The Progress 1000: London's most influential people 2019 – Going Out: Clubs

Co-founder of the Pxssy Palace

This club night creates a safe space for women and femmes of colour, as well as other queer, intersex and trans people of colour. Founded by Nadine Artois and Skye Barr, the party has gone from strength to strength.

Co-founder, The Cause
This clubland veteran runs The Cause, the Tottenham venue that donates a chunk of its profits to local mental health organisations and raised more than £26,000 for charity after the death of Prodigy frontman Keith Flint.

Managing director, Broadwick Live
Thompson opened Printworks in 2017 and has dominated the London scene since, with two more juggernauts arriving this year: the 10,000-capacity Drumsheds in Meridian Water and Exhibition in White City.

Founders of Krankbrother
This DJ and promoter brother duo throw some of the city’s best nights. Earlier this year they launched their first ever full-blown festival in London: Re-Textured, along with the jazz-tinged Naked City.

Co-founder, Fold
Glover opened east London club Fold alongside DJ and producer Lasha Jorjoliani and secured a rare 24-hour licence, proving round-the-clock venues can thrive in London. He’s also the founder of Shapes Collective, who are behind Homerton’s boundary-pushing The Glove That Fits.

DJ and label manager, Brownswood
As a driving force behind Gilles Peterson’s record label, Brownswood, Savage has played a critical part in fuelling London’s multifaceted jazz revival.

Founders of Heels & Souls
Forrester and Croft are leading the way for charity-focused clubbing in London. Each year, they choose a different organisation to fundraise for through their Heels & Souls nights, generating more than £10,000 so far.

DJ, label owner and podcast host
This multi-tasking artist is committed to promoting the sounds of tomorrow, with her label Future Bounce showcasing emerging artists. Her in-demand DJ sets always draw in the freshest sounds.

Co-creators of Sink The Pink
This collective is inclusive, outrageously fun and ever-growing — now expanding into theatre and performing to 5,000 people at Brixton Academy. After a decade, they’re still at the forefront of London’s LGBTQ clubbing scene.

DJ
Superstar DJ and friend to the stars, Fat Tony found fame in the hedonistic club scene of 80s London. He’s helmed the decks everywhere from Soho to St Tropez, and now combines his musical career with LGTBQ+ activism and work in helping people recover from addiction.