Pengeparty: A Legacy in Club Culture Since 1995

The Heritage of Pengeparty and Its Continuing Connection with London DJ Academy

Born in 1995, Pengeparty began as a London club promotion and developed a distinctive identity within the city’s house music and nightlife scene. Built on a passion for music, a dedicated team of DJs and promoters, and a loyal following, Pengeparty became known for its atmosphere, carefully selected music and memorable club nights.
From its early events at the Aquarium Nightclub to parties at some of London’s best-known venues, Pengeparty built its reputation through music, people and the experience it created. Behind every event was a combination of DJ talent, promotion, organisation and the dedication required to bring people together through a shared love of club culture.
At the heart of this story was promoter Jason Lorimer and his brother, who began his DJ career under the name DJ Hermes before later becoming known as DJ Tim Spins. Alongside Jason and the wider team, he contributed to Pengeparty as a resident DJ and through his involvement in the promotion and organisation of events.
The journey from DJ Hermes to DJ Tim Spins represents an important part of this history. His experience behind the decks, combined with his work behind the scenes, helped shape his understanding of both the creative and practical sides of the club industry.

A Reputation Recognised in the Press and National Media

Pengeparty received recognition in contemporary clubbing publications, including M8 DJ Magazine and Ministry magazine.
M8 DJ Magazine featured Penge Party at number three in its Top Parties feature, in a listing associated with Chelsea Football Ground. The original magazine page provides valuable evidence of the promotion’s recognition during London’s evolving club scene.
In 2000, Ministry magazine placed Penge at number ten in its Top Ten Clubs feature. The article described the night as a popular house music destination, highlighting its distinctive atmosphere and the loyal following it attracted.
These magazine features provide important evidence of Pengeparty’s place in the clubbing culture of its era. Alongside original flyers, photographs, videos and contemporary event listings, they help preserve the history of a promotion built through years of music, organisation and community.
Pengeparty was also nominated for the London Club Awards. The original nomination records and supporting media coverage will form part of the historical archive as they are assembled.

From London to Ibiza and Beyond

Pengeparty’s story was not confined to London. The promotion also took its parties abroad, including Ibiza, extending its reach into an international clubbing environment synonymous with electronic music, DJs and dance culture.
These overseas events form an important chapter in the promotion’s history. They reflect the ambition to take the Pengeparty experience beyond its London roots and connect with audiences in other destinations.
Jason Lorimer and his brother, DJ Hermes who later became known professionally as DJ Tim Spins, were both part of this wider clubbing journey. Their work combined DJ performances with the planning, promotion and organisation that helped bring events to life.
Original flyers, photographs and video footage will help document these international activities, including the venues, dates, performers and people involved. Together, this material will provide a clearer picture of how Pengeparty and its associated DJs developed connections beyond the UK.

Landmark Events and Lasting Memories

The surviving historical record provides several important milestones in Pengeparty’s journey.
In April 2004, Pengeparty celebrated its ninth anniversary at Ministry of Sound, with a lineup that included Jason Lorimer and Tim Spins. Contemporary event listings provide an independent record of this occasion.
In June 2014, Time Out documented Pengeparty’s 19th birthday celebration at McQueen in Shoreditch. The event featured Jason Lorimer, Tim Spins and other DJs, reflecting the longevity of the promotion and its continued presence in London’s nightlife.
These events represent more than dates on a calendar. They are part of a wider story involving venues, music, friendships, professional relationships and the many people whose contributions helped shape Pengeparty over the years.
Pengeparty also earned recognition through two nominations for the London Club Awards, widely regarded as among the most prestigious accolades in the UK clubbing industry. These nominations reflected the promotion’s standing within London’s nightlife scene and its contribution to the city’s club culture. Alongside its recognition in M8 DJ Magazine and Ministry magazine, the nominations form an important part of Pengeparty’s heritage and demonstrate the reputation it built over the years. Another important chapter in the Pengeparty story was its involvement as a founding partner of the London Ice Bar, which operated successfully from 2005 to 2020. Through Jason Lorimer’s work in branding and promotion, Pengeparty’s experience in creating memorable nightlife experiences extended into a distinctive hospitality concept that attracted visitors looking for something different in London. This venture demonstrated how the creativity, promotional expertise and understanding of customer experience developed through Pengeparty could translate beyond club events into a wider entertainment brand. The London Ice Bar became another part of this heritage, reflecting the team’s ambition to create unique experiences and contribute to London’s evolving leisure and nightlife scene

Preserving the Pengeparty Archive

The original Pengeparty website, together with its collection of club photographs, flyers, videos and promotional material, offers a valuable opportunity to document this history using contemporary evidence.
The archive will bring together original website pages, magazine features, event posters, photographs, recordings and media coverage into a historical timeline beginning in 1995.
It will also recognise the people behind the promotion: the DJs, promoters, collaborators and contributors whose work helped establish Pengeparty’s identity.
As the archive develops, further information about venues, lineups, international events, awards and media coverage will be added wherever the original material supports it. The aim is to preserve the character of the original events and make this chapter of club history accessible to a new generation.

A Heritage That Continues Through London DJ Academy

Pengeparty’s legacy provides a meaningful connection to London DJ Academy. The experience gained through years of club promotion, DJ performances and behind-the-scenes work offers practical insight into the realities of DJing and the wider music industry.
The journey from DJ Hermes to DJ Tim Spins reflects the evolution of a DJ career shaped by live performances, music, club culture and experience within the industry.
For aspiring DJs, this experience connects directly with the skills involved in music selection, mixing, reading a dancefloor, preparing a set, developing an individual style and understanding the professional environment in which DJs work.
London DJ Academy brings practical DJ knowledge and musical experience into a teaching environment, helping students develop their skills and confidence while learning about the wider culture and professionalism of DJing.
The Pengeparty story is an important part of that heritage. It reflects years of commitment to music, the people who make club nights memorable and the work required to build a lasting presence in the industry.
Beginning in London in 1995 and extending to international parties, including Ibiza, Pengeparty’s history deserves to be preserved through original material, contemporary media coverage and personal accounts from those who were there.
The archive is an ongoing project, with more photographs, flyers, videos, magazine pages and award nomination evidence to be added as they are catalogued and verified.
Pengeparty’s legacy lives on through its people, music and experiences, and through the continuing connection between that club heritage and London DJ Academy.

Pengeparty: A Legacy in Global Club Culture Since 1995

The Heritage of Pengeparty and it’s continuation with the London DJ Academy

Born in 1995, Pengeparty invite only parties grew from a London club promotion into a recognised name in the city’s house music and nightlife scene. Built on a passion for music, a strong team of DJs and promoters, and a loyal following, Pengeparty developed an identity that extended beyond individual events. It became a meeting point for people united by music, atmosphere and a shared love of club culture.
From its early nights at the Aquarium Nightclub to events at some of London’s best-known venues, Pengeparty built its reputation through the music, the people and the experience it created. Its story is one of resident DJs, carefully shaped line-ups, memorable parties and the work behind the scenes that helped keep the promotion moving forward.
At the heart of this history were promoter Jason Lorimer, his brother and fellow DJ (Hermes/DJ Tim Spins). (DJ Hermes/DJ Tim Spins) performed as a resident DJ while also contributing behind the scenes, helping shape the promotion alongside the people who brought its events to life. Tim Spins became closely associated with Pengeparty through his work as a resident DJ and his involvement in the London club scene which dated back to 1988 and the birth of the Acid House rave scene.

A Reputation Recognised in the Press

Pengeparty’s reputation was reflected in contemporary music and clubbing publications. M8 DJ Magazine featured Penge Party at number three in its Top Parties feature, in a listing associated with Chelsea Football Ground. Ministry magazine subsequently placed Penge at number ten in its Top Ten Clubs feature in 2000, describing the night as a popular house music destination with a distinctive atmosphere and devoted following.
These magazine features provide a tangible record of Pengeparty’s place in the clubbing culture of its era. Alongside original flyers, photographs, videos and event listings, they help preserve the story of a promotion built through years of music, organisation and community.

From London to Ibiza and Beyond

Pengeparty’s story was not confined to London. The promotion also took its parties abroad, including Ibiza, bringing its identity into an international clubbing environment synonymous with electronic music, DJs and dance culture. DJ Tim Spins and Jason Lorimer alos permoned in Italy with DJ Tim Spins being signed to Italy’s most famous DJ Agency Musiko.
These overseas events form an important part of Pengeparty’s wider story. They demonstrate the ambition to take the promotion beyond its home city and connect with audiences in other destinations. As the original flyers, photographs and footage are brought together, they will help document where these events took place, who performed and how the Pengeparty experience travelled.
The Ibiza chapter deserves particular attention within the archive. It connects Pengeparty’s London roots with the wider international culture that has influenced generations of DJs, promoters and music lovers.

Landmark Events and Lasting Memories

The surviving record provides several milestones in Pengeparty’s history. In 2004, the promotion celebrated its ninth anniversary at Ministry of Sound, with a line-up that included Jason Lorimer and Tim Spins. In 2014, Time Out listed the 19th birthday celebration at McQueen in Shoreditch, demonstrating the longevity of the name.
These events represent more than dates on a calendar. They are reference points in a wider story involving venues, music, friendships, professional relationships and the many people who contributed to the promotion over the years.
Pengeparty’s original website, together with its photographs, flyers and video archive, offers an opportunity to document this history through contemporary material rather than relying solely on recollections.

A Heritage That Continues Through London DJ Academy

Pengeparty’s legacy also provides a meaningful connection to London DJ Academy. The experience gained through years of club promotion, DJ performances and behind-the-scenes work offers a practical perspective on the realities of DJing and the wider music industry.
For aspiring DJs, that experience can inform lessons in music selection, mixing, reading a dancefloor, preparing a set, developing an individual style and understanding the professional environment in which DJs work.
London DJ Academy represents a continuation of that connection to club culture, bringing practical knowledge and musical experience into a teaching environment.
Pengeparty began in London in 1995, reached audiences through its club events and took its parties abroad, including Ibiza. Its surviving archive provides the foundation for documenting that journey and recognising the people who helped make it possible.
The story is still being assembled, but its central theme is clear: a lasting commitment to music, club culture and the people who bring a great night to life.