Everyone knows that it took more than a couple of Bashmore’s finest to propel house music into Bristol’s spotlight - this has been bubbling away for years. Part of the secret to house music’s swift ascent has been a shoulder-to-shoulder relationship with disco. With house djs for Idle Hands, Futureboogie and Brstl all peppering their sets with unheard disco material, a catalyst was in place to add the euphoria and sunshine that turns club nights into parties. Epitomised by Alfresco Disco and Dirty Talk, the bond between house music and disco is now stronger than ever.
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Our recent disco recommendations
Free entry! Paradisco’s spent a decade proving disco ain’t even remotely dead yet. Now they’re chomping down on some well-deserved double digit CAKE, with PBR Streetgang and residents serving sun-stroked piano house slammers and lavish string-laden boogie to get you beaming inside and out.
10 Years of Paradisco: Christmas Steps Day Party at The Christmas Steps.
Clowncore club antics! Expect plenty of high-octane ravecore chaos and silliness from the likes of hard dance princess DJ Can’t Say No and bassline barbie DJ Daisycakes, not to mention there’s a ball pit! If you’re counting down the days til this year’s Balter and Bangface bonanzas, this one’s for you.
Odd Top presents- The Sèche Takeover at Death Disco Bristol BS1 1EL.
Diverse bag of club-baked goodies all raising cash for Medical Aid for Palestine and Campaign Against Living Miserably. Ollie Kirk steps up with Noods/Down To Earth tested trance-leaning cosmic house, bruk-out breaks and electro supplied by JPEG, bassline-heavy baile and percussive mutants from Roaming Data + more genre-agnostic selects from ascendent local heads.
Missing Linc in aid of MAP & CALM at Exchange.
Sex-positive, queer-run, underground play-party extraordinaire, reclaiming the bodily house/techno joy with Der Liebe weapon Dani Whylie in the tunnels til 4am. Dress code and membership/guest rules apply, so don’t forget to dust off your latex, lace, PVC etc…whatever your vibe is.
CLUB LOVE MEMBERS PARTY APRIL at Loco Klub.
What our editors say
“We know it’s Mighty Hoopla weekend, but if you’re not heading to London, don’t stress—we’re bringing the party to you. Expect a night of non-stop queer joy, iconic bangers, and the finest pop, disco, house, and dance sounds to keep you shaking all night long.”
From: FROOT
“It is here that we present to you the proposition to explore the beauty and wrath of some of the best in 60s and 70s soul music, across the board, including northern soul, modern soul, funk and disco. All classic, rare, and underplayed gems played in the pursuit of your groove.”
From: THE CURSE OF LOVE SOUL CLUB
“A true multi-genre selector, his sets explore sounds from across the globe, yet they are deeply rooted in the rhythms and melodies of North Africa and the Middle East—the sonic landscapes of his heritage. Whether weaving together jazz, reggae, rai, disco, or electronic music, his selections tell stories that transcend borders.”
From: Brakery w Cheb Mimo + Residents
“Ben Banjo Field – This selector’s crate is a treasure chest of deep disco cuts and forgotten gems. With an intuitive feel for the crowd and a real love for the dancefloor, Ben brings warmth, emotion, and serious musicality. This label also stands for something, a great venture that supports mental health causes – big love!”
From: Groove Garm
“Step into a disco wonderland where glitter, glamour, and good vibes reign supreme. Bristol's newest old club night is back! Leopard Print Disco, invites you to relive the golden era of gay pop, classic disco, and timeless party anthems.”
From: Spank & Cynthia's Leopard Print Disco