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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A new night dedicated to spotlighting Afro-electro sounds and selectors! Soiree D’Afro Club launches in style with Manchester’s DJ Respekt Afrika on the soul-rooted Afrohouse alongside SaiSounds putting Somali house and tech on the Bristol map. Plus residents DJ Keuph and DJ Frazzed will be filling The Crown with plenty more gqom, house and techno heat. Soiree D'Afro Club presents at The Crown.

Two total pros inna dreamy all-night b2b Bank Holiday Sunday session for the heads and movers alike. World-conquering Mix Nights / Soft Raw L.E.G.E.N.D. Danielle’s wiggling electro / UK bass fusion meets the playful sunshine-filled grooves and heavy UKF selections of Balamii’s in-house house queen, Amaliah. No need to pull a Monday sicky, cos you’ll be feeling euphoric AF the morning after this. Strange Brew presents: Danielle & Amaliah all night long at Strange Brew.

Thunderdome terrorcore and black metal breakcore congeal in this absolute daylight horrorshow pushing Moor Beer’s BPM counter to breaking point. Rarely do we get anything as fierce as this in town, to be frank – so succumb to the punishing hellnoise of Sadistician & HateWire + 3Morph’s galloping acid and hardtek hardware. If Baphomet did free parties … they’d bang like this. Subterranean Frequencies at Moor Beer Co.

Calling all dancefloor luvvers and club divas, popstar of the moment Mel 4ever serves up high-femme glitch-pop in the service of conceptual rave icons Fagbutt. They’re on a mission to guarantee you the night of your life with Por Detroit’s Kodemul supplying sxc techno, Dani Whylie serving crunchy 4x4 flex + Chido Wey’s delish delicacies keeping your energy high all the way through to 4am. FAGBUTT presents: LOVER'S MISTAKE at The Island.

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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