Electrowerkz, located at 7 Torrens Street in Islington, London EC1V 1NQ, stands as one of the city’s most unique and longstanding alternative music and nightlife venues. Housed in a multi-story Victorian warehouse near Angel, the venue dates back to the late 19th century, originally functioning as a metal works and then a printing works before being transformed into a nightclub in 1987. Over the years, Electrowerkz has built an influential reputation as a bastion for underground music scenes, most notably goth, industrial, EBM, techno, and alternative electronic genres.

Perhaps most famous for hosting the legendary Torture Garden fetish club nights since the early 1990s, Electrowerkz has become synonymous with inclusivity, diversity, and the avant-garde spirit of London’s nightlife. The club’s labyrinthine structure, with multiple rooms and dance floors spread across different levels, preserves its industrial heritage, giving the space a raw, authentic atmosphere prized by both clubbers and artists. While the venue has undergone various renovations and expansions to accommodate growing audiences and different creative uses — including accessible facilities and performance spaces for live acts — it has remained in its original location and maintained its distinctive character throughout its history.

Electrowerkz is not only a nightlife hub but also hosts art exhibitions, immersive experiences, film shoots, and LGBTQ+ events, reinforcing its status as a cultural landmark. Its loyal following and eclectic programming have fostered a home for marginalized communities, subcultures, and experimental artists seeking an alternative to mainstream clubbing venues. Notable artists who have performed at Electrowerkz include international and UK acts such as VNV Nation, Combichrist, The Sisters of Mercy (as a surprise gig), Alec Empire, Hocico, Das Ich, She Wants Revenge, Suicide Commando, The Birthday Massacre, Recoil (Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode), Front Line Assembly, Project Pitchfork, Grendel, The Young Gods, The Crüxshadows, London After Midnight, Sheep on Drugs, Attrition, Inertia, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, and many influential resident DJs and emerging local talents from London’s goth, industrial, techno, and alternative scenes.