The private members hangout (formerly Jalouse, Crystal and then Cafe Kaizen) offers a 150-capacity club space, 'Little Tape' where you can enjoy food, a bar (with a late night license), as well as a Baby Grand piano, guitars, and musical equipment for use by all guests. It is the only private members space in London, offering a fully equipped, sound proofed recording studio. Designed by Munro Acoustics (behind studio projects such as Abbey Road, AIR Studios and Tile Yard), the walls of Little Tape are adorned with musical memorabilia such as Sir Paul McCartney’s original contract for Live and Let Die, Kurt Cobain’s denim vest, a hand written poem from Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry’s Cherry Red Gibson 335 guitar. Tape Studio also has its own in house technical teams.
Separately, there is a 250-capacity nightclub space, 'Tape London' which is open to the public, complete with a fully sized stage for performances. As DJ and promoter Jacobi Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (of Housekeeping), explained that "TAPE was going to be all about the music”. Open initially from Wednesday to Saturday, with Wednesdays set aside as an open-format evening, hosting live music and record launches.
Musical talent, record breaking, a new concept, groupies...
Membership costs from £300.
text