Everyone knows that it took more than a couple of Bashmore’s finest to propel house music into Bristol’s spotlight - this has been bubbling away for years. Part of the secret to house music’s swift ascent has been a shoulder-to-shoulder relationship with disco. With house djs for Idle Hands, Futureboogie and Brstl all peppering their sets with unheard disco material, a catalyst was in place to add the euphoria and sunshine that turns club nights into parties. Epitomised by Alfresco Disco and Dirty Talk, the bond between house music and disco is now stronger than ever.
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Skull Disco’s Appleblim is a true pioneer, fusing dubstep with dub techno and house into a timeless sound that still resonates today. He makes a welcome return to his old Stokes Croft stomping ground, joined by the sub-driven, left-field sonics of Ido Plumes and Mika Oki’s avant-club wubs.
Sleep Felt Far Away w/ Appleblim + Mika Oki B2B Ido Plumes at The Love Inn.
Sell out warning! Beirut’s most infamous crate-digger, Ernesto Chahoud has the rarest of rare groove and the most ethio-jazz smarts in the Middle East. Catch him flinging psychedelic cumbia or euphoric tarab across the dancefloor like it was bread to the pigeons.
La Bomba present Ernesto Chahoud at The Jam Jar.
They don’t call her the First Lady Of Feel Good for nothing! Sophie Lloyd’s gonna give the DiD dancers a pulse-racing workout with her slew of 21st century gospel diva anthems and classic sides of silky house soul – organ vamps and soaring strings aplenty. This is disco perfection for the pure at heart.
Disco Isn't Dead with Sophie Lloyd at Strange Brew.
Descend into the psychedelic outerverse of Wake the Tiger for this World AIDS Day fundraiser from DTYM, with slutty club-pop bangers all night long from Drag Race icon Bimini and unhinged diva LYNKS + Liam Parsons’ high-NRG heaters.
DTYM - WAD fundraiser w/ BIMINI + LYNKS at Wake the Tiger.
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What our editors say
“Get ready for the ultimate disco spectacular as ABBA Disco Wonderland welcomes you to ring in the New Year in true party fashion. Expect a night bursting with colour, sparkle, and pure disco energy, featuring: A dazzling ABBA Live Drag Queen Show bringing your favourite hits to life Disco Wonderland DJs spinning the best of the ‘70s & ‘80s, and power-hours of ABBA back-to-back for the ultimate singalong experience Dynamic Disco Wonderland Hosts guiding you through the night and creating unforgettable moments Special group discounts for parties, squads and crews Great drink prices all night long Doors open late – we party into the early hours”
From: ABBA Disco Wonderland | Bristol NYE
“Music. A bumper edition of our resident and local DJs. They’ll all be jumping in on the decks throughout the night, soundtracking the journey into the new year with some foot-stomping, ass-shaking disco, funk, soul and classic bangers.”
From: RENATO’S x SMALL BAR: NYE 2025
“WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS. YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE AGAIN. COME ON. this is your indie club night. this is your manic dream pop disco. think cheap drinks, regular giveaways (inflatables, pizzas, merch drop), vhs camera.”
From: Propaganda Bristol - Indie Club Night
“Step into a feel-good, disco-soaked night packed with sing-your-heart-out choruses, shimmering melodies, and pure end-of-year party energy. Expect hands-in-the-air moments, glittery dancefloor magic, and ABBA anthems from start to finish.”
From: ABBA All Night Long