WHILE the nation prepares itself to visit nightclubs next month, the Echo looks back at a popular nightspot from the past – the Pier Showbar. As well as club nights with house, hardcore and more, the venue also put on discos and bands - even Country and Western performers. Big-name DJs visited the club through the years such as Slipmat, Madam Zu and Chris C. Among the many events to be held at the venue were Bump ‘n’ Hustle, Maison Profonde, Big Beat Breakdown, Funkdom and Cheeky Little Monkey.