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Demi Roberts

International nightclub chain Sankeys is opening inside a Swansea gym

Global nightclub Sankeys is set to open a pop-up club in Swansea next month, inside the Ware-house gym in Cwmdu.

The underground house and techno venue will open its doors on on May 14, 2022, kicking things off with a "huge all day rave" to celebrate. As a pop-up club, it's set to host nine exclusive events before shutting, with later dates to be confirmed.

Sankeys has venues in Tokyo, Manhattan, Ibiza, London and Manchester and is known for its wild, sweaty dancefloors and eclectic choice of underground house and techno music. You can read more Swansea stories here.

Read more: What became of Swansea's famous nightclubs?

Creative Director Dan Perrin said the venue was "perfect", stating: "After loads of sold out parties across the UK and beyond, we are really excited about the next chapter in Sankeys' 30-year rave history. We have found a perfect venue in Swansea and the community has been so welcoming and supportive. We think this opening party on May 14 will be one for the record books!"

Chris Ware, the owner of Ware-house fitness gym in Cwmdu, which will host Sankeys (WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh)

Ware-house gym was founded in 2021 by professional boxer and house-music enthusiast, Chris Ware. Chris is also the man behind the cult-favourite gym, Funky Pump, which is popular for its unique nightclub environment which has live DJs playing while members work out.

Sankeys says it is set to host some of the biggest names in the industry including Richy Ahmed, wAFF, Hypoxia, Ellie Cocks and Max Chapman. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.

A spokesman for Sankeys added: "Situated on a large industrial estate and as part of the incredible gym complex, this summer Sankeys will bring the biggest artists, brands and parties to Wales on a regular basis.

"Consisting of several huge spaces including The Arena - a huge, imposing warehouse room - and more intimate space, The Lab, the new club will feature world class sound and light as well as lots of other hidden spaces to explore deep into the night.

The line-up for the opening night on May 14, 2022 (Sankeys)

"This will be a new chapter not only in Welsh dance music history, but in the history of the UK's dance music scene as a whole."

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