CN WILLIAMS HISTORY
360 DUBAI
360 Dubai, now closed, was located at the end of Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s marina walkway and widely regarded as one of the region’s most unique club venues, known for its sunset setting and open-air atmosphere.
The venue became synonymous with quality music, hosting some of the scene’s most respected DJs, including Louie Vega, Jazzy B, Sam Divine, Joey Negro, Purple Disco Machine, Sandy Rivera, Grant Nelson, DJ Spen, Soul Central, Horse Meat Disco, Graeme Park, Paul “Trouble” Anderson, Bobby & Steve and CN Williams.
CN Williams first performed at the venue in 2007 as part of the ReVoLvE night hosted by Darren De Sendri and Tristan Bain, before returning as a resident DJ from 2015 through to its closure in 2018.
TR!BECA DUBAI
Located in the heart of JBR, Tribeca quickly established itself as a key venue in Dubai’s nightlife scene following its launch in 2015.
Inspired by New York’s Tribeca district, the venue combined an industrial loft aesthetic with a music-led approach, attracting a loyal and discerning crowd. CN Williams held a residency at the venue, contributing to its weekly programming and atmosphere.
Tribeca received recognition including Best Ladies Night (Hype Magazine Awards) and a highly commended listing at the Time Out Dubai Awards.
ESCAPE
Escape nightclub established itself as one of the UK’s leading dance venues, with CN Williams holding a long-running residency in the House room every Saturday alongside DJ Bern from 1997 to 2012.
The venue was known for its multi-room format and diverse programming, hosting a wide range of international DJs and showcasing multiple genres across its floors. Its success was built on strong resident DJs and a consistent music-led identity.
ESCAPE IN THE PARK
CN Williams performed regularly at Escape in the Park, one of Wales’ largest outdoor dance festivals, sharing line-ups with artists including Erick Morillo, Underworld, The Shapeshifters and Calvin Harris.
PAUL EDGINGTON PAYS HOMAGE TO
CN WILLIAMS AND BERN
The most significant and influential period during the courtship days of my love affair with House music was forged during the late 90's with the help of 2 very important men, 2 pioneers who's names when spoken or shouted became one, synonymous with each other, simply put, there was no Clifford without Bern!
When the duo formed after Clifford's explosion onto the Room 2 scene, I'd already been an Escape room 2 regular for about 18 months. I had become accustomed to being treated weekly by the sublime sounds of elite DJ guests and I grew loyal to the legendary residents Deli G, Chris Vatary, Danny Slade, Big Al, Teddy Brasco and that man Bern.
The club truly was an Escape in many ways, the same familiar faces gathered in their Saturday best, ready to groove in their finest dancing shoes, new faces came and went, if you weren't here for the music, this club was not for you! We drank Jack Daniels with Coke, Vodka with Red Bull, smoked Marlboro lights and we partied HARD, 5 to 6 hours of 'lets have it' funktastic shenanigans! We turned up religiously after counting down the hours until Saturday night, we expected a journey, a musical banquet, a buffet of soul piercing beats and a dance floor throbbing with an arms in the air atmosphere that no-one could resist, it was a case of the greatest show on earth every week.
‘Paul Edgington’
MOLOKO COCKTAIL BAR
In 2009, CN Williams partnered with Myles Wellington to transform a former bank and live music venue in Swansea’s Wine Street into Moloko Cocktail Bar.
The venue quickly gained popularity, with queues forming each weekend, and was later described by UK dance music press as “the smallest superclub in the world”.
CN Williams remained involved until 2011, after which he shifted focus towards international DJ bookings and music production. The venue continues to operate today under a different name.
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT
Pinnacle Entertainment was one of Europe’s leading independent music distribution and marketing companies, representing hundreds of record labels across the UK and international markets.
CN Williams joined the company in 1999 as Head of Dance Music, overseeing label development, artist campaigns and distribution strategy. During his time there, he worked with a wide range of labels and artists, contributing to UK campaigns for internationally recognised names across the industry.
STONE CITY LONDON
Stone City was a London-based project founded by CN Williams in partnership with Lee Drummond and Simon Walker, rooted in the city’s underground dance music scene.
Operating from the Truman Brewery in East London, the collective supported the growth of UK Garage and House music, working closely with independent labels and contributing to the development of the scene during its formative years.
CLUBSCENE RECORDS
Clubscene Records was CN Williams’ first venture, opening in 1992 as a specialist record shop focused on underground dance music.
The store became known for its curated selection of vinyl across House, Disco, Techno and Trance, as well as its early adoption of streetwear and club culture brands.
The Clubscene name continues today through online merchandise and releases linked to CN Williams and ReelHouse Records.
