Something seated, socially distanced but very exciting comes to Patterns this December including some NYD action with Horse Meat Disco Queenie and I are proud to be part of. Tickets go on sale this Friday but register your interest today here Continue reading Patterns Basement : December and New Years Distanced Series
Eleven years ago I reviewed a debut disco compilation on Strut Records for DJ Magazine that would go on to become legendary – unicorns and all. Since then I’ve become lucky enough to call Horse Meat Disco part of the family – friends of Dorothy who always bring the disco, the compilations, the radio shows and the hands in the air moments of heaven. Coming … Continue reading PRS M Magazine : Horse Meat Disco Interview
This is an urgent call for everyone in the nightlife and events ecosystem. We need you to let the government know what you stand to lose culturally or economically from the ongoing shutdown of nightlife and events. The government needs to hear our stories. Whether you have been directly affected, or this has affected your friends/family, favourite venues or events, it’s time to speak up! … Continue reading Protect Music Save Culture
I’ll be honest here, I don’t like change. So when Spiller added some Sophie Ellis-Bexter vocals to Groovejet back in 2000 I wasn’t best impressed. I like my house music like my flock wallpaper, stripped back. But as the years passed and the Aspergers wiring was challenged I grew fond of the lass who was Janet’s pride and joy. Fast forward 20 years (seriously!) and … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Sophie Ellis-Bexter’s Crying At The Discotheque
The past week I have really struggled, my mental health buckling under the reality that is the new normal. The industry I love, the industry I call family is being left to flounder, life-support removed, jobs lost, hope fading. Where once a Tory Chancellor accused disabled people like me of being skivers hiding behind closed blinds, another now declares me unviable, fit only to be … Continue reading Let The Music Play
If house music is my church, disco is my shining cathedral. My nightlife is my life. Friendships made, communities created, changing lives, especially mine, forever. The love I found for myself on the LGBTQI dance floor is the reason I am here today. Disco is more than just syncopated beats and corking cowbells, it’s a reason to get up, get down and get on. Save … Continue reading Let Us Dance
Read Abi Flynn‘s life story and one thing becomes clear. Courage. Listen to her debut single and one thing becomes even clearer. Class. Listen again and you’ll note a backing singer of the regal kind. Yep, that session of magic many moons ago with Abi Flynn Queen Josephine had the pleasure of singing on, has created a slice of courage so sensational we can’t stop … Continue reading Abi Flynn’s Courage
Graham Robson from Brighton’s Gscene Magazine asked us to join him for a virtual catch up on his virtual sofa. How could we say no? Hey, how’s it going? You’ve been quite busy online. Give us the lowdown in a nutshell… K: We’re doing just what you’d expect two old lady DJs would do during a global crisis. Staying camp and carrying on. We’ve Gaffa-taped … Continue reading Gscene: Scene From The Sofa
The disco will return. Honest. Until then sending all our love to our Patterns family. Clubbers, DJs, bar staff, security and promo team. We can’t wait to wiggle with you all again soon. Message from Patterns In light of the recent government advice on COVID-19 and for the safety of our audiences, artists, staff and customers, we have taken the decision to temporarily close, with … Continue reading For our Patterns family
