Ostgut Ton x 50 Weapons | The Good Robot | Hidden Agenda | Rinse FM | Waxxx Fair
*Ostgut Ton x 50 Weapons, London*
Following an enjoyably messy New Year's Day blowout, Broken & Even return to Peckham Palais with a showcase from two of Germany's hottest labels. The former department store on Peckham High Street may not be to everyone's taste, but the Palais certainly has its charms: there aren't many places, for instance, where you get to feel like you're partying in an episode of Are You Being Served? This Easter Thursday, Berlin's Ostgut Ton crew will gamely attempt to recreate the spirit of Berghain in a sticky-carpeted south London basement. Their all-star team includes Teutonic techno duo Barker & Baumecker, Berghain resident Marcel Fengler, Sandwell District's David Sumner AKA Function, and minimal techno godfather Robert Hood. Going up, the top floor is hosted by Modeselektor's 50 Weapons with Addison Groove, Benjamin Damage and Rene Pawlowitz AKA Shed displaying their wares.
*Peckham Palais, SE15, Thu*
SR
*The Good Robot, Bangor*
TGR's admirable ethos is to present quality, affordable events, and who's to argue with a £35 ticket price for their weekend-long party kicking off this Friday? It's their first major outing in a couple of years and will see DJs and MCs from a range of club nights around the collective's native Manchester converge on the impressive Hendre Hall on the edge of Snowdonia. This converted Victorian farm will shake to representatives from nights including Arthouse, Bohemian Grove, Hold It Down and Audio Farm, together with friends including self-described "reclusive perfectionist" and Detroit techno flame-keeper, Myles Sergé. While Detroit-flavoured techno and house will predominate, there's also room for more chilled sounds. In particular, be sure to check out Ninja Tunes' Loka playing a full live set live on the Sunday afternoon. There will also be films, barbecues, vintage clothing, and free on-site camping (plus teepees and B&Bs available nearby).
*Hendre Hall, Aber Road, Fri to 31 Mar*
JM
*Hidden Agenda, Dublin*
Having hosted a slew of big names from dance music's A list, promoters Hidden Agenda return to showcase an up-and-coming act, who make their Irish debut tonight. Despite only releasing their debut Starvin EP last year, Detroit Swindle have already played at some of Europe's finest clubs such as Panorama Bar, Tresor and Zoo Project. The only swindle here is that the duo are not actually from Detroit, but from Amsterdam, which is hardly a deal-breaker, given that Motor City-inspired deep house runs through these guys' veins. Like their head-nodding and foot-itching DJ sets, Detroit Swindle's productions have been described as modern interpretations of classic soul tracks with melody-heavy grooves, jazzy chords and bumpy basslines.
*The Button Factory, Curved Street, Sat*
PB
*Rinse FM, London*
There's a significant religious holiday this weekend, which means it's time for Rinse to commandeer St Fabric's Cathedral and spread the gospel of urban dance music. The Room 1 lineup is as impressively eclectic as Rinse's current evening schedule, featuring Jackmaster, Roska, Joker, Alex Nut and a live set from Dutch drum'n'bass fella Icicle. Room 2 features recently reinvigorated Bow E3 crew Ruff Sqwad, backed by grime new wave DJs Royal-T, Preditah and Spyro. MCs Skepta, Trim and P Money will be in the vicinity, too. In Room 3, Magnetic Man's Artwork delivers his disco sermon.
*Fabric, EC1, Thu*
SR
*Waxxx Fair, Liverpool*
Having not settled in their previous digs, two-year-old house and bass night Waxxx decided to open a venue of their own, "multi-purpose arts space" Haus. It shows off its versatility with the Waxxx Fair, complete with coconut shy, candyfloss stall, hook-a-duck and a fairground ride. Indoors will see Boddika offering techno alongside Levon Vincent's deep and rootsy house. Loefah plays dubstep in a second area, which is hosted by London night Church.
*Haus, Greenland Street, Thu*
MR Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago.
*Ostgut Ton x 50 Weapons, London*
Following an enjoyably messy New Year's Day blowout, Broken & Even return to Peckham Palais with a showcase from two of Germany's hottest labels. The former department store on Peckham High Street may not be to everyone's taste, but the Palais certainly has its charms: there aren't many places, for instance, where you get to feel like you're partying in an episode of Are You Being Served? This Easter Thursday, Berlin's Ostgut Ton crew will gamely attempt to recreate the spirit of Berghain in a sticky-carpeted south London basement. Their all-star team includes Teutonic techno duo Barker & Baumecker, Berghain resident Marcel Fengler, Sandwell District's David Sumner AKA Function, and minimal techno godfather Robert Hood. Going up, the top floor is hosted by Modeselektor's 50 Weapons with Addison Groove, Benjamin Damage and Rene Pawlowitz AKA Shed displaying their wares.
*Peckham Palais, SE15, Thu*
SR
*The Good Robot, Bangor*
TGR's admirable ethos is to present quality, affordable events, and who's to argue with a £35 ticket price for their weekend-long party kicking off this Friday? It's their first major outing in a couple of years and will see DJs and MCs from a range of club nights around the collective's native Manchester converge on the impressive Hendre Hall on the edge of Snowdonia. This converted Victorian farm will shake to representatives from nights including Arthouse, Bohemian Grove, Hold It Down and Audio Farm, together with friends including self-described "reclusive perfectionist" and Detroit techno flame-keeper, Myles Sergé. While Detroit-flavoured techno and house will predominate, there's also room for more chilled sounds. In particular, be sure to check out Ninja Tunes' Loka playing a full live set live on the Sunday afternoon. There will also be films, barbecues, vintage clothing, and free on-site camping (plus teepees and B&Bs available nearby).
*Hendre Hall, Aber Road, Fri to 31 Mar*
JM
*Hidden Agenda, Dublin*
Having hosted a slew of big names from dance music's A list, promoters Hidden Agenda return to showcase an up-and-coming act, who make their Irish debut tonight. Despite only releasing their debut Starvin EP last year, Detroit Swindle have already played at some of Europe's finest clubs such as Panorama Bar, Tresor and Zoo Project. The only swindle here is that the duo are not actually from Detroit, but from Amsterdam, which is hardly a deal-breaker, given that Motor City-inspired deep house runs through these guys' veins. Like their head-nodding and foot-itching DJ sets, Detroit Swindle's productions have been described as modern interpretations of classic soul tracks with melody-heavy grooves, jazzy chords and bumpy basslines.
*The Button Factory, Curved Street, Sat*
PB
*Rinse FM, London*
There's a significant religious holiday this weekend, which means it's time for Rinse to commandeer St Fabric's Cathedral and spread the gospel of urban dance music. The Room 1 lineup is as impressively eclectic as Rinse's current evening schedule, featuring Jackmaster, Roska, Joker, Alex Nut and a live set from Dutch drum'n'bass fella Icicle. Room 2 features recently reinvigorated Bow E3 crew Ruff Sqwad, backed by grime new wave DJs Royal-T, Preditah and Spyro. MCs Skepta, Trim and P Money will be in the vicinity, too. In Room 3, Magnetic Man's Artwork delivers his disco sermon.
*Fabric, EC1, Thu*
SR
*Waxxx Fair, Liverpool*
Having not settled in their previous digs, two-year-old house and bass night Waxxx decided to open a venue of their own, "multi-purpose arts space" Haus. It shows off its versatility with the Waxxx Fair, complete with coconut shy, candyfloss stall, hook-a-duck and a fairground ride. Indoors will see Boddika offering techno alongside Levon Vincent's deep and rootsy house. Loefah plays dubstep in a second area, which is hosted by London night Church.
*Haus, Greenland Street, Thu*
MR Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago.