Act Industry Sundays and Factory Fridays at Uniun Nightclub

Who would've thought that you could go out on a sunday to a club in Toronto and actually have a decent time, let alone the venue being open past 11 p.m. Most individuals whether a part of a consistent work or school schedule, view sundays as their days to relax and recuperate before the dreaded start of their weekly ritual. It is a day used to collect thoughts from what may have happened during the weekend, and how to get back on track and focused for the week that is commencing. I had never attended Uniun on a Sunday, as I always had classes the following day and did not want to be unfocused or tired during the duration of them. This past sunday was my good friend's birthday and the first thought that popped into my head was "Uniun" and it was most definitely an unforgettable night from start to finish.

The picture below is the outfit I decided to wear to the club, seeing as Uniun is generally a classier venue located near Adelaide and Bathurst, I wanted to look my best for whatever the night had in store.

At first the weather was discouraging, it was a blizzard outside and we were contemplating on whether or not it would be worth going. A few thoughts raised in our heads "will it be busy, will it be a waste of time or money, will it be safe to get to and from the venue'. We decided to take a risk and see how the night played out. We ordered Uber X, which is a fantastic alternative to a cab that can be easily accessed from an app on your phone and not to mention for a cheaper price, to the residence we were staying at. The great thing about Uber X is it also says how far away the driver is from your location, wouldn't recommend a better form of transportation if you are travelling to a destination and don't like using public transit. When we arrived at the club we entered for free due to our names being on the guest list (can be done through the official Uniun website) and walked inside the club doors at around 1130 p.m. Every previous time I had been to Uniun was on a friday (factory fridays that I will be discussing below) or on a Saturday so I was used to seeing the floors packed with people but initially it was quite empty, and the motivation to stay at that point was the other friends that were joining us shortly to get a booth for My friend's birthday. The picture below is of me and the birthday girl patiently waiting for the remainder of the group to arrive, thankfully there is a mixture of seating and dancing place in this venue so there wasn't a shortage of places we could wait and relax in the time being.

Finally our friends had arrived and that is when the craziness of the night had begun. If you like electronic dance music and house with an upbeat vibe this is the perfect place for you. The layout of fixtures on the walls as well as the lighting make the experience that much more unforgettable. At that point in the night the bottles had began to arrive, as displayed below. On most nights a 750 ml bottle (which is standard for most venues with bottle service) ranges from anywhere from about 200 to 700$, not including gratuity for the bottle service at Uniun (which is 18%). There was a special going on that night for Super Bowl sunday that select bottles were as low as 125$. Specials and discounts on bottle service arise now and again on specific act sundays at Uniun. Our alcohol of choice for the night was belvedere.

After receiving the bottles and having a few good laughs with my group of friends, I noticed the club started to fill up quickly. It went from being almost completely empty to packed with individuals from wall to wall of the dance floor. It was amazing to see the transformation of the crowd in just an hour's period of time.I have included a video below that portrays the type of music that is generally played, along with the lighting fixture layout as well as the positive vibe of people in the venue.

Overall it was an amazing night with great people, definitely a fun place to spend a birthday and an exceptional Sunday. Here is another picture from inside the club which also matches the classy and luxury feel of the inside.


 Another great thing about Uniun is the Factory Friday events. Every Friday, a new dj that is generally more popular spins at Uniun nightclub creating another unforgettable night. I have attended many factory fridays for some of my favourite djs including Fedde Le grande, Martin Garrix and Laidback Luke. The one that I most recently attended in December, Fedde le Grande, was an amazing experience seeing an incredible DJ. I got to be a part of the dj booth nearing the end of the night when two of Toronto's best Djs (Manzone and strong) were spinning to finish the night. The vibe was also incredible because everyone was in unison and there to see this particular DJ or just to have a good time. Bumping into old friends at events is also exciting because then you can enjoy the experience together, and grow the group that you are in the venue with. Below I have pictures with the Dj as well as some friends, in addition to a movie from Fedde Le Grande and from the Dj booth.

Whether you are there to simply see a special Dj on a friday or want something to do on a Saturday or Sunday, Uniun is a fun filled environment that doesn't fail to disappoint with it's music, people and overall entertainment.Uniun