Some of our best ideas tend to come to us on the dancefloor and this latest one was no exception, in fact it was the recent dynamic & deletable Delice Dream Festival that fermented this latest in our Recommends family of posts, it being high time we extended our picks of where to be seen on the scene both beyond the weekend and beyond London. So, shortening our shouts but expanding the events, our “Weeklong Winning Wishlist” will be just that, a list of winning events across the week not to be missed. With one liner’s hinting towards what’s happening & links to the required detailed info, this new report will complement our full on Focus reports and our Best Bites & Short Shouts posts, all combined to produce a most comprehensive set of references to the outings that get our vote.
So let’s get on by looking at what’s coming this week and by golly is there a lot, some old favourites intermixed with some new stars to sink into, our day-by-day recommendations going like this
Society At Lo-Profile
Friday 22nd April
Lo-Profile – New night “Society” storms into Soho with D.J.’s Nick Evans & Paul Heron on the decks. Doors open at 10 p.m. with the club running through till 5 a.m. Entrance offers at £5 before midnight, more info at http://loprofile.com
Rupert Street – Hip & happening boozing bar in Soho with Brent Nicholls spinning the Good Friday funk from 9 p.m. Entry is free & alfresco drinking also an option. Check out http://rupertstreet.com for more details, although extended midnight opening applies.
Onyx “Crucifixion” – Vauxhall’s biggest Friday night sensation continues to pack them in, this special Easter event headlined by prolific P.A. Peyton on stage around 1 a.m., while doors open at 11 p.m. with discounted entry of £2 till midnight & £8 thereafter (discounts available). More info at http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties/onyx.
Other Options – Barcode Vauxhall, Tonker @ The Eagle, “Disco Fag Bar vs Gossip” @ East Bloc, “Boy Dem @ Dalston Superstore (DSS). Check our Best Bites & Short Shouts for more details & links.
Saturday 23rd April
As One Easter Spectacular
As One “Easter Spectacular” – the colossus of a combo returns having been the party smash hit of New Year, with a mammoth mix of no less than eight brands across as many rooms, including Lovechild, Lo-Profile, Megawoof, Trannyshack, CasaLatina, A:M, Orange RAW, & Queer Nation. Watch this space for our special Extra Bites post for full details which you can also catch at http://alexerfan.com
Lo-Profile – If you fancy it a little more low key yet still as hot, then check out this Soho sophisticate that has the equally hot Nathan Six on the decks, followed by D’Johnny. Plus it’s the “official” Beyond pre-party. Doors open at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. More details at http://loprofile.com
“The Face” @ East Bloc – For the very alternative in you, this is a MUST. Icon Steve Strange welcomes the weird & wonderful with special guest Kevin Rowland (of Dexy’s Midnight Runners fame) to the decks. Kicks off at 9 p.m. running till 4 a.m. More info at http://eastbloc.co.uk.
Wild Fruit “Queens” – Brighton’s best hits the Honeyclub for this Bank Holiday bash but pulls on London based Fat Tony & Jonny M for the D.J. duties. Expect prolific production & an up for it crowd of cavorters. Doors open at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. & then on to Rebel for the afterparty. Details out at http://aeonevents.co.uk
Other Options – A;M @ Fire, Barcode Vauxhall, Eagle Saturday’s, Ku-Bar “St George’s Day Special”, “Hot Boy Dancing Spot” @ DSS – Check our Best Bites & Short Shouts for more details & links.
Sunday 24th April (Easter Day)
Beyond – Back to its plain & simple formula, no labels no frills just unadulterated & awesome afterhours audacity with star D.J.’s on duty including Steve Pitron, Mikey D, Paul Christian, D’Johnny, Jamie Head & more. This will be a roadblock event, so go grab a ticket now at http://clubtickets.com as door availability which opens at 6 a.m. will be strictly limited.
Gay City Rollers - Royal Wedding Special
Gay City Rollers “Royal Wedding Special” – If its fun & laughter on four wheels you are after, look no further. Kicking off at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Rooms in Vauxhall, with special guest Michael Farley from Starlight Express, this Xanadu style production is set to spin superbly. More details at http://alexerfan.com
SuperMartXe “Blast Off” – Logan & his team return to kick ass at new club Pulse with another explosive event, D.J.’s on duty include Tony English, Jamie Hammond & special guest Vitti, along with powerhouse vocalist Nayla. Expect huge production, massive effects & the best looking dancers & crowd in town. Doors open at 10.30 p.m., with more info at http://loganpresents.com.
Circus “Religion” – Jodie Harsh comes at ya with another hedonistic happening 31 floors up at Paramount with D.J. delights French-Soler, Kris Di Angelis & Joshyou Are, Jodie also spinning some sounds, while Scottee lies in state & sidekick Angel Rose adds to this funeral frolic of a show. It doesn’t come more alternative yet amazing than this, Doors opening at 11 p.m, running through till 5 a.m., the lowdown up at http://thisiscircus.com.
Matinee “La-Leche” Paris – Fancy a French frolic with a superb Spanish twist? Well look no further Le Showcase @ Sous La Pont in Paris, this amazing venue right on the Seine sporting Matinee at its brilliant best, resident D.J.’s J Louis & Taito Tikaro joining our own Parisian pal Leomeo on the decks & Vanessa Klein headlining a stunning show, this will be the talk of Europe for sure. Check out more details at http://matineegroup.com.
Other Options – Later @ Fire, Scandal @Shadow Lounge, Horse Meat Disco @ the Eagle, “United” at Barcode Vauxhall – Check our Best Bites & Short Shouts for more details & links.
Monday 25th April
Orange Ascension "The Back-To-Back Edition"
Orange “Ascension” – Looking like the hit of the weekend, Steve’s Sharp’s citric splendour takes over Area in Vauxhall with the a stunning line up of D.J.’s going back-to-back, including Boy George & Fat Tony, David Jimenez & D’Johnny, Hifi Sean & Severino, Steve Pitron, the Sharp Boys, Mikey D & Jamie Head, enough said!! Doors open at 6 a.m. running till 2 p.m. wow! More info at http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties.
Booster “1st Birthday” – Romain Lopez’s Sunday soiree moves to Monday and welcomes back Miss Crazy D to the decks, along with regulars Sharon O Love & Ferno to fuel your partying into Tuesday morning. Doors open at 8 p.m. running through till 3 a.m. Check out http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties for details.
Other Option’s – “S.L.A.G.S./Chill-out @ The RVT (http://thervt.org.uk), “Citrus” @ Ku-Bar (http://ku-bar.co.uk).
Tuesday 26th April
“Glamour & Trash” @ Diu – New night hosted by “Salon” original Aubrey Dobson along with London’s hippest hostess, Hrh Minty with majestic music from D.J. Brent Nicholls who brings weekly guests to spin some sounds. Expecting to attract an ever increasing crowd of gorgeous guys & gals at THE most happening venue in town, watch this space for a special focus & check out the detail now at http://djbrentnicholls.com/web/2011/04/22/clubs-glamour-trash/. Doors open at 9 p.m., running through till 2 a.m.
“Ashley Ryder’s Strip Academy @ The Eagle – Another new night for blokes into baring their assets to amaze, the saucy Mr Ryder on hand to give them a hand (if you know what we mean!!) With a £100 prize up for grabs every week, if you have got it & want to flaunt it you know where to be. More info at http://eaglelondon.com
Wednesday 27th April
“Industri” at Barcode Soho – Well this looks like the last ever Industri as BCS closes it’s doors just two days later, so Hrh Minty will be calling all her faithful to give this superb social soiree a right royal send off & just in time for the wedding too! D.J. Paul Heron will be masterminding the music & doors open at 9 p.m. running till 1 .am. Check http://seenqueen.com/web/clubs for more info.
“Work” @ Hidden – Patrick Lilley’s award winning wonderment returns for another weekly whirl, a club night for those either into men & women of colour or are men & women of coulour themselves. D.J.’s including Big John Freeman, Philly & Biggy C spin R&B, soul, old skool classics & vogue pop. Check out http://hiddenclub.co.uk for venue info.
Thursday 28th April
Room Service
“Room Service” @ Diu – Without doubt THE place to be, not just on a Thursday but any day of the week, Jodie Harsh’s cavorting creation going from strength to strength. With a rotating D.J. line up that includes Steve Pitron, Mikey D, Fat Tony, Severino, & Kris Di Angelis, lits Mikey & Kris that do the business this week. Doors open at 10.30 p.m. so if you want to get in be there then! More info at http://clubroomservice.com
“Best Of British” @ Fire – Prowess of production Edna takes on promotional duties again as this very British bash returns for another outing ahead of the biggest British day of the year, welcoming the likes of Paul Heron, Fat Tony, Guy Williams, Nick Tcherniak, Hifi Sean & heaps more to the decks, while the incomparable Chrissy Darling hosts, no doubt decked in union jack splendour! Doors open at 10 p.m. running through till 5 a.m. with more info at http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties.
“The Shack” @ East Bloc – A new night looking to grip the east end for sure as instigator Guy Williams draws in the talents of Faze Action, DRW, Severino, Ben Jamin & Ronnie King over two rooms of fun. Expect bucket loads of future house mixed in with classic tunes rehashed, with doors opening at 10.30 p.m. Check out http://eastbloc.com for more details.
Other Options – “Glitz & Glamour @ Shadow Lounge (http://theshadowlounge.co.uk), Gravity @ Fire (http://fireclub.co.uk/gayparties).
Now for some “Winning Wish-listers To Watch” coming up in the next few days & weeks, well worth noting in your diaries
Friday 29th April – Onyx “Rockstar” – Pagano’s birthday bash,
Saturday 30th April – A:M “Kings & Queens” – with Lizzat & Voltaxx (A MUST!)
Saturday 30th April – Lovechild @ Red & Blue Antwerp – A Queen’s Day special
Sunday 1st May – Beyond meets La Demence – guests Ben Manson & Phil Romano.
Sunday 1st May – Lovelife @ Cafe De Paris – Alex Erfan’s Europride pre-party VIP smash
Sunday 1st May – WE “Broadway” – Victor Pallas’ Spanish sensation returns
Monday 2nd May – Orange Trade “Royal Rumble” – the dynamic afterhours duo reform.
Sunday 29th May – As One – this colossal combo returns to pole Sunday position.
Saturday 11th June – Hustlaball – this horny happening returns to London & to a new home.
Right, that’s our rundown of those weekly winners hitting our wish-list and parties that should be making yours too and as this new post in our “Recommends” family takes shape, we hope to include more options for you. So, calling all promoters, bar managers etc, should you want your club event or outing mentioned, then drop us a line at matt@discomatt.com, or check us out on Facebook at either http://facebook.com/discomattlondon or via our page & group there (links http://facebook.com/pages/Disco-Matt/112730602119746 & http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=96540615424) and if you want us to feature you as a Best Bite or even a full on Focus, get those press releases onto our mailing list. (DISCO MATT)