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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Paradisco rest on their glittery laurels after a truly brilliant 10th birthday double bonanza... safe in the knowledge they are one of the best house / disco / boogie crews Bristol’s ever seen. Rescuing disco from its no-longer-certain demise with campy gold harvested from the sunshine dimensions, their residents have you more than covered for this all-night dose of euphoria. Disco Isn't Dead with Paradisco at Strange Brew.

Free entry! Probably the best clubnight / pubnight in St George’s, Hexagain whips up an acid heatwave with We’re Going Deep bossman Placid alongside Spinthief’s stutterin’, cinematic electro slammers. Casual BS5 braindance action FFO: Radioactive Man, Tin Man, Clone Recs, The Black Dog. Hexagain w/ Placid, Dan Hayman & Spinthief at The Old Stillage.

Realist Alive dial up the corkscrewing club mania and post-genre XYZ-core nonsense to stratospheric levels. Teaming up with London’s wigged-out dream-tekno krew, they present Slikback’s FIRST EVER solo live show in Bristol – the Planet Mu maverick’s finely tuned club devastation is truly something to behold! Absolutely uuuge! Realist Alive x PETRICHOR - Slikback , Hyph11e, prey coded & more at Exchange.

Around the world in 80 grooves! NTS musical archivists Cheb Mimo and Donna Leake assemble for a globetrotting diggers session, criss-crossing obscure terrain through afro-disco, raï, Levantine jazz, Caribbean and Latin rhythms + beyond. These intricate percussive rhythms are gonna quietly explode your sonic palette. All in a night’s work for the Jam Jar... High Colour with Cheb Mimo, Donna Leake, Burak Cetindag

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What our editors say

“Welcome all you funk brothers and soul sistas! We're opening up the doors free of charge for the first 100 peeps! So grab an e-ticket as these usually fly out. We've called upon our resident DJs to hit you with some ferocious funk, sumptuous soul, luscious latin and devious disco to get you moving and grooving! Celebrating a birthday or special occasion? We can sort you out! Get in touch with us on FB or IG at @latenightfunkclub”
From: Late Night Funk Club DJs

“This summer, on the 18th of July, Sawmills welcomes Disco Disco for a full day to night takeover. Running from 14:00 until 22:00, the event will move through open air spaces and warehouse settings with a soundtrack of house, disco and soulful selections from start to finish. Leading the lineup is Folamour, one of the defining names in contemporary house and disco. Known worldwide for his groove driven sound, the French producer and multi instrumentalist has built a reputation for high energy sets rooted in soul, funk and disco. Expect an all day atmosphere as daylight shifts into night lights. Full lineup TBA.”
From: Disco Disco w/ Folamour

“BEND: PRIDE Saturday 11 July The Cider Box, Bristol 10pm - 4am | Last entry strictly midnight BEND lands on Bristol Pride weekend for our biggest party yet - featuring a special DJ set from electro-pop icon LITTLE BOOTS. We’re taking over two arches at The Cider Box for a full night of pop, disco, dance, indie sleaze and queer club chaos, with sweaty dancefloors, euphoric bangers and the usual friendly, zero-judgement BEND NRG. LINEUP ⭐ LITTLE BOOTS (DJ SET) Mike Menace Bendy Wendy Alpha Betty Benito Niche Billy Heidi Heelz Hate Moss A proportion of profits will go to Bristol Pride, with an option to add an extra donation when booking.”
From: BEND:Pride

“Celebrate my birthday in style at The Queens Head pub with an electrifying day of disco, techno, and breakbeat. The soundtrack moves unapologetically between genres, blending timeless grooves with cutting-edge beats to keep the dancefloor alive. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, great drinks, and a crowd ready to move all night. Whether you're into funky rhythms or underground energy, this party promises an unforgettable mix of sounds and celebrations. Line up: The Ballbreaker Lean Allmighty Rubn Delarhythm More TBC”
From: Summer B-Day Party

“A night of original 70s vinyl, from huge glam anthems to rare junkshop gems, proto-disco, bubblegum pop, rock, punk and proto-glam. For fans of Slade, The Sweet, T.Rex, Roxy Music, Suzi Quattro, Mud and Bay City Rollers...we'll pay the greatest hits alongside rare records we think you'll love just as much. Dress to impress. Dance to a night of an unforgettable night in Bristol’s Zed Alley.”
From: Fondue