Ouse Presents 90s Rave | Fri 24 Mar | Boxxed | Sold out
Ouse are taking you to the 90s baby, so dig out your funky garms and perfect those Stefani inspired space buns in preparation for the return to the rave era that defined today’s dance music. They will be pulling out all the stops to ensure that stepping into Boxxed feels like you’ve been hurled into a time machine, as projection mapping, lasers and intricate lighting are all combined to create one hell of a sensory experience. Speakers will be pumping old school sounds from a variety of genres, such as Garage, Acid House, Jungle and Drum n Bass. Tickets now sold out, so join the waiting list on the link below or watch out for resales.
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Dekmantel Selectors with Young Marco | Fri 24 Mar | The Rainbow Venues | £10
The Rainbow Venues are the only English club outside of London to host Young Marco’s latest European selector tour and it looks set to be an enjoyable evening as he treats his guests to a variety of his favourite compiled tracks. Marco Sterk is an impressive Amsterdam producer whose unique style has got him a record label with the infamous Dekmantal. His compilation includes rare and often overlooked tracks and artists, as his intense musical knowledge is showcased and shared with the crowd who will no doubt be hooked onto every intricate rhythm.
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Glitter Shit | Fri 24 Mar| The Nightingale | £3/5
An inclusive night of Midas-like clubbing gold, boasting glitter, freaks and 90’s beats. Not for the faint-hearted, but creative souls come revel. See our full preview here

Jazzie B, Soul II Soul – DJ Set | Fri 24 Mar |Hare & Hounds | £13 or 4 for £40
Warming up for their headlining slot at Moseley’s annual summer of love fest (see our Mostly Jazz preview here), an early taster from the legendary Soul II Soul sound system founding member Jazzie B. Expect nothing short of sublime soulful sounds from Marlena Shaw and Barry White to Chaka Khan to move your heart and feet. Support from MHVH & Love The Life Residents.
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Scru:club presents: Cocoon | Sat 25 Mar | Scru | £15
Birmingham’s newest clubbing addition is still steeped in mystery (see our preview here) and if you’re questioning when to go and explore it this Saturday looks like it’ll be an explosive evening. Scru have teamed up with none other than Cocoon to bring that Berlin/Ibiza rave mania to the Second city. Berlin’s own Steve Bug headlines the night, electronic music extraordinaire, who will undoubtedly be supplying magnetic tunes that can force any weary raver to their feet. He’s a perfectionist when it comes to finding the right rhythms, and combines deep house, acid and minimal techno to create the ideal musical concoction.
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