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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 – “Ascension At Aqua” – Hot 2 Trot – Sunday 9th June – Extra Bites Special

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With the spotlight very much on Shoreditch, the true trendsetting scene suburb of the moment, it seems that more & more meets are mushrooming as a result, the latest addition being new Sunday nighter “Hot 2 Trot”, we taking an Extra Bites recommendation look at this new clubbing kid on the schedule block and the part it looks set to… Read more »

Recommends/Reports/Music – “Sunshine Season Start” – Matinee “Summer Festival” & “Ibiza Season Launch” – Sun 9th & Sat 15th June – Special Feature Focus

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While it has already been a superb spring for this giant global clubbing brand, Matinee’s “Revolution” tour of events seeing it storm most of Europe & make its mark in The States, all eyes are now on Spain as the summer season starts proper this weekend with a huge festival in Barcelona, we piecing the paltry P.R. together, while also… Read more »

Press Releases – “Porn-tastic Pride Party” – Hustlaball London – 29th June – P.R. Preview & Feature

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On one of the biggest day’s on the capital’s clubbing circuit comes of of the biggest & brashest brands on the globe, Hustlaball landing on London for a headline post Pride march & festival party on Saturday 29th June, we propelling the P.R. after posting our own petit preview ahead of our full size publication.    As it speeds into… Read more »

Music – “Terrif Turner & Fab Fran” – Podcast & Track of The Week” – Tuesday 4th June

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With the music river flowing over the rapturous rapids and with a wonderful waterfall of captivating compilations & tremendous tunes, we may have needed to sink our paddle deep to find our latest Podcast & Track of The Week choices, but our two tip toppers soared swiftly into our  shimmering selections sky, a  truly phenomenal track production along with a… Read more »

Music – “Brill Barca Based Beats” – Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado – Guareber Recordings – Monday 3rd June – Special Focus Feature

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With a lengthening list of latest production releases, we decide to devote a special feature to two prolific players & producers who, both individually & collectively, have hit our house music mark with a trail of terrific tracks & studio sets, while they continue to cut a significant stride across the Spanish, European & global clubbing scene, Ivan Gomez &… Read more »

Recommends – “Athens Demence Dock” – The Apartment “Welcomes The La Demence Cruise” – Sunday 2nd June – Pick of The Day

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With over 300 cruisers amazing in Athens ahead of La Demence’s ship sail, The Apartment throws a special welcome party tonight (Sun 2nd June), we spreading our recommendations love across to the Greek capital, landing our “Pick of The Day” on this Demence dancing delight, event details a banner selection away opposite or an image click below, while we mini… Read more »

Reports – “Enthrallingly Exceptional” – East Bloc – Saturday 1st June – Special Feature

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Having firmly established itself as the brightest shining star on the spurning Shoreditch scene, a bevy of brilliant brands choosing it as their heavenly home, we take an in-depth look at the excellence that is East Bloc, from its lowly beginnings to the trendsetting turn it has become and what lies in store for this hotspot on the clubbing circuit… Read more »