A high-energy, student-led takeover in the heart of Leeds, where underground basslines met a surreal winter wonderland aesthetic.

There is something distinctly "Leeds" about walking down a cobbled alleyway off Duncan Street and stumbling into a full-blown rave. On Thursday, November 20th, Impulse Events took over The End for a night that felt less like a standard student party and more like a statement of intent. The venue itself is a gem, a 200-capacity intimate space tucked away in Hirst’s Yard. Usually, it’s a sleek cocktail spot, but for this season, it had been completely reskinned as a "Christmas Ski Lodge." We’re talking full festive theming: warm timber tones, winter decor, and that cozy alpine atmosphere.

But the vibe on the dancefloor was anything but cozy.

The contrast was the visual hook of the night. You had this warm, inviting Ski Lodge aesthetic clashing beautifully with the gritty, thumping sounds of the underground. My job was to capture that dichotomy, the warmth of the room versus the heat of the crowd. Since this was purely a videography commission, I stripped back the rig to stay mobile. In a tight, packed venue like The End, you can’t be hauling heavy tripods or massive gimbals through the crowd. You have to move with the music, weaving between the dancers to get those immersive, point-of-view shots that make the viewer feel like they’re right there in the sweat of the front row.

The musical journey was perfectly curated, and capturing the progression of energy was key to the edit. The night kicked off with Wavy Gravy, setting a groove that pulled people away from the bar and onto the floor. As the room filled, the energy ramped up with Quiss B2B Boy Jordz, who brought a heavier, driving rhythm that really started to test the sound system. The Luna Groovas kept that momentum rolling, bridging the gap between house grooves and heavier bass.

By the time Brycey P went B2B with Ethan/BRiley, the venue was at capacity. The footage from this section of the night is frantic and electric, hands in the air, strobes cutting through the room, and the crowd absolutely locked in. But the real standout moment came at the close. C-DJ (Christina) took over for the final set and absolutely tore the roof off. She shifted gears into pure garage territory, spinning speed garage and two-step warpers that pushed the energy into the red. There’s a specific challenge in filming fast-paced garage sets; the music is so syncopated and rapid that your camera movement has to match that snap. You can’t just pan slowly; you have to snap-zoom and whip-pan to the beat.

he final deliverable was a high energy reel that condensed five hours of raving into a punchy, sub 60 second highlight reel. For a student-led brand like Impulse, these visuals are currency. They don’t just say "we threw a party"; they prove the crowd was there, the vibes were unmatched, and the music was serious. The video serves as a hype builder for the next event, showing potential ticket buyers exactly what they missed: A free entry night with high production value, cheap drinks, and a music policy that respects the culture.

The footage highlights the versatility of The End as a venue, too. Seeing the space transformed from a chill bar to a heaving dancefloor proves it can handle the pressure of a proper club night.

If you’re running a night and need visuals that capture the sweat, the bass, and the energy, get in touch.