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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 – “Plentiful Parisian Parties” – Room Service & Walkgroup Events – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January – Special Weekend Feature Focus

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When fashion week rolls into town, whether in London, Paris, Milan or Rome, it seems the clubbing circuit responds resplendently with a mound of marvellous meets, this coming weekend seeing the French capital come alive with opulent outings, four fabulous forays getting our special feature focus attention as we prepare to head to Paris to soak up & sample a… Read more »

Recommends/Reports – “Opulent Opening Month Offerings” – Orange Nation – January 2014 – Special News Feature

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There is no doubting the dynamic deluge of dance delectations delivered week in week out by clubbing conglomerate Orange Nation, a bevy of brilliant brands having chalked up double figure years stepping out on the scene, we taking a first for 2014 look at its family of forays & pointing towards two magnificent February & March must visit meets.  … Read more »

Music – “Phenomenal Parisian Producer & Player” – Leomeo – Sunday 12th January – Special Feature Focus

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Ahead of a weekend of partying in Paris which will include a reunion with our Parisian pal, we couldn’t think of a better bloke to lavish a special music feature on than the one, the only Leomeo, this dynamic D.J. & prolific producer hardly ever out of the scene spotlight, a succession of recent sets & podcasts along with an… Read more »

Recommends – “Captivating French Capital Forays” – Scream, Wake-Up & KitKat – Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th January – Extra Bites Focus

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While the clubbing circuit this side of the channel seems to be bouncing along the bottom of a fall in fortunes that beset the French capital a few years ago, it seems that Paris has not just turned the corner but is on the rise & rise, a whole host of new soiree’s sprouting, supporting by some spectacular scene stalwarts… Read more »

Recommends – “Soho Starter Storms South” – The Friday Society – Friday 3rd January – Pick of The Day

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It started like in Soho at the wonder on Wardour Street that was Lo-Profile, then re-emerged as a Sunday soiree south of the river and now extends back to its original slot on the capitals clubbing calendar, “The Friday Society”, having launched in December, kicks off the new year with a regular weekly schedule for January, filling a much needed… Read more »

Reviews – “Uninspiring & Unlucky Thirteen” – Clubbing Review Of The Year “A Personal Perspective” – Tuesday 31st December

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While it may have been the leanest twelve months of turns in our world, a series of setbacks very much making it an uninspiring & unlucky 2013 for us, there was, nevertheless, much to celebrate in a year that promised much by many but only delivered by a few & disappointed by a few more, we take a personal look… Read more »

Reports – “Final Three Month Fling” – Special Six Month Message – Tuesday 1st October

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After a spring & summer that we would rather forget than recall, we thought it high time we pulled our posting socks up and bring you bang up to date with what has been happening in our world over the last six months and what you can expect for our final three month fling of 2013.     We can… Read more »