Catapulted to clubland centre stage, the music venue, which could accommodate 5,000 people, was a superclub. It was intense and the biggest music venue in the North West. Week in, week out from opening its doors in 2002, it was packed with capacity numbers. It had three levels of floor space, a VIP floor – and a revolving dance floor.
These photos are from some of the most memorable nights showing crowd scenes and the DJs who kept the music spinning. There was a teen night too – the kids featured loved it. They would be in their thirties now. Celebrities and the crowd from Manchester’s Hacienda were also frequent visitors.
. Syndicate Memories
This was in 2009 when the Hacienda crowd joined Blackpool revellers at The Syndicate Photo: Submit
. The Syndicate
Sam Barnett, who was 18, ran the lighting system at The Syndicate. He is pictured here at the mixing desk in 2008 Photo: Rob Lock
. The Syndicate
Charlotte King and James Humphreys serve at The Syndicate new cocktail bar Photo: Christian Blake
3. Syndicate Memories
This was in 2009 when the Hacienda crowd joined Blackpool revellers at The Syndicate Photo: Submit
6. The Syndicate
This was where it all began - opening night in 2002 Photo: Martin Bostock