The Key's 1st Birthday

Got to admit it, the Key has been a revelation in North London since its opening a year ago. It's great to have a venue that's committed to the underground scene and sticking to its guns through thick and thin. And wow, has it been a year already.

Friday is set to be awesome with some of my favourite DJs up on show at what is a celebration of the Key and the sad closure of night Human Zoo at the same venue. But fear not. Human Zoo will not be going too far as the boys are promising us some sneaky dos at some of the capital's cooler warehouse parties as well as their residencies at the Peacock, the Lodge and, of course, their Hidden Garden soirees at Egg. Excellent.

So back to tonight, with a bonza line-up of Ivan Smagghe (above), a three-hour set courtesy of Trevor Jackson, the Lost & Found DJs and, of course, residents Neil Thornton and Andy Taylor. Musically, expect a mix of electro house, hip-hop, Italo disco, house and 'dark pop'. Without a shadow of a doubt, you are in for a party to die for. What a way to kick-start the bank holiday weekend. Here we go.