Public Programme Late Opening
Blitz Late: Last Orders
Last chance for a dance! Join us for a special late opening celebrating one month to go until 'Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s' closes. Enjoy after-hours access to the exhibition, music from founder and DJ Rusty Egan, a pay bar, and a book signing – one final celebration of Blitz style, creativity and culture.
What to expect
Dress up. One last dance. Last orders at Blitz
Marking one month to go before Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s closes, join this unmissable late opening in celebration of the enduring influence of Blitz style, creativity and culture, featuring:
🎧 DJ set by Blitz founder and original resident DJ, Rusty Egan
💬 Q&A with Rusty Egan
✍️ Book Signing with Rusty Egan
🍸 Pay Bar
Schedule:
19:00 – Doors open
19:30 – Q+A with Rusty Egan (Atrium)
20:00 – Rusty Egan: book signing at the shop (Level -1)
20:30 – Last entry to Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s (Level -1)
21:00 – Last orders at the bar (Atrium)
21: 30 – Event ends
Please note that the exhibition shops will be open during this event.
This event ticket will include entry to 'Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s' exhibition. If you wish to visit 'Wes Anderson: The Archives', please book a separate ticket here.
Important notice:
Members must present a pre-booked ticket for this event. Membership allocation for this event is now full.
Outside the Blitz club in 1979. Photo by Sheila Rock
Rusty Egan
Rusty Egan is one of the most influential figures in electronic music and club culture. Beginning his career at DJM Studios and WEA Records, he co-founded the band Rich Kids with Glen Matlock, Steve New and Midge Ure, achieving success with their 1978 album Ghosts of Princes in Towers. As co-founder and resident DJ of the Blitz club, Rusty introduced British, German and Japanese electronica to UK audiences, shaping the soundtrack and style of the New Romantic movement.
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Booking information
Adult: from £19.77 | Please check other ticket types prices in our ticket platform
Members*: Free - Pre-booking required for this event
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
• Members must present a pre-booked ticket and their Membership Digital Card
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Suitable Age: 18 +. Young people aged16 or 17 may attend with a responsible, ticket-holding adult, and must have a ticket
• Individuals can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for further information.
• Please note that the exhibition shops will be open during this event
• This event ticket will include entry to 'Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s' exhibition. If you wish to visit 'Wes Anderson: The Archives', please book a separate ticket
Design Museum members enjoy free entry to visit Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s or Wes Anderson: The Archives at any time, even if sold out. However, please note that for this evening event, you must pre-book a free ticket via the link below.
Please note that the Membership allocation for this event is now full.
The exhibition
Background image: Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s © Luke Hayes for the Design Museum. Rusty Egan's portrait by Adam Szigeti.