Rachael Williams

For every raver gearing up for the double-whammy of New Years Eve followed by New Years Day (optional disco nap inbetween is up to you dear readers), nothing is more enticing that Motion’s epic NYD lineup. It’ll be worth it even if you puke on yourself at least once before getting yourself deodorised and glitterised […]

Joris Voorn comes to Bristol for the first time on Saturday at Motion. We spoke to the Dutch master of techno and house before his big south west debut. What record never leaves your bag/memory stick? – Knights of the Jaguar. This must be the best techno track of all time. What was the first record […]

December is almost upon us and that means that age-old struggle: blow your wages on the party season or gifts for your loved ones. If you’re opting for the former (or you have enough cash to splash to do both) then read on for this weekend’s dancefloor delights. FRIDAY HomoElectric Mancunian party starters Homoelectric travel […]

It’s getting darker earlier, and your bank account is looking like the first of the month can’t come soon enough, amirite? Which means you need a wide range of dance floor options to suit all tastes and budgets, from bookshop parties, to raving with Bicep; welcome to your weekend! FRIDAY Scott Xylo DJ Set/visuals + […]

Submerge Festival As Bristol’s newest festival prepares to descend on the city this weekend, we caught up with festival director Mike Pony (of beloved queer night Horseplay) to find out what unique offerings Submerge has in store and why Bristol needs more arts festivals… Sum up Submerge for us in one pithy tagline Sensational live […]

Does Christmas music bring you out in hives? Do the illuminated countdowns of the shopping days left until the 25th December make you want to run away screaming? Do you look at dejected dads trailing round town after their families and think “same, mate, same.” Then we have the perfect antidote for you. Online shopping, […]

The world, or maybe just America, but certainly the environment, might be coming to a crashing halt with the new president-elect this week. But don’t fear we’ve got a whole schedule of events that you can be sure would piss off the most evangelical republican in the reddest of red states in the middle of […]

The temperature’s dropped and your mind is set on hot cocoa, bonfires, fireworks and warm snuggly jumpers… well, that would be one way to do winter. The other is to don your beer jacket, get sweaty on the dancefloor and dance off the holiday weight before it even creeps in. Here’s this weeks picks to […]

DYING TO BE DANCING: HALLOWEEN EDITION Once upon a time Halloween costumes consisted solely of spooky outfits like witches and mummies and Dracula. Now they’re mostly “sexy” versions of the latest meme. Now, there’s space for creative license sure, but c’mon, lets head back to our pagan roots and try scaring each other rather than […]

DYING TO BE DANCING 21ST – 23RD OCTOBER One of the funnest nights of the year awaits… no, not Halloween’s that’s next week’s “one of the funnest nights”, it’s actually local-favourite Simple Things, back again with another stellar line-up over the whole weekend. For those that didn’t snap up tickets, don’t fear, we’ve got your […]

DYING TO BE DANCING: CRYSTAL BALL EDITION A treat for all you dance floor freaks… two columns in one week! This time we take a look into my crystal ball… sorry my disco ball… into your dance floor future. I am getting a vision of you on New Years Day 2017 getting dressed trying not […]

FRIDAY Hush – Girls Club – LBTQ+ friends Here’s one for ladies that like ladies: Hush Girls Club heads to the Queenshilling this Friday for a night of talking, laughing, loving, breathing… oh and probably dancing and drinking what with this being a nightlife column and all. Just remember this is an LGBT event for […]

Have you check out Bump Rollerdisco? Who doesn’t want to relive their teenage years by strapping on some skates and throwing some shapes? Because the BUMP crew have got your back. Based in Bristol, but providing mobile roller disco around the country at festivals and across London, these beauties have carved out a niche nightlife space […]

  Dying to be dancing? Oh October. The weather is turning. Cosy jumpers on. Hot chocolates with marshmallows. OR… go out dancing, drink yourself a beer jacket, grind up against some randoms and get sweaty! FRIDAY Rumble in the Jungle 5 – Lakota + Coroners Why can’t you get painkillers in the jungle? Cos the […]

Dying to be dancing Oh hello fresh paycheck! How may I spend all the disposable aspects of you in one weekend? There’s Bristol karaoke bars, unmissable raves, club openings and ALL THE BEER you can keep down. Yes that’s right it’s the first weekend of the month comin’ atcha like Cleopatra! FRIDAY In:Motion Opening – […]

Bodywork Bristol party crew Bodywork step up to the plate for our very first in the Get To Know series where we find out the skinny on the city’s nightlife from the people who make it actually happen. Running now for just over two years, Bodywork has made a sweaty splash on the scene with some […]

Dying to be dancing this weekend? Ready to reset your bank balance to zero ahead of your next paycheque? Itching for an end-of-the-month fling? Or perhaps you’re in need of some disco stretches to limber you up for the coming academic year. We’ve hand-picked the best parties and more happening across Bristol for you this […]

Dying To Be Dancing: 16th to 18th September Student loan just come through and needs to be spanked in the shortest amount of time possible? Or need to know where the students won’t be so you actually get served at the bar more than once in an evening? We’ve picked the most interesting and diverse […]

DYING TO BE DANCING 2nd – 4th September FRIDAY Trancelation Presents: The Residents Either trance is back en vogue or it never really went away, and was just bubbling under the surface ready to unleash itself on your ears again. Let’s face it, anything’s possible at the Blue Mountain Club. There’s a five am finish, there’s […]

Dying to be Dancing Ready for a bank holiday blowout? Liver recharged after a week in the office? If you’re dusting off your dancing shoes for an explosive three nights of partying then read on to discover all the diverse shenanigans and shindigs our magical city has to offer… Friday 45 Live Summer Sessions Presents […]

Dying to be dancing Money burning a hole in your bank account? Dignity to lose? Or perhaps all your plans fell through and you’re in need of an emergency backup session. Here at Best of Bristol we’re your pals and we’ve got your back. Here’s all the fun that’s happening this weekend: Friday Musu Terrace […]