 The fortunes of the club were changed when, in 1996, the Gatecrasher night started to use the building for Saturday night events, initially as a few one off events, eventually becoming Gatecrasher's permanent home.The rise in success of the Gatecrasher brand coincided with financial troubles for the owner, leading to Gatecrasher buying the venue at a reported six figure sum.Gatecrasher continually improved the venue, adding a VIP room and replacing the original crane in the main room with the lighting rig arches.