One of Southend’s favourite nightspots closed its doors for the last time four years ago, but it welcomed some big names during its heyday.
Mayhem, which shut in January 2017 after failing to make a profit for 18 months, was situated on Warrior Square.
We have delved into the archive to rediscover these shots of Danny Dyer, Professor Green, JLS, Caprice and Lethal Bizzle performing for their fans at Mayhem.
In fact, Mr Dyer enjoyed heading to our seaside town and getting behind the decks.
Star status - Danny Dyer has gone on to star in hit BBC soap Eastenders since his final appearance at Mayhem
In an interview with the Echo when he returned to Mayhem in January 2011, the actor said: “I do love Mayhem.
“I think it’s a great club with a great little crowd.
On the decks - Danny Dyer got the crowd moving whenever he headed to Mayhem for a special appearance
“I was quite surprised when I was first asked to DJ though, considering I’m an actor.”
Scroll down to see other big names who performed at Mayhem over the years.
On the mic - rapper Professor Green performed for his south Essex fans when he made the journey to Mayhem in April 2010
Across the pond - American actress, model and television personality Caprice made the journey to Southend for a set at Mayhem
In the festive spirit - JLS, a band which sprung to stardom thanks to their performances on talent show the X Factor, paid a visit to Mayhem three days before Christmas in 2012
High five - a bumper crowd headed to Mayhem when actor Danny Dyer headed to the once-popular Southend nightclub
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Jam-packed - Mayhem attracted vast crowds and was known for being one of south Essex's most popular nightclubs
Rapper - Lethal Bizzle got on stage at the nightclub in Warrior Square close to 11 years ago
When social distancing was not a thing - revellers enjoy a night out at Mayhem shortly before the nightclub shut its doors for the final time
No longer open - Mayhem closed its doors on January 2, 2017
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