History
Printworks was a nightclub and events venue in Rotherhithe, South London, located in the former Harmsworth Quays printing plant, which printed newspapers including the Daily Mail and Evening Standard until 2012.
Some features of the printing plant were retained including the van loading dock and metal stairs, creating an industrial feel in the club. The premises had an overall capacity of 6,000 people across two performance rooms: the Press Halls and Inkwells (formerly known as the Darkroom).
In autumn 2021, the owners of the site, British Land, submitted plans to Southwark Council to redevelop the site into office buildings which would involve the demolition of the Printworks venue. This was widely opposed by the music community as destruction of a key part of London’s music scene. In 2022, the plans were approved, meaning 2023 will be the last season for music events in the venue after outcry from the community saved the venue.
The team opened a new venue in East London, called The Beams, in October 2022.
Printworks held its final event in its current form on 1 May 2023. During the event, the organizers announced Printworks 2.0 which they are planning to reopen some time in 2026. In the final year before its closure, Printworks came second in DJ Mag’s top 100 global clubs award.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printworks_(London)
