Bristol Techno Nights

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Bristol's Techno Scene

Techno is a big deal in Bristol, book the right names or build a strong enough reputation and you’re gonna need a seriously big club to keep everyone happy. And so Bristol has Motion, masterfully converted into a 1200+ capacity nightclub from derelict warehouse via a skatepark. If Motion is Bristol’s techno castle then there’s no denying Just Jack is king. Reigning for over a decade, Just Jack have enough programming muscle to pull names like Ricardo Villalobos and Omar S. If there’s a secret to the ultimate big-room techno experience, then Motion knows it.

On the other hand, if there’s a secret to healthy techno scene, then Bristol has totally nailed it. While tickets for Just Jack, Apex and Tribe of Frog may sell in their thousands, some of Bristol’s most forward thinking techno nights have capacities for just one or two hundred. The Prison Cells at The Island have become an unlikely home to some of the most adventurous dance music in Bristol. Promoters like Room 237 and Timedance are putting out challenging and thought-provoking line-ups with past guests including the likes of Surgeon, Untold, Asusu and Helena Hauff.

If techno had a spiritual home in Bristol, it would be Lakota. With 4 rooms, a back-to-basics yard and a pair of coroners courtrooms for larger events, Lakota is Bristol’s ultimate techno playground. The venue has found favour with pervasive promoters including the electro-techno focused Get Born and bass techno masters Wide Eyes.

Amongst the city’s resident house music djs, many of Bristol’s best techno djs regularly play Bristol’s smaller clubs and bars. Dojos, The Love Inn, The Doghouse and the Small Horse Inn to name a few.

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Naarm’s unstoppable Kia lands in the Brew’s net with a clutch of triptastic techno tessellations and deep house hypnosis, paired with Nowadays’ treasured Livwutang and her signature dank and dubby 140 biz. Junior ain’t no slouch on support of course, expect smudged downtempo club psychedelia from the second those doors open. Strange Brew presents Kia + livwutang + Junior at Strange Brew.

Forma returns with another hit of twisted club tomfoolery, this time linking up with dance expremos Rut. Syz serves sculpted sound system precision and slick UK techno hybrids, perfectly tuned for the ‘floor alongside Small Crab’s percussion-driven bassweight pressure. Essential listening for contemporary bass heads into Yushh, Batu, re:ni, Rhyw, etc. Rut x forma: Syz, Small Crab, SSSLIP, Beton Brut & severine at The Island.

Club Djembe’s next shubz welcomes Girls Don’t Sync’s G33 for a feel-good UKF / speed garage sesh in her signature bumpin’ party-starter style. Her high-octane, UK club heaters will be matched perfectly by Rea’s warped bass and whompin’ grime hybrids. Tip! Club Djembe Presents: G33, Rea, DJ Polo & DJ Stolen at The Red Church.

Sell out warning! Stretch and Madruga pool resources to bring you the most seasoned traveller of the Japanese house and techno landscape. Masda’s all-killer-no-filler selections hone in on the finely tuned futuristic rhythms of Detroit, fusing it with deep, after-hours Euro-club hypnosis. Top shelf FFO: Zip, Nicholas Lutz, Lawrence, Giegling. Stretch Collective X Madruga Festival

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What our editors say

“Celebrate my birthday in style at The Queens Head pub with an electrifying day of disco, techno, and breakbeat. The soundtrack moves unapologetically between genres, blending timeless grooves with cutting-edge beats to keep the dancefloor alive. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, great drinks, and a crowd ready to move all night. Whether you're into funky rhythms or underground energy, this party promises an unforgettable mix of sounds and celebrations. Line up: The Ballbreaker Lean Allmighty Rubn Delarhythm More TBC”
From: Summer B-Day Party

“Control Freak lands in Bristol once again, this time with Naarm-based DJ & producer Pugilist in tow. With a prolific output spanning all shades of bass music, dub, jungle & techno - don’t miss a rare chance to see this sub-pressure technician on UK soil, joined by label founders/residents Control Freak and local mainstay Monika Taneska.”
From: Control Freak Recordings: Pugilist & Monika Taneska

“FAIRIES VS WITCHES (ROUND 2) Last one sold out… so if you’re reading this, consider it your prophecy The forest wasn’t ready the first time… so we’ve reopened the portal. Again. Bad idea? Probably. We’re summoning the louder, uglier, more possessed side of sound this time: jungle, hardcore, industrial techno, schranz, tribecore & acidcore (aka: music that sounds like it’s being cast in a damp cave at 3am) Mystic motion, set your notion, early birds will be gone in smoke and potion Abracadabra, don’t delay, grab your ticket, and let’s fly awayyyy @notizzcollective + @aphrodite.audio brewing chaos in the cauldron Dress code highly encouraged, you know the drill”
From: Fairies vs Witches 2.0

“Strange Brew presents: Kia + livwutang + Junior We’re excited to welcome two selectors at the top of their game on Friday 8th May livwutang is a DJ who pulls from every corner of the dance music spectrum, weaving between house, techno and bass music with a dub-wise approach. Kia heads up the Animalia label and approaches sets with a playful take on house and techno, creating a driving, psychedelic world that’s free-flowing. On warm up duties is Junior. Expect dubby left field selections from a Noods Radio regular. Artwork @guillaume”
From: Strange Brew presents Kia + livwutang + Junior

“Remedy is back for another night bringing you the best of the UK underground sounds! This month we will be welcoming AMBA who will be making the trip down from Birmingham and bringing her signature style of upbeat bass heavy tunes with her! As always, Remedy residents MadMax and Ambassador will be bringing you a selection of heavy breaks, techno, Acid, Hardcore, Jungle & Drum and Bass throughout and raising the tempo from 120-170bpm across the night! Saturday 2nd May / 10pm - 3am / Cosies £5 OTD + ticket deals in advance from here.”
From: Remedy