THE new multi-millionpound superclub coming to Southampton is set to be the biggest in Britain.

A staggering 4,000 clubbers - the largest capacity in the country according to the club's owners - will party under one roof at the £6m Oceana Southampton when it opens its doors at LeisureWorld.

A bevy of stars is expected for the gala VIP launch, pencilled in for the week starting August 4.

Luminar Group, Britain's biggest nightclub operator, says the club will transform the city's social scene, offer clubbers an unmatchable experience and represent the future of clubbing.

Click here to see what the new club will look like.

Based on famous international locations, the new superclub, which replaces nightclubs Ikon and Diva, will consist of two clubs, five bars and VIP rooms.

Luminar general manager Bill Dearsley assured residents that Oceana Southampton, which will bring with it 120 jobs, would have a "huge, positive and lasting impact" on the city.

"The venue will provide guests with everything under one roof using state-of-the-art technology and stunning interior design to create the ultimate experience," he said.

"Oceana Southampton will become a key asset to the city to attract people from all over."

It will lay claim to being one of the biggest superclubs in Europe and will only be rivalled in this country by Blackpool's Syndicate nightclub.

Rooms will be based around cities includingNewYork, Monte Carlo and Reykjavik.

Mr Dearsley added: "Southampton Oceana is the future of clubbing.

This beautiful destination is everything young and older clubbers would want - it literally has something for everyone."

Luminar is expected to be granted its operating licence next month after its application received no objections.

The superclub was to remain open until 4.30am, but Southampton police demanded that last drinks were served by 3am and the premises shut at 3.30am.

It is hoped the new venue will attract an older clientele and help improve LeisureWorld's reputation among city centre residents.

Chief superintendent Matthew Greening of Southampton police last night said he wanted to see greater diversity in Southampton's night-time economy to help curb alcohol-fuelled violence.

"We have got to try and find ways of encouraging more activities, more entertainment and more reasons to go into the city centre than just going out to drink heavily," he said.

The club, which will feature Europe's largest dance floor, has already pledged to serve drinks in plastic when it opens its doors later this year.

The newvenue's policy comes as the Daily Echo continues its Last Orders on Glass campaign to encourage Hampshire's late-night bars and clubs to serve all drinks in polycarbonate containers.

Plans submitted also include ground-floor and rooftop terraces which can be used by smokers.

Itwill be the 13th Oceana club in Britain.

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