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A new mini-documentary celebrates 25 years of Ministry of Sound

It explores the club's growth into a dance music powerhouse

Fresh off releasing the 25th instalment of its vaunted compilation series, 'The Annual', Ministry of Sound has dropped a mini-documentary, which explores how the club has grown into a dance music powerhouse, particularly via 'The Annual'.

Judge Jules, Tall Paul (who both mixed 'The Annual - Millennium Edition'' and 'The Annual 2000') and Ministry fan Paul recall their personal experiences of the club in its early days, and dance music more broadly.

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It goes on to detail the growth of 'The Annual' and how it took Ministry to new heights, exposing dance music to the broader British public, particularly through TV commercials.

Check out the mini-documentary below. 'The Annual XXV' is out now; you can buy it here.

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