BEATS & BARS ft. Micall Parknsun | Fri 31 Mar | Cogs Bar | £5/8 on door
Beats & Bars Birmingham host another clubbing coup for hip hop heads in the city. Now one of the UK’s hottest producers on the underground UK hip-hop scene, the dynamic MC with an effortless flow and unmistakable vocals has come along way since The Working Class Dad was released on Lowlife Records but it’s all on the relatively lowdown. Catch his rare talent live tonight with support from Joker Starr, Trademark Blud, Soloman & D7 & Ghost Town Entertainment and an equally impressive rota of accompanying DJs.
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TRMNL ft. Davide Squillace | Sat 1 Apr | Lab 11 | £15
TRMNL have returned and they’re bringing some talented underground DJs along with them. Lab 11 is a huge labyrinth full of exciting spaces for TRMNL to take over, and it’s certain to be vibrating with energy and enchanting techno rhythms on Saturday. Davide Squillace has made time in his busy schedule to bring his exciting and energetic sounds to Birmingham, playing alongside the equally impressive deep and tech house expert Matthias Tanzmann. Both have worked with a diverse range of DJs at notorious venues such as DC10 in Ibiza and they’ll undoubtedly bring a polished and unique style. Don’t miss the chance to witness these incredibly influential DJs in action.
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Scru:club presents Abandon Silence | Sat 1 Apr | Scru:club | £10/13
The Liverpool based club night Abandon Silence take a trip to the Midlands this weekend to bring their notorious night out to the clubbers of Birmingham. They’re renowned for never disappointing where line-ups are concerned. Multi-faceted career woman Magda headlines the night, a woman of many talents who not only boasts a career as a successful DJ and producer but also produces Tequila and has collaborations in fashion and art. Her music is equally visionary, with a minimalistic groovy underground feel that will no doubt fit well with the stripped back warehouse vibe of Scru:club.
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Moho: Back To The Old Skool & 3 Stacks Closing Party| Sat 1 Apr | Spotlight | £4
Moho All Stars and Love The Life DJs take it back to the 90s and 00s, think Jodeci in red leather suits, Aaliyah in Hilfiger dungarees, and Ashanti in fur boots. The 3 Stacks Closing Party also takes place room 2 with Phundo Art Molly Mikes and DJ Jacky P will be performing live. Early birds sold out fast.
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Also see our Free Weekend events preview here for our pick of no-cost clubbing.