United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom's club scene is a wild tempestuous thing, which resists all attempts to tame it.
"British" may be an outmoded term, with many residents of these Isles preferring to describe themselves according to their national grouping. But a common bond links the English, Welsh, Scots and the Irish - soul. Whether drinking, singing, fighting or having it till dawn, there's an intensity to the recreation of the Brits.
And the party is increasingly a cosmopolitan affair. The Empire is no more - the invasions of yesteryear have been reversed. London is now a target for hedonistic youth not only from Europe but the world over. Other centres in the UK attract their share of visitors and permanent party migrants.
Like any healthy music scene, there is an obsession with new sounds and technology. House, trance, drum'n'bass, breaks, indie, pop, techno, electro, hip hop, r'n'b, garage and countless other genres and sub-genres have arrived, survived and mutated.
Whatever your tipple, it's easy to find a room of like-minded souls. As always, follow your ears. The internet's pretty useful too.
Salvation Magical London Pride party
At Hippodrome London in United Kingdom on Sat 5th July
Mr C
A Guy Called Gerald
Shane Watcha
Clint Lee
Nobody
MAIN STAGE
IGGY & THE STOOGES (Only UK Show on Sale), SUPERGRASS, GOGOL BORDELLO, THE HIVES, THE HOLLOWAYS, PLASTIC LITTLE, TODDLA T
Hosted by:
BEARDYMAN
XFM STAGE
KATE NASH, REVEREND & THE MAKERS, THE MACCACBEES, WILEY, KID HARPOON, IPSO FACTO, VIOLENT PLAYGROUND, MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS, HOSTED BY JOHN KENNEDY & EDDIE TEMPLE MORRIS
MANY MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
TOGETHER / TIMEOUT DANCE STAGE
GOSSIP, SOULWAX, MYLO (DJ SET), THE PRESETS, METRONOMY,
BOYS NOIZE, STREETLIFE DJS and UNION DJS
FINGER LICKIN’ RECORDS 10TH ANNIVERSARY STAGE
PLUMP DJS, DJ YODA, KRAFTY KUTS, THE NEXTMEN, BEARDYMAN, UTAH SAINTS, A-SKILLZ, SOUL OF MAN, DRUM ATTIC TWINS
DJ talent including Miswhite, Sharon O’ Love, Pier Morrocco, Oliver M and Elliott J Brown.
Kinky Malinki & Elevada Boat Party & After Party
At Golden Flame in United Kingdom on Sat 5th July
Zoo Thousand And Eight Music Festival
At Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in United Kingdom on Fri 4th July