Its 10.45 pm on a typically wet night in Dublin, and Traffic nightclub on Middle Abbey Street has never been so full. People have been there since nine, not wanting to risk not getting in. In fifteen minutes downstairs will open and the infamous Acii Disco will christen their new home. There are two queues at the top of the stairs, one from inside the club, and the other snaking out into the rain. Spirits are high, so is anticipation.

It all began two years ago as an underground dj night in The Cavern on Store Street. It started off small, the crowd mostly consisting of friends of the djs. It was held every second week and word of mouth soon spread, resulting in a following of faithful regulars. The djs played a mix of electro, acid and techno. It wasn’t long before it moved to The Hub, where 300 people arrived on the first night. Since then, Acii Disco has grown in popularity, and has organised the massive Meltdown New Years Eve parties.

Now after a short break, it’s back bigger than ever as one of the fastest growing nights in Dublin. Every week, resident Djs Brian Cairns, David Hargadan, Al Keegan and Jonathan Woods will play a variation of deep and twisted tunes. Admission is a mere €10, and €8 for students, which is refreshing compared to the standard €30 door price of other dance nights.

The residents will play back to back every week until March, when dj guests from around Ireland and Europe will visit. Acii Disco is all about cutting edge, underground music, and the organisers want to promote the most promising up and coming djs, as well as book the most respected acts in the underground scene.

It looks as though Traffic suits the Acii Disco style. The low ceilings and dark smoky air gives the place an intimate feel. The floor is packed and two barmen struggle to keep up with the crowd queuing for drinks. Once on the dance floor, it is impossible to keep a pint from splashing down your front as everyone moves in one un coordinated jumble, lack of space resulting in most people swaying and bumping together in time to the addictive music. The crowd are having a great time, oblivious to the lack of space as they smile up at the djs, who clearly love being there and are playing enthusiastically.

It may be a bit stuffy, and the girl’s toilets did run out of toilet paper, but the atmosphere is electric and Traffic has certainly been broken in with a bang.