The modern speakeasy – London’s best
Intentionally hard-to-find, accessible through anonymous alleyways, sitting behind unremarkable iron gates, the speakeasy is back – and, as is usual with the latest in in-vogue nightlife, London is...
View ArticleJohn Digweed revives Bedrock club nights
Bedrock had a huge following at Heaven nightclub in Charing Cross for six years until 2004, with bookings that included Carl Cox, Grooverider and LTJ Bukem.
View ArticlePing pong parties bounce across the capital
These events, held every other Tuesday, are billed as “the coolest ping pong parties on the planet” and involve two floors of tables with live music, visual art performances and a bar. We caught up...
View ArticleParty like it's 1929
The organisers of Prohibition realised, when they first started throwing these 1920s shindigs back in 2008, how much more attractive club-goers look in any kind of period finery. Flat caps, brogues,...
View ArticleApril Clubbing Guide
1. Mulletover @ Pulse, April 5Early birds will already be in the know, but this night under the Blackfriars arches at new superclub Pulse is a great way to kickstart the four-day Easter weekend. Star...
View ArticleSwitch - review
An improbable thriller in which Eric Cantona plays a Parisian police chief who pursues a young woman (Karine Vanasse) for murder. She protests her innocence, saying her identity has been stolen. But...
View ArticleTop five places to microclub and make it to work in the morning
Early Doors DiscoAt 6pm each Wednesday, this quirky shop turns into a dance floor. The music at Early Doors Disco is indie, pop, electro and 90s hip hop and soul. You can even request your favourite a...
View ArticleSummer Camp!
If you spent the greater part of your childhood wishing you’d been born in America so you could go to summer camp, the Old Vic tunnels might just be your new best friend.
View ArticleNotions of Englishness at Rich Mix
It’s a strange circumstance that a St Patrick’s day in London welcomes anticipation, jollity and a bevy of activity, while the day of celebration dedicated to the English patron saint (that’s April 23...
View ArticleLondon's top five alternative club nights
As one of the world’s leading cities for nightlife London naturally caters for all – from 1000+ capacity all-nighters to boutique soul session DJ sets and one-off pop-up raves, but if the distinct lack...
View ArticleMay clubbing guide
1.Cadenza Vagabundos @ Proud2 on May 5For the big May bank holiday weekend, there’s an equally big party. For the first time ever, international DJ and production sensation Luciano is bringing his...
View ArticleGoblin King's Masquerade Ball
Lords and Ladies of Misrule, you are hereby invited by the Goblin King to his annual night of revelry and mischief. For one night only miscreants and misfits rule at his masquerade ball in the Old Vic...
View ArticleParty Boys: Interview with...krankbrother
ES: Hi Danny, so what is krankbrother?DC: It's myself and Kieran - brothers and best mates; a London-based party and booking agency and our DJ name.
View ArticlePaul Kalkbrenner one-off gig at HMV Forum
The legendary electronic music producer Paul Kalkbrenner, who continues to sell out every tour and festival, is playing a one-off gig at the HMV forum next Friday (May 25) - find out for yourself why...
View ArticleBLOC FESTIVAL 2012
WHAT: A massive dance and electronic festival with a dizzying line-up of stonking acts that lasts through the weekend.
View ArticleJune Clubbing Guide
1. Bonobo @ Oval Space on June 1Playing his only London date before jetting off on a North American tour, trip-hop troubadour Bonobo (aka musician and producer Simon Green) comes to this sparse east...
View ArticleHave yourself a rumpus
'Is my tail wonky?' I find myself staring at the behind of a man dressed as a tiger wearing the tail of a fox. I make a slight adjustment, give him a pat, and send the tiger-fox on his way. I need to...
View ArticleCelebrate London 2012 at Chinawhite
London’s infamous members club, Chinawhite, is set to open its doors to the world’s greatest athletes this summer after joining partnership with The Last Lap to host 17 exclusive events set to coincide...
View ArticleEastern Electrics Festival 2012
Stepping it up a gear for 2012, Eastern Electrics are back this year with a festival bang, bringing the best in electronic music to the Greenwich Peninsula in August – not all the fun is happening at...
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