Portal: Jamie Jones + Skream | Sat 25 Nov | Crane | Waiting List
Hot Creations head Jamie Jones is one of the most prominent names in all of house and techno, and his Portal debut is sure to take the roof off the place. For some time, all that was known about this event was that dubstep legend turned house/techno/garage polymath Skream was playing open till close for an eye-watering nine hours. The chance to witness such a feat of endurance by one of dance music’s finest selectors was enough to justify the price of entry alone, but Jones’s inclusion has made this one unmissable. See our feature here. www.portalmusic.co.uk
Fidget: The Finale | Fri 24 Nov | Rainbow | from £13.20
On its eighth birthday, house and bass brand Fidget bids adios to the raving familia for good. Arguably no other local party can boast such a warm, welcoming atmosphere as Fidget has maintained over its lifespan – whether it take place in the warehouse or on the terrace, whether it feature rising stars or established names, the vibe has never changed. Dirtybird signee and self-styled “bearded booty-cuddling machine” Will Clarke is set to sing Fidget’s swan song with a groove-centric selection of bouncy bass bangers. Pete Graham, Joshua, Marc Spence and more co-star. Farewell, Fidget – it’s been fun. www.skiddle.com
Miss Moneypenny’s | Fri 24 Nov | Symphony Hall | £38-£48
The self-styled ‘world’s most glamorous clubbing brand’ has enjoyed an illustrious history since opening its doors in 1993. Since then the brand has branched out into radio and journeyed overseas to Ibiza and beyond, but this week it comes home to Birmingham for the first time in eight years. Think all your favourite Miss Moneypenny’s classics of the last 25 years backed by a sixty-piece orchestra. Think lasers, pyrotechnics, confetti and the best lights show imaginable. Stay on the look-out for spare tickets to this one if you can. See our feature here. www.thsh.co.uk
Hospitality | Sat 25 Nov | Rainbow | £24.75
Flagship drum & bass night featuring some of the hottest names in the game right now, from melodic duo Fred V & Grafix to junglist Danny Byrd and liquid d’n’b man Logistics. If you’re a fan of breakbeats and plunging subs, this one’s got you covered. Neurofunk innovator Mefjus headlines in the Blackbox. www.skiddle.com
Words: Greg Woodin
Published on: Wed 1 Nov 2017