The man behind one of Merseyside’s most legendary nightspots is set to share his remarkable story at a special book launch event this June.
On Wednesday 24th June 2026, nightclub boss and author Paul Chase will officially launch his new memoir, Chelsea Nights: A Memoir of Mayhem, Music and Moments, at Tallulah’s Emporium, New Brighton, with an evening of stories, memories, audience Q&A and a special DJ set celebrating the iconic “Chelsea era”.
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The event is completely free to attend — hosted by Justin Hopper (La Vida Liverpool) and featuring legendary DJ Pez Tellet, helping to recreate the soundtrack of an unforgettable chapter in Merseyside nightlife. The event is taking place at Tallulah’s — a venue synonymous with quality music and great vibes.
The launch promises to be much more than a traditional book signing. Starting at 7pm, guests will have the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from Chase’s extraordinary years at The Chelsea Reach, ask questions about the book and the club’s colourful history, and have copies personally signed by the author.
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For anyone who experienced the golden age of disco, club culture and nightlife on the Wirral, Chelsea Nights is essential reading. The Chelsea Reach was far more than a nightclub. Situated on New Brighton’s waterfront, it became a cultural institution that helped define nightlife across Merseyside for three decades.
Opening in the early 1970s and operating until 2001, the venue became synonymous with the rise of disco culture in the North West and attracted thousands of revellers through its doors. Paul Chase was at the heart of it all. As both manager and doorman, he witnessed the club’s greatest nights, biggest characters and most extraordinary moments.
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In Chelsea Nights, he pulls back the curtain on an era before smartphones and social media, when nightclubs were places of freedom, community and unforgettable experiences. The memoir captures everything from the birth of disco and the changing sounds of club culture to the larger-than-life personalities who frequented the venue.
Readers are taken behind the scenes of a club that became a rite of passage for generations of Merseysiders, revealing the triumphs, challenges and occasional chaos that came with running one of the region’s most famous nightspots.
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Music plays a central role throughout the book, with Chase paying tribute to the pioneering DJs who helped make The Chelsea Reach such a phenomenon. Legendary names including Greg Wilson, Derek Kaye and Pez Tellet feature prominently, highlighting how the venue became a hub for emerging sounds and dance culture.
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But beyond the music, Chelsea Nights is packed with human stories. It is a nostalgic celebration of friendships formed on crowded dancefloors, romances sparked under disco lights and a community brought together through a shared love of music and nightlife. At the same time, Chase doesn’t shy away from the tougher realities of the industry, offering an honest account of the challenges and incidents that came with managing a major nightclub during changing times.
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Whether you were a regular at The Chelsea Reach, have an interest in Merseyside’s cultural history, or simply enjoy a great memoir packed with colourful stories, the launch event promises to be a fascinating evening.
Guests can expect anecdotes from one of the most vibrant periods in local nightlife history, insights into the writing of the book, a chance to meet Paul Chase in person and a celebratory atmosphere enhanced by music from one of the era’s most respected DJs.
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Event Details
Paul Chase’s Chelsea Nights Book Launch & Q&A
Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Tallulah’s Emporium
Hosted by: Justin Hopper (La Vida Liverpool)
Special Guest DJ: Pez Tellet
Copies of Chelsea Nights will be available for purchase and signing on the night. For anyone who ever danced the night away at The Chelsea Reach—or wishes they had—this promises to be a nostalgic journey back to one of Merseyside’s most iconic nightlife institutions and a celebration of the stories that made it legendary.
Chelsea Night Book Launch / Tallulah’s Emporium, New Brighton / Wednesday 24th June 2026, 7pm / FREE ENTRY
THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND / CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK VIA THE WEBSITE
