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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It’s telling how many treasured party institutions earned their stripes at The Croft - and how they’re all flocking back! If you’ve seen Paradisco touch decks anywhere, you know the drill: rapturous disco euphoria and life-giving diva house to fend off the perennial blues. Nobody does it better. Paradisco Returns To The Croft at The Croft.

The last Club Love of the year comes down your chimney! It’s pure XXXmas dancefloor euphoria: Leztopia’s Elianne eases you in with silky house and garage, Amor Ante ups the energy with their signature bass heaters, and Eminent takes the room to a trippy late-night climax. Stir in a performance from couture latex royalty Marnie Scarlett + a naughty-list-worthy Christmas market and you’re getting well and truly sleighed… Festive Fetish Fuckery

Cosy season is well and truly upon us and Misscoteque got the memo... after that dreamy day out at Bridge Farm they’re hosting another downtempo afternoon soiree, this time transforming Bedmo’s 17th century church into a comfy queer paradise filled with soft furnishings, herbal tea and slinky, sensual grooves. Put on your saturday best, we're going to church

Celebrate ACAB day and support vital anti-carceral action! Grime experimentalist M.I.C. joins forces with bass and drill producer Nammy Wams, industrial dub dissenter Ossia links with improv luminary Dali, plus more live sets from punk rapper Taliable and a certain dykehall legend. Then there’s Alya L’s emotive club NRG and baile funk futurist Gus on DJ duties… SNOG and Grove are spoiling us. SNOG join forces with Grove for a fundraiser night of industrial dancehall, dub, grime , Baile funk, noise & more. Featuring live sets from Ossia + Dali de Saint Paul, M.I.C. + Nammy Wams, t l k + Rael and Grove. DJ sets from Alya L (PTS) and Gus (Baile do Futuro)

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What our editors say

“CELINE DIJON - Party starter and founder of Get On Festival, Celine Dijon brings high-energy, genre-spanning bangers to the dance floor. With a wicked Voices Radio show under his belt, expect acid house, disco, and everything in between.”
From: Blue Marbles

“Club Love is Bristol’s home for queer hedonism; inclusive, sex-positive, and beautifully unpretentious. A place where disco meets house and electro, where the lights drop low and the energy stays high. Come early, stay late, and let the music pull you somewhere you didn’t plan to go.”
From: CLUB LOVE MEMBERS PARTY - JANUARY

“Lost Horizon Bristol is honoured to welcome a true icon of UK dance culture as Greg Wilson celebrates an incredible 50 years behind the decks. Beginning his journey in 1975 at just 15 years old, Greg emerged from the original disco era and went on to shape the foundations of modern DJ culture in the UK. From his early residencies at the Chelsea Reach to becoming a pivotal figure in the evolution of electro-funk and the art of mixing, his influence resonates through every corner of today’s dance music landscape.”
From: GREG WILSON - 50 Years

“ALL THIS PLUS for live music this year we welcome "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.”
From: BOTTOMLESS NEW YEAR'S EVE DISCO Feat. "Tender Groove Collective"

“Get ready for the ultimate disco spectacular as ABBA Disco Wonderland welcomes you to ring in the New Year in true party fashion. Expect a night bursting with colour, sparkle, and pure disco energy, featuring: A dazzling ABBA Live Drag Queen Show bringing your favourite hits to life Disco Wonderland DJs spinning the best of the ‘70s & ‘80s, and power-hours of ABBA back-to-back for the ultimate singalong experience Dynamic Disco Wonderland Hosts guiding you through the night and creating unforgettable moments Special group discounts for parties, squads and crews Great drink prices all night long Doors open late – we party into the early hours”
From: ABBA Disco Wonderland | Bristol NYE