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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.

Reviews – “Breathtaking Brace Of Brilliance” – Beyond – Sunday 4th & 11th December – Super Size Review

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Well what a year it has been, the highs the lows, the ups the downs, the rollercoaster rides & the emotional tears of joy, the two main protagonists being the awesome afterhours that is Beyond together with one of its most prolific players. So, it seemed wholly appropriate to deliver our final review rapture of 2011 looking at the last… Read more »

Recommends – “Wrapping Up The New Year Rest” – N.Y. Weekend Short Shouts – Fri 30th Dec to Mon 2nd Jan – Newsletter Part Two

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With our “Best Bites” posted in part one, now it’s time to “Short Shout”  in part two, this second half of our re-styled newsletter guiding you through the forthcoming N.Y. weekend, covering a delightful dozen of scene showings where you could be laying your Happy New hat, whether your choice is  Soho, Vauxhall or Shoreditch, each shout getting the Disco… Read more »

Reports – “All I Want For Christmas” – Disco Matt’s Queen Scene Speech – Sunday 25th December

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As the capitals clubbing scene finds itself staring at a landscape that looks quite different to twelve months ago, ahead of his usual yearly round-up, Disco Matt shares his views & opinions on how the scene has changed during 2011 and what he would like to see evolve in the forthcoming year.     There is no doubt that the… Read more »

Recommends – “Re-lit & RAWing” – Fire’s “Welcome Home” and “Keep Calm & Orange On” Events – Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th Dec – Weekend Extra Bites

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Those infamous arches in Vauxhall are open, both Gravity & A:M having shown the wonderful way for the capitals clubbers to celebrate Fire back in business, the path now clear for both the “Welcome Home” and “Keep Calm & Orange On” parties, Disco Matt shouting about it all right here right now & giving you plenty of reason to join… Read more »

Reports/Recommends – Fire Re-Opening – Thursday 15th December – Newsflash/ Short Shout

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We have always said that six weeks can be a long time when submerged in the comings & goings within the capitals clubbing scene, although the six weeks that Fire has been closed seems to have literally flown by, our consumption of Orange at Electric, followed by WE Disco at The Coronet, those two added to a double whammy of… Read more »

Reports – “The Truth, The Whole Truth & Nothing But The Truth” – Logan Presents 3rd Anniversary “Get Well George Michael” – Saturday 17th Dec – Special Report

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With the confirmation that George Michael will NOT be performing at the Logan Presents 3rd Anniversary plus, amidst claims from a senior scene figure & clubbing site webmaster that we have created speculative gossip and have showed a lack of professionalism & credibility, Disco Matt now sets the record straight for all to see regarding both the Logan Presents event &… Read more »

Recommends – “Dee Eye Es See Oh” – WE “Disco” 1st Anniversary – Saturday 3rd December – Weekend Focus

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From time infinitum we have always loved a bit of disco, whether it be as far back as our childhood when we were addicted to ABBA, then onwards when we made our first intrepid steps onto the dancefloors of Johannesburg in our late teens, this time in our lives seeing disco combine creatively with electronic with exceptional effect, the more… Read more »