Some of the big clubs took over major venues and even Sheffield Ski Village for huge events. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know? Or was Plug or Leopold Square more your style?
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5. Tour bus
Members of the bands The Find, Aviators, Vida and Darke Horse pictured with the BritBus at Plug, Matilda Street, Sheffield in June 2009 Photo: Roger Nadal
6. Funky faces
From left - Pete, Lou and Sara when Gatecrasher was a monthly night held at the Republic nightclub in the city centre Photo: Jon Enoch
7. Crasher crowd
The dancefloor at Gatecrasher at the Republic nightclub Photo: Jon Enoch
8. People's Republic
Dancers at the Republic nightclub, Sheffield April 5, 2003 Photo: Lewis Whyld