Tucked away on the third floor of a commercial building on Hollywood Road, is a venue that's hard to find - but, despite its name, hard to forget.
Just 1,600 sqft, its cramped confines create a sweaty, heaving atmosphere, whether it's holding a live band show or a DJ night. Over the past seven years, it has hosted a series of underground events, from indie night Brown Sugar, to drum'n'bass crew White Label, Robot gang and more than 80 mostly local bands such as the Academy, Brother's Keeper and Hardpack.
Cheap and readily available, Amnesia has enabled many young performers to launch their careers, on stage or behind the decks, and has made a bigger noise on the local scene than its tiny stage and dance floor might suggest.
But soon Amnesia will be no more. Its building, Al Aqmar House, is to be knocked down to make way for a hotel. The venue is hosting a series of live farewell gigs this weekend, although it will remain open until the bulldozers are sent in. No closure date has been fixed.
The man behind Amnesia, Nimal Jayawardena, started the club with a couple of friends in 1999. 'We just opened a space for people to exploit, whether they be bands, DJs or promoters,' he says.
Problems getting a liquor licence meant Amnesia had to use a coupon system for drinks. After a slow start, Jayawardena took on the place alone, buying a sound system to replace a rented one. 'After a few weeks we went bankrupt, but I was into the music so I kept it on,' he says.
What does he think the venue contributed to the local scene? 'It was an option for musicians to try something, and for punters to see something other than cover bands.'