I have spent a lot of time at this club for a few years. Better be safe than sorry and NEVER go to this nightclub.
On November 26, 2022 at 12:05 a.m., the fog machine chemically burned my skin. The pain and burning were instant, and I reported it to multiple staff. They did nothing. As the pain and scarring got worse, I continued to reach out to Echo & Karma's management. The Instagram page left me on read. As a scientist with a background in product safety engineering, it is extremely dangerous if the fumes come into contact with certain parts of the body (face) and will definitely cause permanent blindness/injury. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed ASAP. Please be aware of this. I am still waiting to hear back from the owner and management as I am left with a permanent scar on my chest.
I was assaulted by two female security guards on 01/15/2022 while trying to help my friend out of the bathroom. The two security guards dragged me by my throat and smashed my head back against the wall. I am 5'4'' and I weigh 111 lbs. There were multiple witnesses. After we were escorted outside, the two female security guards proceeded to assault me further. The first security guard then tried to attack me AGAIN and had to be restrained by the police and staff. She proceeded to make irregular-looking faces for the 10-15 minutes we were outside. This took place in front of the building doors where police and staff were present. I was left with a concussion and bruises over my entire body.
Then on 02/04/2023, we were escorted out of the club within 5 minutes of arriving -surrounded by the two female guards. The manager promised a refund before he let us out. However, once we were outside, the manager lied and said now he could do nothing. He refused to give us his name and then became physically aggressive toward my friend (male in image).
I am extremely disappointed in this establishment. The owner does not care about anything but profits and the staff is immature and careless, usually drinking and using substances on the job (which can explain the erratic behavior). Not only are they negligent of bodily injury caused by their equipment, but their staff is a direct threat to the customers. They look for trouble as a form of amusement, and this is done at the cost of our safety. As reported in multiple other reviews, the security guards are extremely aggressive and have caused injury to helpless people, lacking any drop of humanity in them. Violent behavior is consistent because this has been permitted by the management and owner! There is a fine line between handling situations and being outright violent. It's sad that you have to worry about the staff rather than outside danger.
Nightlife and clubbing will never be safe for us as long as clubs like Echo & Karma are still running. There is no point for us girls to make a promise to take care of each other and stay together all night when the staff itself is dysfunctional and dangerous. If you want to enjoy a good night, go to an establishment that is considerate of your safety. Life is too short to take any chances, especially with human/sex trafficking on the rise in Utah.
This review is for the multiple individuals who were abused and neglected by Echo & Karma and did not have a voice. I hope this review can reach the right people and prevent future assault and injury. Please choose your safety and avoid Echo & Karma. read more