Craig McConnon Group announces new venue in Peterborough


The Craig McConnon group has announced the launch of a new venue in Peterborough. Craig McConnon went scouting and found the growing city in dire need of entertainment space. Dance venues are in short supply, but the young urban population is growing and so is the demand for spaces that accommodate their nightlife needs.

Craig McConnon hit on Re:Doubt as the new venue for the Craig McConnon Group's latest venture: an EDM shuffle shed for the hip and happening. “Peterborough's growing,” said Craig McConnon. “We all know that. We know the kids. They need more. So we're doing this for them. Honestly, I'm doing this for the kids who got nowhere to shuffle.”

The Craig McConnon group is establishing on Re:Doubt as a place for young people to get downtime getting down. The converted barn is double volume with roof height windows. “Most clubbers in our research complained of ventilation and heat issues in local venues, because they get really hot with all that busting going on,” said Craig McConnon. “We're looking at great AC and big air.”

Craig McConnon is working overtime on music and lighting. “We're setting up two Korg Volca Mixers for massive B2B EDM,” he said. “I'm looking at M-series for dynamic range lighting, laser, hazers, jet-foggers and some awesome gear like optic whip, LED Poi, orbitals, gloves and shoelaces for that interactive element, because it's really the people that make the party.”

The Craig McConnon Group stated that the barn venue is undergoing total renovation. “It's been around a while, so we've had structural engineers out to check every nook and cranny,” said Craig McConnon. “It's sturdy, but needs work to bring it back.” The refurbishment is more than a coat of paint. The roof structure is being completely replaced with reinforced steel beams and a double corrugated roof with insulation for temperature regulation.

Craig McConnon has gone for laminated triple glazing on the windows, for safety as well as comfort. “We don't want anyone falling through and glass everywhere,” he says. “Safety first so shatterproof laminated triple glazing was a no brainer.” The insulated glass is made from three layers of glazing reinforced with PVB. This type of glazing keeps the temperature stable and has the added benefit of noise reduction. Along with predominantly LED lighting, it's also part of the barn's low energy sustainable architecture.

The Craig McConnon Group has also looked at fire safety bringing in a number of industrial safety specialists to design a totally fire safe building with plenty of open exits and emergency exits. They're utilising advanced fire suppression systems, means of warning and escape as well as access and facilities for fire and emergency services. “We don't want anyone to get hurt – ever,” said Craig McConnon. “And we're not going to get shut down for fire and crowd safety reasons. We're making sure the building is totally safe for partygoers.”

Craig McConnon has also asked that the refurbishment include building in separate rooms for chilling out or taking a break. These rooms will have access to bathrooms, outdoor exits, drinking fountains, bars and plenty of seating. Craig McConnon knows how hot a party venue can get and heat exhaustion or dehydration is a common concern, so he's building in facilities to prevent any adverse events and enhance the experience for the less wild. “Some of the rooms have outdoor courtyards where smoking or vaping is permitted,” he says. “And of course the obvious drinks.”

The Craig McConnon Group is lining up DJs for the launch parties, set to take place in the next few months. “We've got a lot of work to do but as you know we're always up to a challenge,” Craig McConnon says. “This is going to be epic and a real cutting edge venue for EDM lovers in The Fens. There's really nothing like it.”

About us:
Craig McConnon is a very well known DJ and music artist now based in London after many years of travelling and DJing across the world. He set up the Craig McConnon Group five years ago. Craig performs at multiple venues, including parties, weddings, corporate events, and much more. Craig has over 15 years’ experience in being a DJ and uses the very latest equipment to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. To get more information and make a booking with the Craig McConnon Group, you can contact him or his team via the website for more information.