1991-2002: Peterborough nights at The Sugar Club revisited

Explore the story and cultural legacy of The Sugar Club, the alternative club night which breathed life into Peterborough’s music scene in the 1990s.

Sugar Clubbing is a free exhibition at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, until April 4, Inspired by the book Sugar Gravy Pleasure: An Indie Odyssey in Peterborough by Pete Elderkin, co-founder of the Sugar Club.

With photos from the time it offers a great insight into the venue which ran from 1991-2002 – above 5th Avenue nightclub and later at the Met Lounge.

There is also a fascinating documentary of the same name directed by Martin Rowe (former Sugar Club DJ) and co-written with Pete, featuring clubgoers from back in the day.

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