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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.

Recommends/Music – “Fantastic Fonseca, Masterful Medina & Towering Tikaro” – Matinee Las Vegas Festival – Fri 24th to Mon 27th May – Extra Bites Special

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With a full four day festival of forays to fulfil, we hone in on two of the terrific turns in the this magnificent Matinee multiple of meets, two of its shining stars headlining the heavyweight happenings, towering talent Taiko Tikaro steering the “Starship” show this Saturday, while the fantastic Hector Fonseca & masterful Javier Medina bang out the beats at… Read more »

Recommends/Reports – “Superb Shoreditch Starters” – Disco Smack & Owsat – Thursday 23rd May – Pick(s) of The Day/Special Report

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With the Thursday soiree scene seemingly soaring in Soho, it looks like Shoreditch is following suit with two new starters, we landing our first joint “Pick of The Day” on East Bloc’s “Disco Smack” & The Joiners Arms newbie “Owsat”, event details a rotational banner selection away opposite or image clicks below, while we deliver a dinky devotion on the… Read more »

Press Release – “Sunshine On The Riteous” – Summer Rites In the Park – Saturday 29th June

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Back from our health woes wilderness, we are playing catch-up as we turn out our take on the April P.R. for the superb summer smash of a spectacle, Summer Rites In The Park taking post London Gay Pride March spotlight, as it puts on a party of prolific proportions, we posting our interpretation of initial info,  followed by the event… Read more »

Music – “Steve & Steven Smashes” Podcast & Track of The Week – Tuesday 21st May

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While finding ourselves amidst an avalanche of new releases, our latest Podcast & Track of The Week choices came quite easily, two terrifically talented D.J.’s/Producers latest serving up superb smashes, a hot of the press compilation that soars above all others with its sheer splendour, plus a hurricane track that hits the mark in every department, we sharing our take… Read more »

Previews/Reports – “Fabulous Festival Or Failing Flop?!” – As One In the Park – Sunday 26th May – Special Feature

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The doubters thought it would never happen, but with just a few days to go, As One In the Park is setting itself to take gay London & its clubbing scene & season by storm, a line-up of performers and collection of clubs that certain dreams of made of, while underneath the veneer, the cracks are beginning to show, we… Read more »

Recommends – “Fantastic Foray At Fuse” – La Demence “Leather Me” – Sunday 19th May – Pick of The Day Mini Feature

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It may be a sedate Sunday in our world, but Brussels will be banging to bags of brilliant beats tonight as La Demence rounds off a glorious Gay Pride weekend with their “Leather Me” event, the dynamic D.J. line up including Steven Redant, Paul Heron & Ben Manson making our “Pick of The Day” selection simple, further details an image… Read more »

Recommends – “Super Swede At The Superstore” – Little Brother Presents “Big Top” – Saturday 18th May – Pick of The Day/ Special Feature

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It may be Eurovision night in Malmo, but the scintillating sounds of our Super Swede, Per QX are far more enticing than Bonny & co in Sweden, he headlining Little Brother’s “Big Top” event which takes place at The Dalston Superstore tonight (Sat 18th May), event details a “Pick of The Day” banner selection away opposite or an image click… Read more »