Words by Alex Watts Photography supplied by Lounge Since opening its doors in 1989 Lounge has been central to the Melbourne club scene, creating a space for the emerging styles of dance music at the time. Having undergone a major rebranding in the last two years the venue finds itself once again at the forefront of Melbourne’s electronic music culture. “The club and musical landscape of the CBD was a very different animal than what it is today,” says Lounge’s marketing and promotions coordinator Jure Kodre. “Back then – particularly in the city – you had only a handful of go-to places so when it (Lounge) opened it was very current — it was the IT place to go.” Having made its name with such events as Club Filter – which, from 1992-2003 was the longest running techno night in Australia – hosting live performances by Gilles Peterson, Public Enemy and even Jeff Buckley, the venue struggled to maintain relevance in a market increasingly flooded with competition. This is something that Kodre and co. have been working towards changing through not only marketing but also a dedication towards presenting progressive and high-quality music. “I guess the whole point is trying … Continue reading DRIVER’S SEAT