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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Sell out warning! Teachings & Deep Medi lock in for a joint birthday weekender - we don't need a lineup to know this will be SEISMIC!!! FRIDAY : THE W/ENDER : MEDi20 x T.I.D.19 at The Trinity Centre.

Thee greatest 2000s disciple of the year 4000 militant warrior stance, King Alpha fires up the Green King subs to celebrate their double digit adventures in community dubswise. Come rally round one of Bristol's best next-gen operations with the rootical steppas of Southall's Eastern Roots; your earplugs won't stop your mind (and your spine) from rumbling to creation. 10 YEARS OF GREEN KING CUTS FT KING ALPHA & EASTERN ROOTS at Green Works.

Sell out warning! Speedbass, jungletek, drag!? It can only be a bloody Mandidextrous album launch! The Bristol icon brings it home in the biggest way possible with 190BPM amen breaks, 8 hours of pounding kicks and proper dancers + a lil help from Saumari Break's footworkin' rave juggernauts. Absolutely HUGE! Lights Out w/ Mandidextrous at Sawmills.

Take your ears on a global tour in Firmly Rooted basswise HD courtesy of restless Ninja Tune adventurer Quantic. The chameleonic wanderer will keep you on your toes with soulful tropicalia, brain-melting chicha, lavish NY disco + whatever else made it into his customs-scarred record bag. Get down early for NTS / Honest Jons doña Ruby Savage serving jazz spiritualist house apertizers and post-punk curveballs. Quantic meets Firmly Rooted Soundsystem + Ruby Savage at The Trinity Centre.

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What our editors say

“ALL THIS PLUS for live music this year we welcome Bristol's own "Tender Groove Collective", a group of DJs that are sure to get you on your feet and seeing the new year in right on the dance floor. They'll be playing an eclectic mix of funk, disco, global groove and soul to delight your ears and your feet. Oh, and there'll be a free karaoke machine to use as and when you want... Get your tickets NOW!”
From: BOTTOMLESS BOOZE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY FEAT. TENDER GROOVE

“Bringing a dancer-first mindset and a deep crate of feel-good grooves, Bob stitches together warm boogie, shimmering disco, and late-night house into a high-energy mix built to keep the floor moving right through midnight.”
From: New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Bob YT

“We’re turning back the clock and transforming the entire venue into a glittering disco paradise, packed with dazzling production, incredible live performances, disco balls, confetti and non-stop feel-good anthems!”
From: ABBA DISCO WONDERLAND: NEW YEAR’S EVE

“You're invited to our annual NYE House Party. Make yourself comfortable, as we transform the Taproom into a thumping house-party, with professional audio, lighting, and immersive décor. Get stuck into high-quality funk, soul, disco and house in the 'living room' with the highly respected Red Rack'em heading up the bill, or for the Jona Lewie's among us, grab a cocktail and a chinwag in the 'kitchen'.”
From: Wiper and True's Annual NYE House Party with Red Rack'em

“LADYMONIX’s musical journey, which began in Baltimore, is deeply informed by the history of house music - shaped by the jacking sounds of Baltimore club and soulful house classics, alongside the grooves of disco and '90s pop that filled her parents' lavish basement parties. ”
From: Duvet Vous? With LADYMONIX