It’s going to be one of those weekends where the tabloid newspapers lose their shit because the UK is going to be hotter than some other places in the world. Take tha, Corfu. Up yours, Madrid. Etc etc. Temperatures are set to ‘soar’ to a ‘sizzling’ 24 degrees. We’re excited, but what about when the sun goes in and you realise that you’re only wearing a light jumper, the park is maybe a bit dark and it isn’t actually sticky July yet? Time to head inside to one of these great nights.
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. They say, C'ome shake a leg in a small club with big vibes.' Wear as little as possible.
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@ Soup Kitchen, Manchester**
Friday May 16th**
Highlife 4th Birthday w Auntie Flo @ The Art School, Glasgow
Saturday May 17th
Brian D’Souza aka Auntie Flo is busy this weekend with two parties. The Huntleys + Palmers resident (Goa by way of Glasgow) goes back to the Soup Kitchen in Manchester for what they’re calling a second helping, while on Saturday it’s up to Scotland. In celebration of Highlife’s fourth birthday ('bringing you fresh new music from corners of the world you’d least expect'), he’ll play alongside former city resident Esa Williams. Revisit 2012 album Future Rhythm Machine for a taste of what’s to come.
Rhythm Section w Frankie Valentine & Bradley Zero @ Canavan’s, London
Saturday May 17th
Speaking of rhythm, it’s Rhythm section at a new and improved Canavan’s this Saturday. Host Bradley Zero will be there as usual, alongside special guest Frankie Valentine. Last time he played the pool hall it was a big big night and to say that Bradley is excited about this time would be an understatement, promising an 'extended exploration of all things soulful'. As always, Rhythm Section is about DANCING and this is no exception. They say, 'Dress to sweat.'
Friday May 16th
Xavier De Rosnay b2b Dvno @ XOYO, London
Mak & Pasteman, Mickey Pearce @ The Nest, London
LGHTWRK LDN Launch @ Plan B, London
Genius Of Time, Mr Beatnik @ Corsica STudios, London
Alex Coulton @ Rhythm Factory, London
Iron Curtis @ Basing House, London
Oi Oi Free Party w/ DJ Q, Deadboy @ Fire, London
Zonk Disco w/ Andy Blake @ Bussey Building, London
Mark E All Night @ Plastic People, London
Wild Life @ Queen Of Hoxton, London
Apeinto @ The Basement, London
Worst Behaviour @ Effra Social, London
House Of God w/ Perc @ Tunnel Club, Birmingham
Huxley @ Sankeys, Manchester
Seth Troxler @ Sub Club, Glasgow
Benjamin Brunn @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
Derrick Carter @ The Tunnels, Aberdeen
Lory D @ La Cheetah Club, Glasgow
Erol Alkan & Ghost Culture @ Sub89, Reading
Welcome to Gorgon City @ Thekla, Bristol
Eliphino, Mickey Pearce @ The Trinity Centre, Bristol
Bondax, Karma Kid @ Motion, Bristol
Saturday May 17th
Icicle @ Plan B, London
The 2 Bears, Hot Chip Takeover @ XOYO, London
Bump & Hustle @ Bussey Building, London
Seth Troxler @ Fabric, London
Zleep LDN @ Dance Tunnel, London
Late Night LTD @ The Nest, London
Work It x Heartless Crew @ Village Underground, London
Snap Crackle & Pop @ Birthdays, London
Rhythm Section w Frankie Valentine & Bradley Zero @ Canavan’s, London
Bruk Up @ Sound Of Footwork @ Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Duke Dumont, Andy C, B.Traits @ East Village Arts Club, Liverpool
Welcome To Gorgon City @ The Warehouse, Leeds
Beats, Bats & Beers @ 2022NQ, Manchester
East India Youth @ Oldham Library, Oldham
Bicep @ The Bunatee, Belfast
Harri & Domenic @ Sub Club, Glasgow
Crimes Of The Future @ The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow
Monki @ Concorde 2, Brighton
Factory Floor @ Coalition, Brighton
Mak & Pasteman @ The Basement, Southend On Sea
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.