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

Free entry! Probably the best clubnight / pubnight in St George’s, Hexagain whips up an acid heatwave with We’re Going Deep bossman Placid alongside Spinthief’s stutterin’, cinematic electro slammers. Casual BS5 braindance action FFO: Radioactive Man, Tin Man, Clone Recs, The Black Dog. Hexagain w/ Placid, Dan Hayman & Spinthief at The Old Stillage.

Melbourne’s sonic shifter Pugilist lands in Bristol with a heady swirl of euphoric dub-techno and dreamlike soundscapes, perfectly timed with his latest debut solo album on Ruff Kutz. He’s in step with local club maestro Monika Taneska, bringing tripped-out prog tech-house and trance-tinged grooves built for the late late hours. Control Freak Recordings: Pugilist & Monika Taneska at The Love Inn.

Super hefty, wall-shaking transmissions from the Temple Meads underworld! Berghain resident and Ostgut Ton mainstay since 2012, Answer Code Request channels industrial-leaning 4/4 techno pressure, met by Surgeon Girls’ melodic, analogue-driven dancefloor force. HUGE FFO: Marcell Dettman, Ben Klock, Sandwell District. NSC Presents: Answer Code Request + Surgeons Girl at Loco Klub.

Realist Alive dial up the corkscrewing club mania and post-genre XYZ-core nonsense to stratospheric levels. Teaming up with London’s wigged-out dream-tekno krew, they present Slikback’s FIRST EVER solo live show in Bristol – the Planet Mu maverick’s finely tuned club devastation is truly something to behold! Absolutely uuuge! Realist Alive x PETRICHOR - Slikback , Hyph11e, prey coded & more at Exchange.

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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

“SUMMER IS HERE AND IT'S TIME TO PARTY Have you suffered from seasonal depression this year? We’re here to fix that - so get your sunnies on and your flippie floppies, grab your inflatable palm tree and get to the crown on June 5th to embrace British Summertime BABYYYYYY The Crown - Bristol xoxoxo Summer 2000s pop with a silly twist Expect bootleg David Guetta with a fat beat on it Dress Code not strict but highly encouraged if ur cool: 2000s summer beach party OR 2016 throwback era Got some banging DJs for you throwing happy hardcore/silly bouncy techno and generally stupid music your way. KitKat HausWife Underside Sinko 18+ Remember your ID'S!!!!!!”
From: Notizz Summer 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

“Ek4t3 Collective and Disturbo Records presents: Subterranean Frequencies An event of loud and fast tempos to deliver sonic chaos at Moor Beer. from dark, raw techno to hardcore and from breakcore to speedcore. Wild Livesets and vinyl sets to start your night in the most extreme possible. Sadistician vs HateWire (Live) VNVS1 (Live) 3Morph (Live) James GingerTwins (Live) Potatox (Vinyl Set) Nacht (Vinyl Set) Mistykore (Vinyl Set) RobV (Vinyl Set) Dvision27 (Live Visuals) Ariainthehoop (Juggling Performance) Beakcore Arcade Machine // Merch stall // Record shop area”
From: Subterranean Frequencies

“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