Top city DJs including Mark Ingham and Ex-on-the-beach star Mel Reeves are set to host an U18s clubnight aimed at promoting safe clubbing among teenagers.
The event, to be held at Liverpool city centre venue the Black-E, is designed to show teens looking forward to turning 18 that they can enjoy themselves without alcohol.
And the big names behind the club night hope success in December will help them launch a series of follow-up events to highlight their message.
Taking place on December 18, Hang Out will feature a high-profile line up that also includes Juice FM DJ Ian Longo and Ministry of Sound’s Dom Townsend.
Organised by Mark Ingham and business partner Mark Lynch, tickets are already on sale, with hundreds of young clubbers expected to party at the Great George Street venue.
Looking forward to the event Mr Ingham said: “We have come together and thought what can we do for the kids? We have lots of young people who we thought we could do something for by bringing all of the local DJs together.
"We just wanted to give them something they could go to where it’s safe and they can experience the sort of thing we experience but in a safe, alcohol-free environment... Hopefully it might educate them for when they do start going out, and they realise they can go out and have a good time without alcohol. That’s what we are promoting – I can’t wait, to be honest.”
Organisers say the event has already sparked a positive reaction with up to 600 guests expected to fill the dancefloor the week before Christmas.
Revealing his reasons for supporting the event, city club boss Mark Lynch added: “I’ve been in the club game since I was young with my family for over 18s events and feel like it’s time to contribute to the younger generation.
“The music industry is a major influence at the moment and a big part of my life. I want to share it with kids who don’t get the chance to go to these events.”
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