With the weekend fast approaching, so is the need to plan how you’re going to let your hair down and escape that hellish week at work. Promoters and nightclubs all strive to get the best line ups and best ideas to draw in the UGrooving crowd; it can be a challenge deciding what the best option for you is. We at UGroove have decided to put together a weekly round-up of our ‘top picks’ to help keep it simple. We’ve selected what should be set to get those heart rates pumping with events from all the way up North to the down and dirty South of England.

Down South

Spilt Milk ‘Opening Terrace Party’

TBA London

Saturday 19 May, 1pm-10pm

Secret Location

£15

Line Up:
Tom Clark, Daniel Dreier, Chris Maran, Lee Rands, Tred Benedict

This summer our opening party will take place in a brand new unused outdoor space. So expect another year of the highest quality Dj’s, producers and label showcases the industry has to offer as they take to their stage for another action packed summer of outdoor parties. Topping the bill for the opening party are 2 extremely talented DJ & producers from one of the important and highly respected labels to come out of Germany. It’s been Spilt Milk’s goal to get these guys over this summer, so it gives them great pleasure to announce that the first of many headliners this summer will be a Highgrade Records Showcase with label boss Tom Clark and Bar 25 resident Daniel Dreier.

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Cocoon Heroes

Electric Brixton

Friday 18 May, 10pm-7am

Town Hall Parade, SW2 1RJ

£25

Line Up:
Sven Vath, Sascha Dive, Geddes, Chris Stanford, Tred Benedict

LWE and Cocoon join forces to present to you a very special set from Cocoon boss Sven Väth, who will be joined by one of the hottest talents on the Cocoon roster at the moment – Sascha Dive. This is the first full Cocoon show with Sven and the gang in London for quiet some and with such a special line up we expect it’s going to be a popular affair.

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Krankbrother BBQ Terrace & Loft Party

Loft Studios

Saturday 19 May, 4pm-4am

77-81 Scrubs Lane, NW10 6QP

£25

Line Up:
DJ T, Todd Terie, Krankbrothers, Nick Lawson, Adeline, Ashley Wild

After a long winter of discontent, krankbrother open its season of outdoor parties with a special line up at one of their favourite venues – which will include an outdoor terrace, a loft and a warehouse space. They’ll also have a delicious BBQ on the go all day. Butcher & Baker will be serving up some hearty American food offering an American Po’ Boy classic; the Philly Cheesesteak! To suit the warmer weather and the pleasant surroundings, Krankbrother have booked two pioneers of the modern disco sound – Todd Terje and DJ T.

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Up North

Louche Presents The Garden Get Together

Mint Club, Leeds

Saturday 19 May, 10pm-6am

8a Harrison St, LS1 6PA

£12

Line Up:
Dyed Soundorom, Genius of Time and Residents

They welcome back one of their favourite guests this May; the ever impressive Dyed Soundorom returns to Mint Club, joined by the live house duo Genius Of Time for their Leeds debut. Saturday 19^th is one of a series of ‘Garden Get Togethers’, a shindig thrown with the help of Croatia’s magnificent Garden Festival, where Louche are hosting a party this summer.

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Motion

The Other Rooms, Newcastle

Saturday 19 May, 10.30pm-3.30am

Times Square, NE1 4EP

£12

Line Up:
Miguel Campbell, Richy Ahmed and Residents

Fresh from smashing Digital, Motion are now approaching their 2nd Birthday! To celebrate two whole years they return to where it all started, The Other Rooms. The first year was unbelievable and the second just might have even topped that, from boat parties to Cosmic Ballroom to NO.28, theCUT and Digital, it’s been a massive year. To mark the occasion Motion have brought in two of the most respected British artists of the moment, Miguel Campbell & Richy Ahmed. Both firm staples of Jamie Jones & Lee Foss’s Hot Creations imprint.

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MUSTACHIO!

Rainbow, Birmingham

Saturday 19 May, 9pm-4am

160 High St, Digbeth, B12 0LD

£10

Line Up:
Ian Blevins, Moustache Mamas, Matt Cooper & Residents

We all know by now what to expect from the crazy MUSTACHIO! crew – no expense spared on decor, costumes, parades, themes & of course Moustaches. Since they have introduced these guys to you at the Rainbow ravers have always been good sports & got involved with whatever vibe they have thrown, so they’re back for another party with the theme this time being FIVE KINGDOMS.

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On Saturday 9^th June, Boston party starters and masters of the slow jam, Soul Clap journey into West London for eight, epic, unadulterated hours for A Night With…

FREE SOUL CLAP MIX

As part of their extensive Efunk Album tour, which has taken them from Miami, Rome, Paris, New York and Berlin, unleashing the Soul Clap signature sound, leaving people grooving and moving together in intergalactic harmony.  Efunk (Everybody´s Freaky Under Natures Kingdom) is the duo’s debut album released on Wolf+Lamb and shows them teaming up with a few close friends. Outside of the studio and back on the dance-floor the boys have a very special summer mapped out picking up the baton as new residents of Ibiza’s finest DC10.

The last couple of years have borne witness to the rise and rise of the Soul Clap phenomenon. Remix masters at work, they push out a mixture of influences that texture their original productions as well as their famous colourful edits. Influenced from the likes of Larry Levan and David Mancuso, infamous for playing outside of specific labels and genres, Soul Clap sets are something of a variety show roller-coaster, which change BPMs, genres and emotions throughout, something which is a signature from the Wolf+Lamb experience. Be prepared for ups and downs, smiles and frowns.  Free your mind, and your ass will follow.

A Night With…Soul Clap will take place at the stunning Loft Studios on Scrubs Lane in West London.

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With the weekend fast approaching, so is the need to plan how you’re going to let your hair down and escape that hellish week at work. Promoters and nightclubs all strive to get the best line ups and best ideas to draw in the UGrooving crowd; it can be a challenge deciding what the best option for you is. We at UGroove have decided to put together a weekly round-up of our ‘top picks’ to help keep it simple. We’ve selected what should be set to get those heart rates pumping with events from all the way up North to the down and dirty South of England. Don’t forget you’ve got an extra day to party this weekend…

Down South

Cadenza Vagabundos

Proud2

Saturday 5 May, 9pm-6am

The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DY

£27.50

Line Up:

Luciano, Reboot, Maayan Nidam, Alex Picone, Zombie Soundsystem & more 

For the first ever time in the UK, international DJ and production sensation Luciano is bringing his Vagabundos crew to party together in the UK. As well as the Cadenza boss himself, the likes of Reboot (live show), Maayan Nidam & Alex Picone will all play together in an exclusive show!

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Creche

Secret Location

Sunday 6May, 12pm-4am

East London

£25

Line Up:

Maceo Plex, Art Department, Alexis Raphael, Cozzy D, Lee Brinx, James Pople

May see’s London’s Crèche host a mammoth 11 hour stint at a secret London location, topping the cities offerings as ‘one to be at’ this bank holiday. Crèche bring a taster of what’s to come in Ibiza (stay tuned, friends) as the event is queued for a midday start at an outdoor venue with international diamonds Maceo Plex and Art Department due to soundtrack with blissful underground, jazzy beats stretching into the final leg as it heads on indoors until the 4am finish. Resident DJs Alexis Raphael and Cozzy D join the line-up along with Lee Brinx and James Pople. UGroove TV will be on side to capture everything going down – oh yes, bring your best party face

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Desolat & 2020Vision Day-Night

Secret Location

Sunday 6 May, 12pm-6am

London TBA

£25

Line Up:

Loco Dice, Ralph Lawson, Martin Buttrich, tlNl, Guti, Simon Baker, The Martinez Brothers, PBR streetgang, Debukus, Danny Raper

Having already helmed some stunning terrace and warehouse parties in London, 2020Vision have teamed up with Loco Dice’s influential Desolat label to put on another mouth-watering house and techno extravaganza on May 6th. The huge clash of contemporary titans is due to take place in a secret, three-roomed venue and will play out for 18 hours, both inside and outside, with two very special sets from headliner Loco Dice (one day, one night), plus offerings from both labels’ current crop including Martin Buttrich, Ralph Lawson (also 2 sets), Simon Baker, tINI, The Martinez Brothers, Guti, Debukas, PBR Streetgang and more.

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Berlin Berlin: Egg Birthday Weekend

The Egg

Saturday 5 May, 12pm-6am

200 York Way, Kings Cross, N7 9AP

£15

Line Up:

Monika Kruse, Kaiserdisco, Edwim Oosterwal, D.Ramirez, Pegano

For a number of years now Berlin has been the hotbed for clubbing, DJs and music – and here at the club, Egg will be bringing you a slice of the German capitals happenings with top German DJs, cabaret performances and decadent decor organised . On their Birthday expect the madness, chaos and all fun we’ve become accustomed to for this event. DJs flown in from Germany’s capital representing the contemporary sound of present day Berlin will be the undoubtable German Queen of techno Monika Kruse, classic tech act – Kaiserdisco and the up and coming CJ Hartmann – plus many more.

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Up North

System & Louche Terrace Party

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

Sunday 6 May, 3pm-6am

Aquatite House, Water Lane, LS11 9UD

£20

Line Up:

Visionquest, Seth Troxler, Shawn Reeves, Ryan Crosson, Tobi Neumann, Bicep & more

For this instalment, the party will shift to the newly renovated Mint Warehouse which has more space, a punchy Funktion One sound system, a vast outdoor terrace with another F1 and plenty of rawness all throughout making it the perfect spot for a sprawling Summer party. The goodness is set to roll on for 15 hedonistic hours both inside and out at this this new, 3 roomed venue with Louche, System and local crew Flux supplying plenty of resident talent to back up the main acts.

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Shindig 20^th Anniversary

Hoults Yard, Newcastle

Sunday 6 May, 1o.30pm-4am

Walker Road, NE6 2H

£17

Line Up:

Carl Cox

Shindig: Recrafted, Re-invented and remixed since 1992…That only means one thing. This Sunday, Shindig are celebrating 20 years of house music and 20 years of Shindig. Join them in toasting to one of the most ever changing and influential genres of music, with Carl Cox taking the reins behind the decks.

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Below Sunday Daytime Party

Rainbow, Birmingham

Sunday 6 May, 3pm-3am

160 High St, Digbeth, B12 0LD

£15

Line Up:

Argy, James Johnston, Nicholas, Adam Shelton, Tristan De Cunha, Frenchy, Lewis Oxley, Ernest

Starting at 3pm, this event will be another must attend session from Below who have years of experience of putting on some of the best parties in the country. Headline act and Grecian Argy’s DJ sets know no musical boundaries so excels in creating a real party soundscape. Next is James Johnston with that classic vibe runs through all he does in the modern day will mean a set from him will fit perfectly with the current house mood.  Also releasing his own brand of retro tinged, classic deep house is Italian wonder kid Nicholas, he will be doing one of his famed live sets so get ready to be wowed. One Records boss and local hero Adam Shelton also spins with Back to Basics residents.

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Love Not Money

Distrikt, Leeds

Saturday 5 May, 9pm-2am

7 Duncan Street, LS1 6DQ

£FREE

Line Up:

Kreature, Matt Fear, Luke Pompey, Alcatraz Harry, Will Crawshaw, David Garfit, Ali Scott, Samuel W, Kezla, James Winter

Love Not Money deliver a unique underground music experience firmly dedicated to the support and development of the finest cutting edge electronic music. Their sound is cross-genre, not trying to be too cool, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. Since launching late 2011 they have already found their feet among the dance elite with our music being played on UK Radio 1′s essential selection and hitting the Beatport top 100 charts, one remix reaching No.2 in the Nu-Disco chart. In a short space of time they’ve broke new artists and tracks played and supported by some of the finest DJ’s & Producers in the industry from likes of Solomun to Sasha.

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With the weekend fast approaching, so is the need to plan how you’re going to let your hair down and escape that hellish week at work. Promoters and nightclubs all strive to get the best line ups and best ideas to draw in the UGrooving crowd; it can be a challenge deciding what the best option for you is. We at UGroove have decided to put together a weekly round-up of our ‘top picks’ to help keep it simple. We’ve selected what should be set to get those heart rates pumping with events from all the way up North to the down and dirty South of England.

Down South

Just Jack
Motion, Bristol
Saturday 28 April, 11pm-7am
74-78 Avon Street,
BS2 0PX
£15

Line Up:
Maceo Plex, Jay Shepheard, Blawan, Subb-an, Gavin Herlihy, Laura Jones, Tensnake, Freejive, Bake, Idle Hands, Tom Rio, Dan Wild

Just Jack will be welcoming Maceo Plex, who went supersonic in 2011 as he rode the euphoric wave of the 2011 house revolution with his deep, dark and melancholy sound. He will be joined by Retrofit boss and Compost Black Label star Jay Shepheard, Hessle Audio backed producer Blawan with Just Jack residents and more.

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Unleash
Secret Location
Friday 27 April, 10pm-6am
East London
£20

Line Up:
Audiofly, Danny Daze, Jozif, Deep-Lo

The trio of artists that they have in store for you need little introduction – incredible music on the menu all night long. Taking place in an awesome new warehouse space in East London, that’s to be announced. Expect a Funktion One Soundsytem, unbelievable visuals & lighting and plenty of other surprises.

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Seduktion
Warehouse
Saturday 28 April,
11pm-8am
Hasting Wood Trading Estate,
Harbet Road,
N18 3HT

Line Up:
Lee Foss and Residents

Over the last two years seduktion have been throwing parties at Cargo in Shoreditch, but after a two year break from their old stomping ground over in North London, they thought it only right to return when the chance came along to have Lee Foss headline the bill. Lee has been on the radar since the guys at seduktion heard his ‘Run Around’ track played at a certain Tuesday night beach party in Delano, Ibiza, during summer 2010. This one-off special occasion will see one of the world’s most sought after acts headline the Main Room.

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Up North

Fina 1st
Holbeck Underground Ballroom,
Leeds
Friday 27 April,
11pm-6am
67-71 Bath Road,
LS11 9AU
FREE

Line Up:
Cottam, MAM, Simon Morell, Matt Long, R.Cary & J.Were

Fina have decided their birthday is all about the love, not the money, and therefore entry is completely free. All you have to do is drop them an email requesting guest list for you +1 to info@finarecords.com. Making a rare Leeds performance will be headline act Cottam. The sub-aquatic housecat shot to notoriety in 2009 with three limited edition 12”s that blew up the underground deep house and nu-disco scenes, combining neo-soul, afro-beat and hip hop with slo-mo house grooves.

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Circus
The Masque,
Liverpool
Saturday 28 April,
1opm-4am
90 Seel Street,
L1 4BH
£16

Line Up:
Joris Voorn, Magda, Yousef, Butch, Lewis Boardman, Scott Lewis

The monthly house and techno night makes the perfect place to launch what’s set to be another exhilarating Exit Festival, as Circus returns to The Masque once more with a typically strong line-up. Joining Circus’ founding lynchpin Yousef this month will be a starlet making her Circus debut, Magda, along with Joris Voorn and Butch.

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Wax:On & Jaunt
Digital, Newcastle
Friday 20 April, 10pm-5am
Times Square, NE1 4EP
£12

Line Up:
Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Pearson Sound

If we were to write a who’s who of modern techno then this man would undoubtedly be one of the first names to spring to mind, year on year Ben Klock makes it into RA’s top 10 DJ list, without ever been stamped with that “commercial” label. Crosstown Rebels rise to notoriety has been something quite meteoric – and Maceo Plex has played an affirmative role in their development as a label. Last up on the bill is one of the most innovative producers to immerge from the UK in the last 5 years, Pearson Sound, formally known as Ramadanman. Quite a tasty line-up.

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While the Queen will be getting down and dirty celebrating 60 years on the thrown, Industry are set to host the first of their “We Are Industry” events in Birmingham. On June 3rd, they’ll be bringing live shows from Booka Shade and Carl Craig alongside DJ sets from Dubfire, Burnski, DJ T. and more for a one-off outdoor all day party.

Street Party
Sunday 3rd June, 12pm-12am
Floodgate Street
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 5SR

Both Booka Shade and Carl Craig continue to thrill audiences with their unique approaches to live electronic music. Booka Shade, having not graced UK decks for some time other than one brief appearance this year, will no doubt give fans exactly what they’re looking for. Under the many guises that Carl Craig has released as during the years, some of his most respected output has come from his 69 project. He’ll be revisiting this classic period as homage to the genius that has cemented his reputation as one of the finest purveyors of techno.

Shirazinia aka Dubfire has established himself as one of the forerunners of the scene, releasing polished techno on labels such as Desolat, Minus and Cocoon before founding his own label SCI + TEC. Completing the line-up is DJ T., whose background as a DJ, label owner, producer, club operator, publisher and journalist has put him in excellent stride for his breakthrough as an artist in his own right. He’ll be supported by the sounds of Burnski, Maxxi Sound System and a special set from Antonio Vendone B2B Adam Curtain.

A bank holiday special can’t go without an afterparty. ‘We Are Industry’ will be driving the party on through the evening at a secret location from 11pm – 6am, with the likes of Manik B2B Burnski, Huxley, WiLDKATS, Ben Pearce and Paddy Lopaski.

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This May bank holiday the Cadenza cadre is putting Proud2 in a spin. Every detail of design and production has been tweaked and freaked to turn the Vagabundos’ imagination into reality with the futuristic sound of Cadenza, at the O2.

Cadenza Vagabundos
Proud2
Saturday 5^th May, 9pm-6am
The O2, SE10 0DY

Since conceiving the concept, Luciano has taken his wild Vagabundos crew, their forward thinking underground sounds and all sorts of crazy extra production at the illustrious Pacha, Ibiza, to huge venues across the planet. This event will be the first time the collective will have partied together in the UK.

Having created more than a reputation for themselves over the past two seasons in Ibiza, it was only a matter of time before Luciano’s Vagabundos headed over to our cold shores. As well as the Cadenza boss himself, the likes of Reboot, Maayan Nidam & Alex Picone will all play together at a multi-room space in the capital, with a massive custom built Vagabundos stage alongside a specially designed sound system and production to match. The 4000 capacity venue is the perfect setting for two rooms of Cadenza carouse.

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Line-Up
Luciano
Reboot
Maayan
Alex Picone
Zombie Soundsystem
Shane Watcha
Clint Lee
Cortez Esperanza
Johnny Bloomfield
Luciano Esse

Nitin’s love affair with Techno & House is clearly the platform to which he belongs to be standing on. An unostentatious artist with a sophisticated sound and attitude to the world of underground music, his stance in the industry is becoming clearer and more prominent by the hour.

His career has spanned over 15 years bringing him from Coast to Coast where he has delivered beats with some of the top DJs in the world regularly sharing the decks with M.A.N.D.Y, Damian Lazarus, Jamie Jones, and Audiofly. He is considered to be a key player in the recent explosion of Toronto artists on the world and one of the men who make the magic happen for Canadian imprint, No.19 Music with label partner Jonny White of Art Department. So, after a life in music and now A&R for a label that is rapidly becoming a global underground gem, it’s undeniable this man knows a thing or two about music – which tracks will he never let go of and why? Over to Nitin…

Ron Trent – Morning Factory

Prescription is definitely up there as one of my top house labels of all time. This song being my favourite. Its simple, hypnotic, druggy and in my opinion this track is perfect for most occasions, that’s why its always in the rotation. Truth be told I used to play this track from half way through as I’m more a fan of this track less the spoken word vocals in the front half of it. I’ve recently acquired the dubplate version which is a full instrumental

Kerri Chandler – Atmospheric Beats

Kerri has hands down made some of the greatest house songs of all time. This song is always a hit for me. If I’m playing this tune it means I’m having a good time. It’s uplifting yet driving, house music at its finest.

M5 Basic Channel – I love Maurizio

Basic Chanel and everything else that has spawned from them, really. This cut in particular has that distinctive sub bass that you recognise as soon as you put it on. You always hope there’s someone in the crowd who runs up and is very happy to be hearing this. That always puts a smile on my face ☺ Its also a track I like to layer things on top of like an acappella or some crazy vocal track. Its one of the best DJ tools ever.

Robert Owens – Bring down the Walls

Gotta be one of my favourite songs by the powerhouse duo of Larry Heard and Robert Owens. This song was my introduction to Robert Owens amazing vocals and Larry Heard’s production. Of course when I did first hear this I didn’t fully grasp how important these two guys are. It was something I would discover after a few years. This is house music in its rawest form in my humbled opinion. I discovered it well after it came out and always thought it would have been amazing to be clubbing when this first came out. Of course I was only 8 years old when that happened so chances were slim.

Metro Area – Muira

This track is the perfect balance of retro and future sounds. I felt nostalgic the first time I heard this record. Definitely one that stays with me at all times. Morgan Geist and Envron have always been a step ahead of the times. I’ve been a fan for quite some time. I had to buy and additional copy of this on wax as I played the shit out of the first copy.

Words: Nitin

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