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About discomatt

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.

Reports – “Time To Take Stock” – Short Spring Sabbatical – Monday 4th April

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After two months of feverish activity stretching across both our new & old avenues, features, reports & reviews aplenty, with other aspects of our life taking hold, we have decided to succumb to a short spring sabbatical, taking stock of where we are, where we have been and where we want to go.     We are in absolutely no… Read more »

Recommends – “Must See & Maybe’s Movies” – Film Newsletter Special – Wednesday 23rd March

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With Easter upon us and the weather looking changeable at best, wet at worst, what better way to entertain yourselves than heading off to the cinema to take in a fabulous film, we picking out some superb screenplays well worth a watch this weekend & beyond as well as a couple of maybe’s worth considering                                                                                                                                             While we always… Read more »

Recommends – “Seven Superb Soiree’s” – As One Easter Festival – Thurs 24th to Mon 29th March – Pick of The Week

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With just two days to go and on the back of our special focus, it pretty much goes without saying that As One’s Easter Festival would be awarded our “Pick Of The Week”, we hitting on the highlights of this seven strong event extravaganza over five days of fun.   With London clubland generally exploding into extravagant action whenever there… Read more »

Films – “Simply Stunning Screenplay” – Carol – Monday 21st March – DVD Release Review

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With nine BAFTA & six Academy Awards nominations yet on both occasions “Carol” coming away empty handed, the critical acclaim for this majestic motion picture speaks its own volumes and now with the DVD release, we get to watch & enjoy this simply stunning screenplay over & over again while also reviewing what was our Film of 2015.    … Read more »

Recommends – “Classy Clubbing Cavort” – Party On The Roof – Friday 18th March – Pick of The Week

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The crème de la crème of clubbing makes a resplendent return this Friday (18th March), as Gale & Gallo roll out the latest instalment of the prolific Party On the Roof heavenly atop the high street happening in the Royal Borough of Kensington, no better a bash deserved of our “Pick of The Week” choice.        Searching out… Read more »

Television – “All In The Name Of Charity” – Sports Relief 2016 – Friday 18th March

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With a stack of surprises up its’s sleeve, this year’s “Sports Relief” looks like being the biggest & best yet, we taking a look at what’s occurred so far and what to expect from Friday’s towering telethon.     In a period when the grand old national institution that is The British Broadcasting Corporation seem to be cutting back on… Read more »

Music & Video – “Tugging Storytelling Tunes” – Track(s) of The Week – Sunday 13th March

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Following our feature focus on Mark Kozalek & Jimmy Lavalle, it was inevitable that our track of the week would emerge from this duo, although spoilt for choice we have plumped not for one, but for two tracks that have weened their way into our week.     Influences can often move in mysterious ways, especially when it comes to… Read more »