NOVA SD

Location:San Diego, CA, USA

Capacity:1,000

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In the three years since Insomniac Events acquired NOVA SD, the 22,000-square-foot space in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter — formerly occupied by OMNIA Nightclub — has carved out its niche as the city’s dance/electronic go-to. With its broad, concave LED screen, nimble lighting system and state-of-the-art custom sound system, it’s no wonder why NOVA SD is Exchange LA’s sister club, though it’s worth noting that unlike the latter, it features a full dining menu and a rooftop DJ experience that satiate appetites for late-night eats and striking views of the San Diego skyline respectively. These accoutrements, coupled with a 2025 event calendar that features mainstream favourites like Afrojack and Nicky Romero, add impact to NOVA’s tagline: “San

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MUZE

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

Capacity:1,500

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It’s testament to the quality of MUZE that it broke into the Top 100 Clubs in 2021 as a 400-person venue — a tough feat amongst superclubs that hold thousands — and has remained in the chart ever since. But an even greater sign of its achievement is what’s just happened. “We’ve upgraded from a 400-capacity venue to a 1,500-capacity venue with three rooms due to the growth of the scene and our brand,” enthuses co-founder and CEO, Willie Gichora. The new MUZE — complete with quadraphonic Funktion-One system, Chauvet lights and screens — opened in March with a takeover by Anjunadeep, followed by a Joyce Muniz gig, and the debut Africa show from NY Afro-house party DESC