Disco in Bristol

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Bristol's Disco Scene

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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A new night of genderqueer finery is here! Helmed by tangerine dream Coren, Nonbinarave is carving out a haven of fluidity and expression, joined on the decks by Soft Butch’s LEXX for sweet, soft ‘n sensual dancefloor heaters to let loose (and still be in bed by midnight). Dreamy stuff. Are there enough enbies in Bristol to fill a nightclub? Let’s find out. NONBINARAVE is a gender fluid, genre fluid celebration of identities beyond the binary, for gender punks to find kinship dancing outside the boxes together.

CROTCH goes to Shredenhams! Roll through from the Queer Skate + Bristol Crips community meet-up into a smorgasbord of queer punk revelry fit to burst with The Menstrual Cramps’ righteous riot grrl rage, Naarm DIY punx R.U.B and avant-rap disruptor Taliable. Then, catch Vascha’s sxc hyperpop, Mollie Rush on the hardcore tip and 140 wubz chaos from Tommy Sinewave taking you into the wee small hours. CROTCH PRESENTS A SKATE / GIG / CLUBNIGHT FROM UR QUEER DREAMS

Your go-to destination for global rare groove, La Bomba continue their monthly mission to bring obscure vinyl treasures to ecstatic dancefloors! At the helm, Double Peas – of Hot Peas & Butta renown – brings a bag bursting with Latin funk, tropical disco, cumbia and soul deep cuts from her enviable collection. Pure sonic sunshine ahead. Collector in chief touches down in Bristol!

The liquid revivalists at Slippin’ roll in the big guns once again with Rage originator and Grooverider’s right hand man Fabio, serving up 30 years of dnb smarts alongside Deselecta’s impeccable next-gen ruffage + MC Rhi’n’b keeping the mic warm all night long. A true legend of the genre in a rare small club appearance.

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What our editors say

“**BEND: PRIDE ** Saturday 11 July The Cider Box, Bristol 9pm - 4am | Last entry midnight BEND lands on Bristol Pride weekend for a full night of pop, disco, dance and queer club chaos. We’re taking over two arches at The Cider Box for our biggest BEND yet - big energy, sweaty dancefloor moments, euphoric bangers and the usual friendly, zero-judgement BEND NRG. A proportion of profits will go to Bristol Pride, with an option to add an extra donation when booking.”
From: BEND:Pride

“Fabette presents a night of original 70s vinyl curated by DJ Jason Cook. From 70s glam anthems to rare junkshop gems, proto-disco, bubblegum pop and proto-glam, all spun on original vinyl. Dress to impress. Dance to a night of unforgettable sounds in Bristol’s underground cavern, Zed Alley.”
From: Fondue

“What better way to kick off the bank holiday than with a feel-good blend of house, neo-soul, broken beat and disco! Close Counters are a Melbourne duo weaving together lush samples and sun-soaked grooves into a sound that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. Rooted in deep crate-digging and global influences, their music carries a rich sense of soul and musicality. On stage, they turn that warmth into pure energy—flowing from deep, head-nodding rhythms into euphoric, dancefloor-ready highs. Whether behind the decks or expanding into their full live setup, Close Counters deliver an immersive, groove-led experience built to lock in a crowd and keep it moving.”
From: Close Counters

“Digging deep into their crates for another Saturday night 'Melange' session, Set It Out head honcho and all-round Bristol legend George Oscar is heading to Old Market’s best kept secret 'To The Moon' - to join Owain K. Serving up silky sounds, balearic beats and disco treats with a healthy dose of house music over the evening. Expect plenty of spaced up grooves and more to add a little fun to your weekend. Free entry all night”
From: Melange

“More Soup DJs bring you an all vinyl dance floor night with crate dug treasures focusing on tropical disco and funk flavours from around the world. Well known for their 3-year residency at The Gallimaufry, the soupy buoys are bringing together a live set that encompasses the fruits of such regular dance floor curation, road tested to have you dancing till the lights come up. Their selections lean heavily into Afrobeat, Latin soul, Brazilian disco, salsa and boogie—stitched together with flow that feels as much like a listening session as it does a dancefloor set Tickets only £4!”
From: More Soup