The Wag Club
The Wag Club was a pioneering nightclub that significantly influenced London’s nightlife during the 1980s. Located at 33 Wardour Street in Soho, it opened its doors on April 3, 1982, and quickly became a cultural hub for music, fashion, and art.
Founding and Vision
The club was founded by Chris Sullivan and Ollie O’Donnell, who sought to create a space that was inclusive and eclectic, drawing inspiration from New York’s Mudd Club and Paris’s Les Bains Douches. Their aim was to blend various musical genres and attract a diverse crowd, including ex-punks, rockabillys, modernists, Fly-Kids and early Hip Hoppers.