new resident DJ. In February 2000 The Palladium was leased to John Stanton MBE for a short time and renamed Illusions. A year later, due to continued losses, Illusions was placed in receivership. The venue (and adjacent Chancery complex) was sold to David Henderson at which time Stanton's lease was terminated. The nightclub was re-themed, with involvement from Terry Brown and Christchurch mayoral candidate George Balani, as a revue bar. The club was later rebranded as The Dolls House revue bar. The Palladium Niteclub was located in Chancery Lane, an alleyway off Cathedral Square in the city centre. The whole city block was demolished after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake to makes room for the Convention Centre Precinct. Resident DJs Shane Darren (1986–1989) Dwight Cardwell (1986–1991) Brent Watson (1985–1989) (there for the build) Ian Avery aka Birdman (1990–1992) Glen Edmondson (1991–1992) Andy Green (1992) Adam Ward Dj-A (1992–1994) Carl aka Beefy C (1994–1995) Greg Campbell (1995–1996) Rob Munro aka theRobsta (1995 – September 1997) Brent Silby aka Maestro B (1995 – September 1997) Dale (September 1997 – February 2000 Palladium, February 2000 – April 2001 Illusions) Resident lighting technicians Brent Watson (1985–1989) (built, maintained and operated lighting/tech) Jason Akehurst (1994-1997) Resident door staff David Trowbridge (1997–2000) Mike Richardson (1997–2000) Jason McKnight (1998–2000) Francis Kokiri (1995–2000) Dump Truck (1995–1998) Simon Sweet (1999) Tim Mcilroy (1995-1998) Resident bands Big Game Hunters (1986–1988) Band members: Tracey Birnie (Vocals), Steve Ward (Drums) Craig Becconsall (Bass) David Rudder (Guitar) Ken Wells (keys), Phil Allen (Keys) Nick Buchanan (Drums). Big Game Hunters opened the Palladium and played 3 years straight, 4 nights a week. Metro (1988) The Pop Mechanix (1988) Big Trouble (1988–1989) Band members: Peter "Rooda" Warren, Paul "Ace" Mason, and Paul Scott Big Sky (1989–1990) Band members: Greg Sneddon (vocals), Deb Woods (Vocals), Jessie White (drums), Fahrenheit (1990–1991) Band members: Greg Sneddon (vocals) Tango Palace (1991–1992) Band members: Greg Sneddon (vocals) Jackie (Vocals), Steve Days (Keys), Steve Hyde (Bass) Divine Thing (1992–1994) Band members: Greg Sneddon (vocals), Greg Mannering (bass, vocals), Steve Andrews (guitar), Tom Berteis (drums) Juicy Jam (1994) Band members: Tracey Birnie (Vocals), Leslie Birnie (Vocals), Brother H (Vocals) Shaka Groove (1995–1997) Band members: Pearl Runga (Vocals), Brother H (Vocals),Trudi Wilson (Vocals), Chris Muangututia (Vocals), Andrew McMillan (Keyboards/Programming) See also List of electronic dance music venues References External links DJ set recorded live at The Palladium in 1995 1986 establishments in New Zealand