QX Magazine

18/05/2012: ANTHEM

This Friday, it’s Old Skool Reunion: Back to the 90s – Part 1 of the two-part celebration of two of the most important decades of dance, and London’s busiest gay retro party is back with a bang. With DJs Marc Andrews and Steve B, plus a special guest PA by Diane Charlemagne, vocalist for the hugely successful 90s dance act Urban Cookie Collective – this one’s not to be missed. And to make sure you hear only your favourite 90s club tunes, go to the ‘Anthem – Old Skool Reunion group page on Facebook and post your requests on the wall.

372 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall, SE11 5HY. 9pm-5am. Advance tickets £6, or £8 on the door.

18/05/12: adDICKted

The Joiners Arms presents adDICKted, the newest East London party sensation. The Spanish Mafia want to show you how they do it and open their famous after parties to everyone. There is no secret:  good music, great people, the best fun and getting fucked-up! For the first show they are going to the Red Light District! Prostitutes, pimps, hustlers are more than welcome. Host La Pequeña and Franky, Rafa Davila, Paquita, Mario, Claudia, Jairo, Rafa Garcia, Fran, Caio, Alvaro and Miguel invite you to dress to impress and join the party, but do try to keep your pants on!

The Joiners Arms, 116-118 Hackney Road, E2 7QL. 11pm-4am. Free entry until 11.30pm, £5 after.

19/05/12: G-A-Y – BY ROYAL DECREE

This year, the Walk For Life pre-party is going regal. The annual Walk For Life through central London raises vital funds for THT (Terrence Higgins Trust) to support people living with HIV, and is being preceded by a royal celebration at G-A-Y Heaven. Be Kings and Queens for the day, as G-A-Y will be having a coronation the night before the walk. So don your crown, and dance the night away to the Kings and Queens of pop on the main floor, with the usual Commercial RnB in the Star Bar and music from the 80s, 90s, 00s and today in the Pop Room. Plus it’s FREE entry to both G-A-Y at Heaven and G-A-Y Late with your Walk for Life registration letter

Heaven, 9 The Arches, Villiers Street, Charing Cross, WC2N 6NG. 11pm-4am. £2 entry wristbands available at G-A-Y Bar, free entry with Walk For Life registration letter.
G-A-Y Late, 5 Gostett Yard, WC2H.

19/05/12: XXL LEATHER

Now housed in the mega-venue that is Pulse, XXL’s themed parties are now supersized – and this week’s Construction night is no exception. With XXL drink specials, a massive garden area, four huge arenas filled with only the best music, as well as the mega-cruise maze – this will blow your mind! A night that attracts one of the most diverse crowds on the scene and offering only the hottest music by residents Christian M and Alex Logan, as well as special guest DJ Phil Marriot. Join in the celebration of XXL’s new era of huge parties – this one’s not to be missed.

Pulse, 1 Invicta Plaza, SE1 9UF. 10pm-7am. Members £8, Non-members £15.

19/05/12: BODYTALK: STOP MAKING SENSE FESTIVAL PARTY

Teaming up with Bodytalk, Stop Making Sense is throwing a massive party ahead of the Croatian festival. Prepare for a massive night of original house and italo disco infused with some slippery soul and boogie sounds – by residents Rokk, Charlie Bones and Tristan Reed, joined by Hannah Holland, Rory Phillips, Mikki Moist and Nadia Ksabia. Let your body to the talking!

Dalston Superstore, 117 Kingsland Road, Dalston, E8 2PB. 9pm-4am. Free before 11pm, £5 after.

19/05/12: SOS 

Rocking the East London scene again this month in typical laid-back, “drop-the-attitude” style, is Jim Warboy and crew in SOS at East Bloc. Expect a healthy dose of house, tech and acid – and a rammed dancefloor; but you wouldn’t want it any other way. Joining Warboy in providing you with your uplifting beats are House of Wallenberg, Josh Caffe, Niyi, Shaun Bass, Joe Bass and Jonathan Bestley, amongst others. A highlight every month!

East Bloc, 215 City Road, Shoreditch, EC1V 1JN 10.30pm-6am. £6 before 12, £10 after.

19/05/2012: CLUBNATION 

Legendary weekly night ClubNation presents a night of deep house and only the hottest men, all in the confines of one of the plushest clubbing destinations in London. Now into their second year, and having never disappointed, Lo-Profile offers not only state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems but also the greatest DJs, all under one roof. This weekend, expect only the best pumping house from Celso Moura and hot french club Spyce Bar.

Lo-Profile, 84-86 Wardour Street, W1F 0TQ. 10pm-4am

19/05/12: BOOTYLICIOUS PRESENTS LADY LESHURR 

There are plenty of guys who currently wave the flag for the UK Urban Sound from Tinchy Stryder to Tinie Tempah and Chipmunk – but where are the girls? Enter Melesha O Garro aka Lady Leshurr, part of a new breed of fiercely confident British female MCs who are planning to storm the charts with lyrical skills and verve, energy, silly flashes of humour and a chuckle. Who run the world? Girls do! Lady Leshurr hits the Bootylicious stage at 2am. Plus, two jumping dance floors with resident DJs Kartel Brown, Jeffrey Hinton, Sugarbear and Tyron, and in room 2 international star DJ Biggy C with a new energy mix of house and Naija beats.

Club Colosseum, 1 Nine Elms Lane Vauxhall SW8 5NQ. NUS card holder £6 before 12am/£7 after,  others £10 before 12am/£13 after. Members £6 before 12/£8 before 1am.