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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 – “Dancing Divergence” – Beyond vs Deviate – Sunday 19th June – Extra Bites Special

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Having been literally knocked for six just over a week ago, we find ourselves still very much in the recovery position this weekend, but more importantly, getting back up to speed with the seemingly never-ending offers coming out of our most favourite of clubbing brands, which seems to be forging new clubbing relationships right left & centre. Indeed, having just… Read more »

Reviews – “Captivating Clubbing In Calella” – Delice Dream Festival “No Time To Sleep” – Sat 16th to Wed 21st April – International Club Review Special

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Now we do like a good party and when the opportunity to sink into a full on festival presents itself, we tend to take to it with gusto, although here in the capital, full length festivals, (i.e. days long) are few & far between, especially those aimed at the gay market, although we did have fun at the London Global… Read more »

Reports – “June Jaunts” – Disco Matt’s Dance Diary – Monday 6th June

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Given how useful you found the publication of our “Dance Diary” last month, we thought we would make it a regular feature, although with our backlog of review writing getting a little out of control, we will be putting the brakes on a little during June, while we catch up of our new style “Full Size Review” devotions, the long… Read more »

Music – “Magnifico Milano Man” – Danny Verde – Music Is The Answer Focus Special – Monday 6th June

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Just last weekend we were still taking in the wonders of Rome, the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Forum & the Pantheon, but were moreover still savouring the magnificence of Muccassassina & the spectacular set from one Danny Verde, this terrific talent having been tipping our musical scales for a good four years now and whilst we were keen to… Read more »

Reviews – “Scorcher Of A Start” – Beyond “Summer Season Launch” – Sunday 5th June – Bite Size Review

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  Looking back across the last few weeks of our clubbing schedule, we can count on less than one hand the number of Beyond parties we have failed to attend, in fact since returning from South Africa in March, we count just three that have missed our rapturous radar. And during that time we have experienced some truly tremendous turns… Read more »

Reports – “Reflection Re-Adjustment” – Reviews Overhaul – Sunday 6th June

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If there is one place where we find the most inspiration & then come with our ideas, it is the clubbing dancefloor, this morning being no exception, as we pondered over the continuance of our “Preview The Review” (PTR) reports. Now, while they have proven really popular and have also given us a vehicle where we can report on our… Read more »

Reports – “Delightful Delectations At Diu” – Room Service – Thursday 2nd June – Preview The Review

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Having ventured forth to this, one of the clubbing scene’s hottest tickets, back in March, we pretty much haven’t looked back, Room Service filling our weekly schedule of showings with increasing regularity and despite competition in the form of Gigolo having sprung up in Soho, it seems that the penchant for Jodie Harsh’s prolific Thursday party has not dampened at… Read more »