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Catalyst began its life in 2000 as an underground dance club called [[Move]] in the former home of [[J.B.C.]] [[Move]] was forced to change its name to [[Motion]] towards the end of that year, as it emerged there was another bar in operation elsewhere in NZ under the same name. The club was the only of its sort in Hamilton, as it specialised in electronica that wasn't happy house or euro-techno. There was also no liquor license. [[Move]] and [[Motion]] provided a backdrop for punters at a time that Ecstasy use appeared to be peaking in Hamilton. | Catalyst began its life in 2000 as an underground dance club called [[Move]] in the former home of [[J.B.C.]] [[Move]] was forced to change its name to [[Motion]] towards the end of that year, as it emerged there was another bar in operation elsewhere in NZ under the same name. The club was the only of its sort in Hamilton, as it specialised in electronica that wasn't happy house or euro-techno. There was also no liquor license. [[Move]] and [[Motion]] provided a backdrop for punters at a time that Ecstasy use appeared to be peaking in Hamilton. | ||
− | [[Motion]] eventually disintegrated amidst drug scandals and legal charges against two of the owners. The club was purchased by new owners who renamed it | + | [[Motion]] eventually disintegrated amidst drug scandals and legal charges against two of the owners. The club was purchased by new owners who renamed it Catalyst in late 2001. |
− | + | Catalyst enjoyed some popularity during this period, and hosted a large number of national and international dance acts. It continues to exist, in spite of a fledgling dance scene and in-fighting amongst DJs and promoters, and currently hosts occasional specialty nights as well as showcasing local and touring DJs and groups. | |
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