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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Our recent techno recommendations

Bristol can’t get enough of Jerome Hill. The Bangface-certified twisted acid legend returns with his patented brand of heavy jackin’ techno, bringing you to 303 wiggle heaven with clattering snares and galloping tempos. JEROME HILL, thatboytim, Tape Twelve - Pulsewave at Basement 45.

You know the kind of big room, beautifully ethereal trance that makes you feel enamoured with life and want to kiss all your friends? That’s exactly what Baby Pantera deals in. The Spanish emotive trance sensation - who’s collaborated with Merca Bae and Isabella Lovestory - alights at Strange Brew for an injection of weightless euphoria embellished with experimental trap, garage and future-pop. Maximum Euphoria: Baby Pantera, Niko Demus, Salena at Strange Brew.

A big summer friends and fam affair for only a fiver! The Amity crew invites a whole host of Bristol club talent for a Brew backroom sesh including Nahda, SSLIP and Rose Again. Expect a rowdy blend of sideways electronics, bass heft and blown-out dub. Amity: Cam, Elpac & Mulholland, Nahda, R.E.D B2B SSSLIP, Rose Again at Strange Brew.

Bristol has a new cruising spot! Polish your leather and dig out your slutty sports gear as Cottage launches with its first party at Coroner’s Court. Creating a sex-positive play space for men complete with a darkroom and suitably salacious electro and techno bangers from Diszko, Sissy Boy Tears and Ni-KU. COTTAGE LAUNCH PARTY at Coroner's Court, The.

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What our editors say

“Their latest album, Midnight Forever (2024), marks a pivotal moment in their career. A love letter to the genre that shaped them, the album melds influences from UK rave, melodic techno, indie rock, and electronica into their most accomplished work yet. Midnight Forever has garnered millions of streams and widespread support from tastemakers like BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM.”
From: Delta Heavy • Bristol

“DJ Heartstring touch down at The Prospect Building on Saturday 13th September for an open-air courtyard party like no other. Euphoric trance, turbo-charged techno and heart-on-sleeve energy from one of the most exciting duos in dance music. If you’ve seen them before - you know. If not, this is the one.”
From: Open Air - DJ Heartstring, Dr Dubplate + More

“Tim Spencer is a staple of the Bristol scene, DJing since the late '90s with deep roots in the South West and beyond. From Glastonbury to Tokyo, his sets blend everything from jazz to techno, drawn from a rich vinyl collection and fresh digital cuts. He co-runs the Bigger Boat night with Olly Sundown and hosts a monthly show on Noods Radio, continuing to bring eclectic sounds to dancefloors and airwaves alike.”
From: Summer Sessions: Charlie Bones + Tim Spencer

“Sybil is a selector known for her immersive, emotionally-charged sets that blur the lines between ambient, fluid techno, trance, and breaks. Her mixes balance deep atmosphere with rhythmic intensity, guiding listeners through layered and evolving soundscapes. With appearances at spaces and festivals like Berghain’s Säule, Waking life, Monument, and Dekmantel, as well as constantly touring globally, she’s carved out a reputation for subtlety, power, and precision. Sybil will be headlining the U Paradise launch—bringing her unique blend of texture and movement to cap off the night.”
From: Weirdos Inc. Records w/ Sybil, dj_2button + more

“A true stalwart of the underground, Jerome’s sets are infamous for fusing rave, acid, industrial, hip hop, funk, and pure techno mayhem – delivered with the energy and unpredictability that only decades behind the decks can bring. Expect a masterclass in turntablism, crate-digging wizardry, and boundary-pushing sound.”
From: Techmeout Presents Jerome Hill