Elephant & Castle has undergone major redevelopment in the last few years, but Ministry of Sound has proudly stood the test of time. Earlier this month, the club celebrated 35 years with a weekend-long birthday bash and a lineup that brought Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice to one of London’s most iconic dancefloors.
We went along to join the celebrations, and for me the night carried a double dose of nostalgia. I used to live across the road from the club about 15 years ago – but Ministry found its way into my life long before I ever set foot through its doors.
As a teenager back in the late 90s, I had a…





