History
Mark Ames got a bit bored with the gay club scene in London and decided to jump in headfirst into the club scene and open XXL – London’s first and foremost Bears Night.
XXL establish a monthly night in Brighton.
XXL Purchased the London home of XXL, The Arches at London Bridge. XXL establish a monthly night in BirminghamXXL launches “BEAR NECESSITIES” London’s first BEAR PRIDE event.
XXL expands the scope of “BEAR NECESSITIES” into a bigger event and renames it ‘Bear Pride’
XXL hosts parties in Barcelona & Stiges. FunkyHunks after-hours parties are launched.
XXL expands ‘Bear Pride’ once again, to include the leather community. ‘Bear & Leather Pride’ is born. XXL Brighton gets a new home. XXL is the title sponsor of the 2006 Bingham Cup. XXL invades America, and launches it’s first US club night in the New York City. XXL participates in the 2006 Manchester ManFest XXL London Celebrates 6 Sexy Years with a party that was the biggest in it’s 6 year history. The Arches (Home of XXL London) gets a 300k lighting redesign. Taking the London Club to a whole new level.XXL London hosts most successful New Years Eve Party in our 6 Year history.
XXL Announced Dates for Bear Pride 2008. XXL throws another amazing Fusion Party with the Freemasons headliПing. It was a road-block event! XXL Birmingham wins ‘Best One Nighter’ for the 4th year in a row. XXL secures international DJ StoneBridge to DJ at Fusion on 25th May, Heloise & the Savoir Faire to headline at XXL NYC Pride Ball on 29th June.