One of the many events happening on the night of the Trade Justice Vigil in London was a sell-out club night supporting trade justice in Leicester Square’s Marquee club.

For those who wanted to dance the night away rather than wander around the many stalls and events on offer during the Trade Justice Vigil, the Marquee club had the answer. As part of a night organised by Oxfam, Christian Aid, War on Want and others, Bobby Friction and company put on a great night that was sold out before the doors even opened.

Chris 'Skywalker' Rose

Generation Why’s resident dancing queen Chris Rose was there, armed with a glowstick. Here’s his take on how the night went:

“With thousands of people staying up all night to bring trade justice to the attention of sleepy MPs, Friday night (and Saturday morning) was a momentous occasion in central London and across the world.

“There were so many different events going on throughout the night that it was hard not to feel as if you were missing out somewhere. One event I’m glad I didn’t miss was the trade justice night at the prestigious and very cool Marquee club in Leicester Square. The place was jumping from start to finish. It was a complete sell-out, and everyone was clearly up for a big one.

“With the free glowsticks (very retro) and particularly dodgy dance moves, the atmosphere was great – everyone was everyone else’s mate for the night. I was limited to some Peter Kay-style marching moves (in preparation for the 6.30 am rally you understand), but there was plenty of booty-shaking to make up for my two left feet.

“At the end of the night, with the crowd up for some more, we all piled out into Leicester Square – a herd of sweaty, bleary-eyed clubbers all ready to march to Downing Street and wake up Tony Blair to the need for trade justice.

“And as we joined the rest of the huge crowd, it was obvious who’d been at the Marquee club all night, just by the extra skip in their step! A completely awesome, once-in-a-lifetime night.”