Enigma Bar

FINAL THOUGHTS

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds who joined us for our last night at Enigma Bar.
Your overwhelming presence and the flood of Facebook posts and emails touched us deeply.
The lineup for the bar stretched down Hindley Street, and by the night's end, the bar was 99% dry.

The conversations reverberated with tales of great times, bands, friendships forged, partners found, and life-changing moments experienced within Enigma's walls.

For me, personally, it was an incredible experience connecting with our community and those who frequented Enigma over the last 25 years.
The impact our venue had on performers and patrons alike was humbling,enigma provided a haven and refuge that many sought but couldn't find elsewhere. It's heartening to hear stories of individuals breaking free from their shells and finding confidence and impacting their future endeavors in life and work.

Over the past 24 years, working on the door and inside the venue has been like a journey through time. Witnessing different generations, varied fashions, attitudes, and diverse age groups has been an amazing experience.
Running this venue has been a two-way street, a constant lesson in learning and growth.

While we could fill a book with the mishaps and challenges faced, we managed to navigate through most of them relatively unscathed. But I'll bring this epilogue to a close, though it wouldn't be complete without expressing gratitude to some individuals and companies who've been pivotal, although the list is far from exclusive.

ON THE NIGHT

• Rino, Willow, Amelia, Don, and Priscilla (for their invaluable support during the final night)
• DJs Jed, Immersion, and Vampiri # # #
• Short Galligan, Plague Keeper, and Shadow Monarchy

• Danny
My days before enigma at cartoons and the the venue

• Rod, Chung, Cat, Mark, Paul, Jorge, Stewart, and James
Enigma fit out and early years

• Con, Anna, Paul, Stewart, Mark, Jorge, Cheap Tradies, and Friends

• Family, Mum, Big Doug (glad he came Friday)
• All the staff who contributed to our unique culture (for making the atmosphere vibrant and crazy)
• Rino (for enduring my ups and downs), Ian (for a lifetime's dedication at Enigma), PA Doug, Wayne (ex-Fowlers), Marty (internet dude, well it may or may not work), Craig from Underground Records (for leaving his clockwork orange poster for 24 years), Matt (Computer Dude), Jay (kept us treading water, ex-Walsh St Rehearsal Studios), Paul Belial (maybe some spiritual guidance, but on the other hand, he borrowed us some stuff), Terry (RIP), Andy J (over many years), Derringers (backline), Bob Manera and family (cut us a lot of slack, Haggle Company), Brew Factory (trusted us), SA Police and Liquor Licensing (treated us fairly all the years we traded), The Rockford (past and present GMs who put up with us), Enfield Glass, Alan (A-Z Fire), Rick (West End), B Frank Insurance, Chloe (great bar work), Speedy (Classic Bar), Thalia (great bar there on Fri till end of drinks classic), Fraser (great electrician), Kym (hair metal), and All The Friends I Forgot To List (you know who you are)

The HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO LIVED AT ENIGMA, POPPED IN FOR A DRINK, AND THOSE WHO JUST CAME IN TO HAVE A LOOK AT SOMETHING THEY HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED

Warmest regards,

Eric Ott
Enigma Bar