25 Years of DJ Mag II: DJ EZ | Sat 19 Nov | Rainbow | £32.50
UK garage monarch DJ EZ two-steps his way through part two of DJ Mag’s quarter-century festivities. Famed for his creative mixing and incredible stamina, a DJ of EZ’s stature hardly needs an introduction, regularly performing at world-renowned festivals such as Creamfields, Glastonbury and V Festival and winning countless awards. More recently he streamed a live, non-stop 24 hour DJ set via his website, raising more than £60,000 for Cancer Research. See our feature here.
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Chord | Sat 19 Nov | Rainbow | £20
The new underground house and techno brainchild of Luke Black makes its debut at the Rainbow Venues. Bringing promoters and brands from all over Europe together under one roof, Chord sets its sights on world domination right from the off, securing a headline slot from none other than minimal techno sorceress Magda, who will be playing her first show in the region in nine years. Joining Magda is techno connoisseur Mathew Jonson, cult favourite Jane Fitz, Daniel Bell, Matthew Burton and more. See our feature here.
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*Cancelled* EIGHT with Plastician | Fri 18 Nov | Boxxed | £10
Helping the underground to rise above the surface and into the spotlight, EIGHT provides up-and-coming producers with a platform to showcase their DJing and creative credentials at this eclectic house, techno and bass night. Headlining is bass-biased Croydon DJ/producer Plastician, the Rinse FM regular widely credited with pioneering both dubstep and grime. Supporting Plastician are Jack of Clubs, New Street Records signee F.O.D., Anton Stranger and Strutter. See our feature here.
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VOID Week 2 | Sat 19 Nov | VOID Digbeth | From £4
Emerging with a tan fresh from its summer away in Ibiza, underground house and techno brand VOID throws its second party back in Digbeth following a sold out opening night this past weekend. Set deep within a derelict monastery on Digbeth high street, VOID will be shaking with the sounds of Alex Parkin, aMo, Ashley Fern and more, pumped out by a crystal clear VOID Acoustics sound system.  
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DNB Collective | Sat 19 Nov | Amusement 13 | £13
DNB Collective journeys from the Black Country to Birmingham, throwing a housewarming party in its new home of Amusement 13. The soundtrack is liquid, dark and minimal drum and bass, so come prepared for high octane breakbeats and ground-shaking basslines from Commix, Hybrid Minds, Sam Binga and more.
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