Schism - definition: division into opposing groups due to a difference in belief or opinion.

Turn the clocks back to the end of the 20th century. Alternative music had received a sudden influx of attention and out from the cracks poured seemingly endless hoards of musically starved teenagers desperate to club their little hearts out. But England's South-East, not yet catching-up with the London scene, struggled to accomodate this new-found market with only the 'Agincourt' and a on/off 'Loft' on offer.

Cue the start of the Millennium - 3 such enthusiasts decide to do something about it and devise a plan which would later give birth to Schism Rock Club (and yes, the name was thought of at a pub... after a few). Fusing together various styles of music kept the punters guessing, and for a rock venue to have £500,000 worth of lighting shone new light against the stigma of rock music = dark and dirty.

We believe that music is constantly changing, and variety is the key to enjoying it - that's why it's a relief to finally witness people letting down the barriers and simply liking what they like. Alternative will always be the alternative - but instead of being black & white, it's just gone a bit multi-coloured, that's all...