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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.

Picks – “Braving With Bruises” – Beyond – Sunday 29th April – Pick Of The Day

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Having made the grade on so many occasions & on so many levels, Disco Matt couldn’t help but hit on Beyond as his pick of the day for today (Sun 29th April), all the detail a banner selection away opposite or an image click below, while DM pitches a personal prologue before Jonny Marsh delivers the detail beneath.    … Read more »

Picks – “White Isle Invasion” – This Is Ibiza @ Fire – Saturday 21st April – Pick Of The Day

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Having preceded this party with a full on focus , Disco Matt decides on the same title for his pick of the day choice post, which goes to, This Is Ibiza, which takes place tonight (Sat 21st April) at Fire in Vauxhall, all he detail a banner selection away opposite or an image click below, while Orange nation director of events,… Read more »

Picks – “Rip Roaring Roberts Ride” – Play>Time – Friday 20th April – Pick Of The Day

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Well, he has done it again, as Jay Roberts pulls another magnificent macho meet down Lo-Profile way, making it too difficult for Disco Matt to divert choice in a different direction, Play>Time getting the DM pick of the day vote, all the detail a banner selection away opposite or an image click below, while Jay & DM jointly wax lyrically… Read more »

Picks – “Soaring Mover & Shaker” – Gravity – Thurs/Fri 19th/20th April – Pick Of The Day

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It’s been rocking & rolling for well over six years now, but it seems that the Thursday night/Friday morning meet down Vauxhall way has gathered a new head of steam, meaning Disco Matt decides to point his picks finger at Gravity, which takes place tonight/tomorrow morning (Thurs/Fri 19th/20th April) at Fire, all the detail a banner selection or an image… Read more »

Recommends – “While Isle Invasion” – This Is Ibiza @ Fire – Saturday 21st April – Weekend Focus

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We were mesmerised by Matinee, seduced by SuperMartXe & wowed by WE, the so called Spanish armada of clubs captivating the capital’s circuit extending to a White Isle invasion that has included the likes of La Troya & Cafe Ole, although come Saturday it will be the turn of another Ibiza infiltrator to capture clubbers imagination’s, Disco Matt focussing on… Read more »

Picks/Music/D.J.’s – “Brilliant Berliner Beats” – D.J./Producer Eduardo De La Torre – “On The Mix April 2012” – Pick Of The Day/Podcast Of The Week

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Making Monday a double day for picks, Disco Matt heads over to Europe to find both his “Pick Of The Day” & his “Podcast of The Week” choices, landing on Berlin & the brilliant beats of DJ/Producer Eduardo De La Torre, his “On The Mix” April podcast packed with uplifting vocal tech, progressive & tribal tunes, so one definitely for… Read more »

Picks – “Captivating Citric Clubbing” – Orange – Sunday 15th April – Pick Of The Day

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While most of us will be tucked up in bed preparing for the forthcoming working week, there are a collective of citric clubbers that are preparing to push the normality boundaries, dancing & partying deep into Monday morning in celebration of the return of their adorable & audacious afterhours after an Easter break. So the selection was simple,  Disco Matt… Read more »