DM Recommends – “Moovin & Groovin” – Industri @ BCS – Wednesday 15th Dec – Extra Bites

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Well it would be fair to say that Industri has pretty much dominated out lives since its launch back in 2008, hardly a week going by (well until recently) when we haven’t made our Thursday homage to Barcode Vauxhall to the delights of hostess Minty and the music machinations of either Brent Nicholls or Paul Heron. Indeed, in the near on three years that Industri has been running, we have forged some incredible friendships, many of which have survived the test of time as well as the changes we have seen in our lives & with that of the scene within which we circulate.

During this time, whilst Industri has survived where many have failed, it  has not been impervious to certain changes, both to the much loved D.J. back-to-back format & the halting of the go-go dancers, two moves among a few that have seen its fortunes wax & wane of late. However, not wishing to whither like a burning out candle, the team behind this Thursday foray have decided that a new dawn & a new day is the direction Industri needs to take, thus forging a new path in its history & cutting a new stride in the thick of the action in the capitals original gay village.

So, what’s the deal? Well, Industri now moves from its former home, Barcode Vauxhall, to its smaller sister in Soho, plus has changed its day from a Thursday to a Wednesday, kicking off with its first party tonight (Wed 15th Dec) at Barcode Soho from 9 p.m. Now, whilst it is a new day & a new destination, much of the original formula will be intact, Minty will be your hostess with the mostest of course, plus for the re-launch & new look, both Brent Nicholls & Paul Heron will be performing a special back-to-back set for the full four hours, laying down their killing combo of funked up, pumped up & cutting edge experimental sounds that have become the byword for any Industri night.

Plus with the melting pot that is the Soho social sophisticate mix, as well as an influx from old home Vauxhall on the cards, the night should be one busy affair from start to finish, the slightly more social end of 1 p.m. meaning it’s not a particularly late one for you working girls, although for those that want to play, the temptations of Soho are right on your doorstep.  Speaking to Minty the other evening, we know she is very much looking forward to Industri’s new look & direction, commenting that “…the staff & management at Barcode Soho are really excited to welcome us and the more intimate feel of the venue will definately work well…” she adding that “…the revised day & timing will give us fresh appeal & the new location in Soho will bring its benefits on a number of fronts…”. Add to this Industri’s reputation for a place where anything can happen and we highly suspect that it will tonight, so be prepared for some special surprises.

So, the date is Wednesday 15th December, the time is 9 p.m. and the place is Barcode Soho, when Industri makes its West End debut with the stars of the show, Minty, Brent & Paul, taking centre stage & a cast of others no doubt adding to the enthralling entertainment. And to get you into the mood, why not check out Brent Nicholls mix “Industri – Gotta Move” which is out now at http://djbrentnicholls.com/web/2010/12/13/podcast-industri-2010-gotta-move/ and make sure you make tonight a date, as, in the words of the Industri crew, RESISTENCE IS FUTILE! We will be there, moovin & groovin and most likely “Doing The Disco Matt”, so come join the party. Go There! Be There! (DISCO MATT)

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The History........................................................Created in 2008 after a short period of blogging under his real name, the pseudonym, “Disco Matt”, was born on the back of a reputation for being London’s original party boy having partied and clubbed across the London gay scene since in mid 1990’s.........................................................Through his series of blogs via individual blogging pages which soon morphed into a full blown website (http://discomatt.com), Disco Matt established himself as an independent journalist come columnist who quickly gained a reputation for supporting & promoting one of the world’s most prolific clubbing scenes. He previewed, reviewed & recommended London gay clubs, as well as the diverse gay/metrosexual London club/bar culture, linking to & reviewing the scene top D.J.’s and generally covering the gay scene including international gay events....................................................Regularly reporting on the top events across the scene, Disco Matt’s reviews, over the years, developed a strong following, not just by clubbers, D.J’s, promoters, music producers & scene faces, but people far and wide that were looking for an insight to the incredible scene that was London. He also previewed upcoming events that signalled, either a major change or update of existing clubs, new ventures on the gAylist/metrosexual scene, or where he considered events that deserved more comprehensive coverage to that provided in other posts.............................................However, having pretty much reached the top of his game in his chosen specific field, due to a number of personal predicaments, challenges & changes in his life priorities, Disco Matt parked his writing and operation in February 2014. While the burning desire to continue remained, what this much needed period of inactivity did provide was the time & space to re-think & re-focus his activities on a broader spectrum of media and entertainment............................................................So, following this long two year lay-off, he built up the foundations for this diversification into the areas of film, theatre, radio & television where his reviewing, recommending & reporting was to be replicated & resurrected, also pointing his promotions through more visuals & video's linked to all these areas along with his core activities and passions ................................................................................The Present....................................After another (shorter) period of lay-off from mid 2016, a life changing event reignited his passion and early into 2017, Disco Matt has delivered on his promise for a new, more modern look to his website, shedding the old & tired skin in favour of something far more in keeping with the times and with his blogging roots. And he has waived a fond farewell to his clubbing days, this having also been ditched from his site & activity, rather now just focussing on the genres of film, theatre, radio, television, video and of course, music, in so doing, aiming to broaden his appeal to a much wider audience interested in the latest most cutting edge areas of media & entertainment.............................................................................His aim is to be highly regarded across the industry for his writing in these fields and ultimately become a full time critic in film &/or theatre.