimed basement of hedonism.
