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! Guts absolutely wiped the floor at Jam On The Horizon - we wouldn’t miss another education from the boom-bap troubadour! Not with Canton Mambo queen Gia Fu setting the ‘floor alight with Afro-Cuban discs and hip-swirling spins in this massive Sinai-powered session, bolstered by Pangaea hero Kesh + Popola bringing the finest in ass-shaking reggaeton, soca and afrobeats. POW! Sinai Sound ft Guts / Kesh + Popola at The Boxing Gym.

Stroom's low-lit rockstar work his magic down at the Inn; he’s blessed us with some seriously memorable dances over the years, and we’re expecting another one here. Oddball dance revivals, wonky chug, sleazy new beat and trance-induced slo-mo melters incoming. Nosedrip at The Love Inn.

For the initiated, only Willikens will do. The Salon GOAT gets real deep with a rare-opening set, stretching minimal synth slayers and acidic chug to psychedelic breaking point before Saskia fires up the subwise hardware explorations and Anina & Lynne absoultely wipe the floor with junglist domination. Secret Shade, we salute you. The Secret Shade: Lena Willikens, Lynne b2b Anina, Saskia at Strange Brew.

Sell out warning! Absolute go-hard-or-go-home belter for Zone 1 and Bris-Tek’s big birthday bash! Storming The Boxing Gym: Barcelona tekno firecracker Amygdala, bassline boss Jenny Sparks and donk sommelier DJ Bax touching down in Bris + Grandma Wubplate’s hard-dance swag and jungle euphoria from Betsy Mae. And that’s not even half of it…. ZONE 1 x BRIS-TEK / AMYGDALA, DJ BAX, JENNY SPARKS, VANDAL at The Boxing Gym.

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What our editors say

“Expect house party vibes with music varied from garage / disco / 4x4 / 140 to Jungle & DNB across the two stages as well as a fire pit and sofas! If you love a house party you won't wanna miss this!”
From: The Boxing Gym's BIG HOUSE PARTY *Updated Date*

“Dive into the abyss with non-stop floor filling-bangers from the 80s, 90s, and 00s across several channels including indie anthems hosted by Propaganda!Experience Bristol's most unique and exciting Halloween disco across two stunning museums with just one ticket. ”
From: Halloween Silent Disco - Bristol Aquarium AND We The Curious

“Our best dressed contest will crown the ultimate HallowKween of the day, so bring your most theatrical, twisted and fabulous creations. The soundtrack stays true to Judy’s with disco, house and queer pop keeping the energy high while the lineup of drag and DJs is revealed soon.”
From: Judy's HallowKween Party

“Into every generation, a Slayer is born… This Halloween, it’s BENDy. Grab your stakes and sharpen your fangs as BENDy the Vampire Slayer sinks its teeth into The Cider Box for a night of killer pop, disco and dancefloor bangers.”
From: BENDy the Vampire Slayer

“This October, we’re teaming up with legendary party curators Twisted Time Machine to present ABBAWEEN - a Halloween spectacular dedicated to the greatest pop group of all time. Expect dancing, performances and non-stop ABBA, 70s and disco all night long.”
From: ABBAWEEN: A Halloween ABBA Special