Mosh

The strange thing about this place, is that you have to be dressed
a certain way to be accepted (at first).
I used to be a goth back in my teenage years, and now I’m older, I dress more
sophisticated, but then, isn’t the club supposed to be for over 18’s and
supposed to embrace diversity? And at the end of the day, I don’t don a
knock-​off Burberry vanilla-​ice cap or gold plaited hoops that pull my earlobes to
my shoulders, so why should my dress sense be under scrutiny?
My first time there, I got told by a grinning bouncer that, ‘this ain’t your
scene’, as though he was helping me out because he didn’t want me to be scared or
waste money on entry. Well, sorry buckoo, but what ‘scene’ do you think I’m in
at 25? I’m pretty sure it’s obvious what I am to expect, because unless you aim
to go there, you’ll walk past without ever knowing it’s there.
The amusing thing is, is that I more or less know every word to every song that
is played on top floor, and I can give you a geek run down of trivia facts
about most of the bands too. Yes, I am a music nerd!
The place does reek! The entry fee is overpriced, especially as you don’t get a
free shot/​drink like most other places, and the crowd seems to be mostly
students.
I’ve never had a problem with anyone there, everyone seems friendly and
grounded. The barstaff are efficient and pleasant, and always make you feel
welcome.
The bouncers are so-​so, as with every ‘authority’ occupation; some take their
job roles too seriously, others use it to vent out their frustrations, and few
go power-​mad by using unnecessary force. There is one at mosh who is quick to
turn your words around, as if he’s trying to bait a reaction, but to me, it’s
too obvious, though some unlucky sod will surely fall for it. And then there is
the grinner who puts the ‘P’ in patronising. But, you get your characters at
every bar. And let’s face it, they’re all saints compared to the one prick
doorman of scream! Urgh, I’d rather have the stench of mosh up my nose than
contribute to his wage slip.

Bottom line: Worst venue in Derby and not likely to change! Venue: Could be OK if you like dirty, stinky, dark, damp places. Bouncers: Nasty, disgusting, confrontational, thick, need I go on? Manager: On a huge power trip, complete idiot, he has never heard of the words ‘customer satisfaction’, ‘staff friendliness’ or ‘yeah we will buy some toilet spray, so the club doesn’t smell like shit’. Bar staff: Fine, normal. People who go: normal people who want to get drunk
So why do they go? The music, the fact the club stays open till 4am. Hope this helps someone

Mosh is a great alternative nightclub, considering that there aren’t many around the Derby/​Burton area.
Cheap drinks usually, which is quite great! 3 Floors of epic music each floor to its own genre of rock emo/​gothic/​indie/​alternative, whatever you want to class each floor as, its all good.
Its a great atmosphere, where you can meet people who are into the exact same things as you, and just mosh away :)

Mosh in Derby is different to the other ones dotted around the country in the factor that it plays some okay music from time to time You get random stuff coem on like Le Tigre, which i have jsut never experienced anywhere else. Entry is pretty damn pricey and there arent really any drinks deals on. I have only been the once and found a group of guys through there glass on the floor ina strop as we didn’t want to dance with them. Kind of demonstrates the mentality of people in there. But all in all a great night out!

mosh is a 3 floor club, quite small really and aimed for more gothic/​indie/​alternative/​rock/​ska genres. good night out and always seems busy, tends not to be too expensive but you do have to pay to get in, drinks arent too bad but watch what you order some drinks arent as cheap as similar ones. student night in there used to be really good but has died down alot due to other clubs with same student nights, has dropped in standard but bouncers are good at sorting out trouble and staff are generally well trained