Join us for a dance party at one of Bristol’s most unique and welcoming venues. Early Nights is a private party that hopes to bring dancers, audiophiles, and music heads together in one vibesy spot.

From 4:30pm to 11pm our musical hosts will play tunes across the spectrum of genres from house, disco, jazz, funk, Balearic and anything that gets your feet moving. The Light Ship’s all-wooden structure makes our carefully-chosen sound system sound even better.

We’re inspired by David Mancuso’s 1970s Loft parties in New York, and the Lucky Cloud parties in London. The event also celebrates the expansive music selections of Giles Peterson and the whole crew at Worldwide FM. The music, dance, and comfort of our guests is a priority. We’ll provide a free cloakroom (though it will be unattended) and the tunes, so you just need to bring your dancing shoes.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our community to our first ever Early Nights party.

We’re asking for £7 to help cover some of the PA costs however if money is tight we’re operating a free no questions asked guestlist, just contact [email protected]

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ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
The Lightship is a real boat that is now permanently moored in Bathurst Basin. As a historic vessel, that used to be dragged out into the Bristol channel as a mobile lighthouse, it does not have a lift or flat surfaces throughout. There is a ramp from harbour onto the boat. The toilets and lobby are on this flat level. There are 13 steps down into the hull where the bar and dancefloor are located. There are another 4 stairs from bar level down onto dancefloor. There are 2 steps from welcome lobby onto boat bow where the outdoor seating comprises of 4 picnic tables. Toilets comprise of 2 x cubicles, 1 x cubicle & urinal.

Any other queries on accessibility please ask [email protected] x

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SAFER SPACES POLICY:
Being amongst community, hearing music and dancing without distraction is very important to a lot of the folks who come to Early Nights. It’s okay if you come here simply looking for a fun time out, but we do ask that you respect the importance that this place holds to other people inside by following a few guidelines.

Crucially, we have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or other discriminatory language or actions. Please do not stare at anyone. And remember that if you want to touch another guest or someone who is working, ask first if it’s okay.

Also, please do not use your mobile phone or take photos when you’re on or around the dance floor. If you need to use your phone for any purpose, just step away to the bar or another area in the space.

Finally, we ask you to minimise conversations on the dance floor to help us keep the space for people who really want to dance. If you wanna have a long chat with friends, or hang out and listen to the tunes, there are a lot of other great places you can go do those things in the space.

If anyone or anything makes you feel unsafe while you’re inside, please go to the front desk or music selectors and they will help you out.

Thank you! And have fun!

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Safer spaces policy thanks to Nowadays in NYC

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