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!

It’s the annual joy of In:Motion opening! Italian techno maestro Joseph Capriati headlines alongside returning local-turned-global hero Eats Everything and an all-star cast including Breach, B.Traits, Horse Meat Disco and more. Definitely something for everyone at this.
22:00 – 06:00 | Motion | Sold out, check for resale tickets on the event
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Bad vocalists do not fear. Autotune karaoke is here to make you sound just the right side of synthy. If it’s good enough for Cher, it’s good enough for you. Now get down to the newly opened Milk Bar in Old Market and start belting out some classics.
20:00 – 01:00 | Milk Bar | No price listed at time of writing
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It’s the rave of the decade! ……Part 2! All aboard the Alfresco Disco bus for a secret adventure to a three-stage rave. For those worried about weather, the boys that run it assure us that all three stages are undercover so you won’t get wet. Except from being a sweaty raver that is!
15:00 – 23:00 | Secret location | Tier Four tickets for £30
https://www.facebook.com/events/906197232825427/

Day 2 of In:Motion’s opening weekend sees living legends Roni Size & Krust present Full Circle. Seriously, what could be more Bristol than this? Get down, drink some cider and periodically ask your mates if they’re “alrighhhttt me babber?” as you dance to our city’s finest drum & bass.
22:00 – 06:00 | Motion | Final release tickets at £23 https://www.facebook.com/events/582234588617735/

For those not ready to let the weekend die, head to the Gallimaufry for the Bristol Sessions. Live music featuring local talent, and even you can put yourself forward for a chance in the spotlight! Pop some money in the bucket and enjoy a Sunday night beer with pals.
19:30 – 23:00 | The Gallimaufry | Pay what you want
https://www.facebook.com/events/1741904559392549/
Professional party girl Rachael Williams wears many different nightlife hats. Door girl, DJ, promoter, music journalist, propper-up-of-bars and fountain of DJ knowledge and gossip. She’s written for Resident Advisor, Ibiza Voice, Pulse Radio and ran legendary London gay bar Dalston Superstore’s online magazine for over three years.