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FUTURE OF ICONIC RHYL VENUE ANNOUNCED!

It’s the end of an era for iconic Rhyl venue Ellis’s, as many people in the town will have been wondering why it’s boarded up and what’s coming next. The Water Street venue has evolved over the years, most recently as a nightclub playing host to top DJs and celebrities, but Manager Leigh Wright has decided it’s time for a big change.

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

A huge refurbishment is currently underway at the legendary venue and in March it will re-open as Ellis’ Vaults — a new large capacity live music venue that aims to breathe new life into the Rhyl live music scene. The re-invented Ellis’s will have music decor, a top of the range sound system, premium drinks and live sport and will feature top live acts, open mic nights and big events such as ‘Battle Of The Bands’.

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

On Saturday 1st March, the new-look venue will open its doors for the first time — with a huge all-day launch event featuring Super Fuzz, famous for their ‘Big Indie Night Out’ show, and a host of other live acts. The event will run from 12pm until 2am and will be free entry. A full what’s on listings is currently being worked on, with top local musicians being booked in alongside acts from Manchester and Liverpool.

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

The venue has had a colourful history — built around 1850, it was turned into a wine merchant’s in the early 20th Century when a J H Ellis took it on. In the 1950s it was bought by a brewery and became Ellis Vaults pub before being taken on by Gary Wright in 1986, who played there with his bandmates Neville and Ian. In the early 00s, Gary’s son Leigh rebranded it as Hidden nightclub — attracting DJs such as Dave Pearce and Judge Jules.

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

Leigh explained: “It’s got some history, this place. The past 20 odd years has been amazing for our family business and we’ve had top nights with the likes of Dave Pearce, Judge Jules and Dirty Sanchez. Many a great night has been had here and we’ve had celebrities from Eastenders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex enjoying nights out at the club.”

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

He continued: “Times are always changing though and it’s important to adapt to them. We’ve been working really hard to refurbish this iconic listed building and we’re really excited to be bringing a vibrant live music venue to the town, with top quality up and coming and well known acts. We can’t wait to welcome people to our launch event and there are more plans such as an outside terrace opening in the summer.”

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

Ellis’ Vaults live music venue is opening this March, with a huge launch event happening from 12pm on Saturday 1st March. The event will feature live music all day, with Indie legends Super Fuzz headlining, and free entry. Early entrance is advisable, as the venue will be busy. More details on opening hours and what’s on will be coming soon.

Ellis’ Vaults / 42-44 Water Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SS / Opening Saturday 1st March

HUGE LAUNCH EVENT IS SAT 1ST MARCH 12PM UNTIL 2AM: FREE ENTRY

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