A Preston club night that attracted some of the world's greatest DJs and put the city's dance scene on the map has closed its doors after more than a decade.

Feel, which kicked off at the University of Central Lancashire's Student Union building 13 years ago before moving to the university's new purpose-built venue, 53 Degrees, in 2005, has become synonymous with dance music.

DJ legends like Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules, Timo Mass and Danny Rampling hit the decks to pull in thousands of clubbers every month, and fortnightly after 2001.

But organisers Tim Pearson, from Preston, and George Thompson, from Leyland, and promoter, Michael Watkinson, from Penwortham, have decided to draw a line under Feel.

Michael, who joined the team five years ago: "It's been a massive night in Preston. I remember the first time I went with 1,500 people in the old amphitheatre in the Student's Union and it blew my mind.

"We just felt it was better to go out on top so we decided to draw a line for the foreseeable future."

Tim, who now lives in London, and George, who has moved to Australia, were inspired by places such as the Manchester super club, The Hacienda, and Liverpool club night, Cream, and wanted revellers in Preston, including themselves, to have something that matched up.

The last Feel took place in November last year with fans left hoping a final night would be organised.

Michael said: "We talked about it and I think a lot of the fans hoped we'd go for it one last time.

"But we feel it's better to just go out on a high note."

Now, Kabooki, a new night organised by Michael will take place every fortnight at The Ritz nightclub, Church Street, Preston.

Fire eating dancers, dwarves and entertainers will wow clubbers at the night, to be launched on March 11. The venue will be transformed with intricate tunnels and stairways.

Michael said: "We've got some good night's lined up already with some big name DJ's.

"Hopefully Kabooki will help give clubbers in Preston somewhere new and exciting to go to now Feel's gone."