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! Brussels club angel AZO beams in live ‘n direct with outerdimensional synths and hypnotic analog drum kicks in a slick blend of acid, prog house and funk with a healthy nod to UK hardcore. Joining her, a live debut from Queerky fam The Ribbit Itch + plenty more resident techno mutations and a dreamy cuddle puddle chill-out room.
QUEERKY w/ AZO at Loco Klub.
Sell out warning! Few can claim to have bent dance music quite like A Guy Called Gerald; the architect behind Voodoo Ray and Black Secret Technology still sounds like tomorrow! Do ya homework if you haven’t already, before the Manchester mastermind locks in for a marathon all-day session, spiralling through acid house tekkers and rudeboy-funk to sci-fi jungle futurism and beyond.
A Guy Called Gerald - All Day Long at Lost Horizon.
Sell out warning! Bristol’s dub underground get their prayers answered with this seismic, intimate Brew visitation by The Earth Rocker himself! Celebrating another milestone for TiD / Dubkasm architect Stryda, Sufferah’s Choice dubplates will rumble your soul, mediated by the mighty Qualitex stacks, with Aba Shanti-I in full Falasha communion. Truly, we are blessed.
30 years of Sufferah's Choice: Stryda & Aba Shanti-I at Strange Brew.
Riggy, where ya been grrrl? Growing that purple stack til it’s towering over ya! The iconic rotter rig returns for a rare solo outing, womping Loco into the dust with Off Me Nut rave nut Spongebob Squarewave slinging the silliest hardcore mash-ups, Amen4Tekno’s Keptek riding that diesel-powered speedbass, Theo-3’s repping bassline and jackin’ house + loads more. Air horns, edits, and meme mischief aplenty!
RIGGY STARDUST RETURNS at Loco Klub.
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What our editors say
“Free entry! DJs on the decks all night Bring your brightest brigade or relax in the shade to the soothings sound of The Canteen disco parade. Sunday is the start of the hospitality weekend so why not make it feel like a proper weekend! Always upbeat, your host will be there to entertain, excite and encourage participation. With 30% discount for those hardworking hospo folk, this is where you want your week to begin (or end). And not forgetting if you're a student or a blue light card holder (inc. NHS) bring us your ID and we'll give you 10% off! Entry 18+”
From: Sunday Sessions with DJ Anessen
“DIY Space Fancy Dress encouraged! Let's travel through time and space to the 1970s. DJs Fabette, Jason Cook and Carl Smith will bring you an unforgettable night of original 70s vinyl. This time we'll be spinning space themed songs, disco, bubblegum pop, classic rock and some glam. Think silver space outfits, astronauts and aliens. Let's get creative and go out with a bang for the final Fondue of 2026! Tickets £5 Cash or Card OTD £5 via HeadFirst £4 Early Bird SOLD OUT”
From: Fondue in Space 1970s all vinyl disco
“Free entry! DJs on the decks all night Bring your brightest brigade or relax in the shade to the soothings sound of The Canteen disco parade. Sunday is the start of the hospitality weekend so why not make it feel like a proper weekend! Always upbeat, your host will be there to entertain, excite and encourage participation. With 30% discount for those hardworking hospo folk, this is where you want your week to begin (or end). And not forgetting if you're a student or a blue light card holder (inc. NHS) bring us your ID and we'll give you 10% off! Instagram: @jeevesbiscotti Entry 18+”
From: Sunday Sessions with Jeeves Biscotti
“Free entry! DJs on the decks all night Bring your brightest brigade or relax in the shade to the soothings sound of The Canteen disco parade. Sunday is the start of the hospitality weekend so why not make it feel like a proper weekend! Always upbeat, your host will be there to entertain, excite and encourage participation. With 30% discount for those hardworking hospo folk, this is where you want your week to begin (or end). And not forgetting if you're a student or a blue light card holder (inc. NHS) bring us your ID and we'll give you 10% off! Instagram: @goodlooksentertainment Website: https://goodlooksent.com/ Entry 18+”
From: Sunday Sessions with Good Looks Entertainment
“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. This Halloween we’re going back to our roots with one room, one dancefloor and limited tickets. Expect a packed dancefloor, killer tunes and a night to die for. Fancy dress strongly encouraged (Buffy, vampires, demons, Scoobies… we want to see it!) Last entry: Midnight (licence condition) The hardest thing in this world… is to dance in it. See you on the dancefloor.”
From: BENDy the Vampire Slayer