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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.

Music – “Brilliant Brazilian Boy Beatmasters” – D.J.’s DouGuim & Junior Moura – Friday 1st July – D.J./Music Focus Special

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          There is little or no doubt that Spain has had its fair share of say on the music of the capitals clubbing scene in recent years, brands Matinee SuperMartXe, Space & now WE Party, very much the overseas invasion of London that has, along the way, sported some real stars, while also serving up plenty… Read more »

Recommends – “Steven Steers Soho Square Stage” – London Pride 2011 – The Dance Stage – Saturday 2nd July – Extra Bites Special

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Having devoted our most comprehensive Weekend Focus post ever to all things Orange, (check out the link http://discomatt.com/web/2011/06/recommends-proud-to-play-a-prolific-part-in-pride-london-gay-pride-2011-outstanding-orange-offer-friday-1st-to-tuesday-5th-july-weekend-focus-special/), this clubbing colossus making a considerable mark on London Gay Pride 2011, with no less than twelve peripheral parties encasing the biggie. And while we covered the Fire Dance Stage in our “Outstanding Orange Offer” report, given the fact that Soho Square… Read more »

Does… – “Colossal Composition Catch Up – Chapter Three – Beyond Special” – DM Does The Music News – Monday 27th June – Music Newsletter

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With our focus on all things music right back where it belongs, we are speeding our way through the colossal catch up that we promised we would complete by the end of this month, although for chapter three of four, we pause to take a slightly self indulgent look at the music from our most favourite club, now of all-time…. Read more »

Recommends – “Advent Of Alfresco Antics” – Weekend Best Bites & Short Shouts – Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June

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Finding ourselves on the cusp of the final weekend of the month, whilst the weather is not quite flaming as one would expect in June, it seems that the scattering of showers & unseasonal winds will be behind us as we mark the advent of alfresco antics across the capitals clubbing scene, Gay Pride next weekend followed by a succession… Read more »

Does… – “Colossal Composition Catch Up – Chapter Two” – DM Does The Music News – Thursday 23rd June – Music Newsletter

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Welcome to the second chapter in this colossal composition catch-up and with the bit between our teeth, it’s all steam ahead as we delve into some of the European D.J.’s that are doing it for us and making magnificent music. But we will also be taking a trip across to the Middle East, giving some deserved attention to an impressive… Read more »

Does…. – “Colossal Composition Catch Up – Chapter One” – DM Does The Music News – Monday 20th June – Music Newsletter

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Having seemingly had our musical head in the clouds over the last few weeks, it seems to have taken the serious accident we have just suffered to plant our feet back firmly on the ground and in so doing, alerting us to the realisation that we have a colossal amount of catching up to do on the composition front, many… Read more »

Reviews & Reports – “Missing In Action” – That Was The Week That Was”

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Well what a week we have had, as you may have gathered from associated posts, that we involved in a serious road accident, which was followed by considerable complications while under the care of St Thomas’ hospital, leaving us very much missing in action for the whole of the week. However, with our contacts rushing to our aid to report… Read more »