FIRST LOOK: New nightclub to open in Bradford city centre

The new club called 'Control' will open its doors on Godwin Street in the former home of Lingard's nightclub in the city centre.

It will kick off with the official preview party on April 16 and will be open at weekends from then on.

Club promoter, Ben Kearns said: "We are hoping to create something that we feel has been missing in our city for a very long time. Bradfords nightlife has been on the decline in recent years but we feel we have the perfect space, the experience and vision to put it back on track."

Inside Control nightclub

The club will be open at the weekends, to begin with to "build it up" with the vision to have the venue in use during the week too.

Ben said that he is not new to the nightlife scene and has been involved with the industry for the past 15 years.

He said: "I've had bars and clubs in the past, and currently have The Shoulder of Mutton in Shelf which is a great family and food pub, I am also involved with Bradford Dance Festival which was a huge success last year.

Inside the new club

"Our next venture is bringing back this iconic club in Bradford. The people of Bradford will have fond memories of this venue and it's time to get this back to it's previous best.

"After the recent Covid times, the people of Bradford are ready for something new on the nightlife scene."

The club is located in the heart of town and will be close by to the new Bradford Live venue that is due to open in the former Odeon building later this year.

It will also be just a short walk away from the new Darley Street Market which is due to open in July 2023.

The club will be open from 10 pm until 5 am.