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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Our recent disco recommendations

Worldwide FM’s Santa Leticia beams in with a goodie bag of sun-kissed sounds to nurture your soul and get your body moving. Expect cumbia, jazz, funk and disco gems from the Andalusian selectora as she steers the cosmic groove spaceship for La Bomba’s next transmission. Vibrant sounds of the Caribbean, Africa & Latin America

Sell out warning! Smooth operator and 808 maestro Egyptian Lover is bonafide dirty disco royalty. Pioneering sleazy electro boogie funk since the 80s, there’ll be cowbells, NSFW bass and vocoder vocals aplenty as the LA legend comes through to raise the Loco roof. A real bucket list booking from the Paradisco crew! Electro pioneer and King Of The 808 touches the tunnels for the first time

We’re still reeling from Zen Arcade’s last knees up with Optimo… now they’re back, serving their classic mix of freaky italo sleaze and choice grooves from Houghton regular/Disco Elements don Rob Mello + Zen Arcade’s ever-reliable Ellie Anderson. Big look FFO: Jonny Rock, Craig Richards, Soundstream, David August. ZEN DOWN THE INN

Club Love serves another steamy dose of sex positivity and subterranean hedonism! Dust off your pink latex and dress to impress dears, cos Shameless Hussies and queer culture icons Wildblood & Queenie will be keeping things seductive with their patented mix of dirty disco and decadent house ‘til 4am. BLUSH - BITE - REPEAT

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What our editors say

“Joining him is Worldwide FM resident and Girl on Girl founder Miss Mash. Mash is an artist who follows no single route when approaching set curation. A true lover of all sounds deep and soulful. With an emphasis on exploring music from near and far, Mashas sets cross countries and continents with one ultimate goal of sharing music that resonates with her. Known for being eclectic and energetic, her sets seamlessly blend from Lovers Rock to Samba, Arabic Pop to Broken Beat, house to disco and further afield.”
From: Balance w/ Tim Garcia

“Coren is a queer DJ known for their irresistible energy and commitment to the colour orange. Their dance floors are a place to release your struggles, remember why you’re alive, and connect through joy and sweat. Come as you are, bring your rage, bring your tears, and shake a$$ til you’re out of your head and into your body. Their obsession with all flavours of dance is infectious. They fuse playful, groovy and euphoric sounds from funky, afro and tech house, bass, breakbeat, garage, nu-disco and more.”
From: NONBINARAVE

“Gourmet Sound Kitchen are back again for another After Dark bonanza. This time we’re showcasing big time Bristol DJ: Don’t Admit Defeat and a debut from the Italian dream: Camikaze. Expect Michelin star tunes, disco, house, groove and funk as the family of four chefs return to the booth.”
From: Gourmet Sound Kitchen presents Chef’s Kiss

“Miscellaneous genres; miscellaneous queers. Free entry. We’re not on social media so bring your best girls, gays, and theys. A evening an of bouncy house, disco, pop, techno, uk garage, and silliness. Let’s misc it up and play.”
From: Misc

“Join us at Stokes By The Orchard on Friday 27th March, 8PM–1AM for a night of disco-soaked rhythms, soulful DJ selections and tropical, groove-heavy beats made for moving. Expect warm funk, feel-good soul and dance-worthy sounds that build energy and keep you locked into the rhythm all night long.”
From: DJ SOULCIAL