January blues got you down? Fear not, party people! This weekend’s jam-packed with epic beats and good vibes to chase away the chills. Drum ‘n’ bass legends, dazzling festivals, and inclusive trans celebrations – buckle up, it’s gonna be wild
30 Years of V
27 Jan
This Saturday one of Birmingham’s biggest clubbing meccas is cookin’ up an almighty clubbing storm pulling in a big crowd to celebrate 30 Years of V bringing the house down with the biggest drum ‘n’ bass at XOYO. This one is for the clubbers who are up for a hot and sweaty night with back-to-back DJ sets from some fire DJs. The line-up is pure gold and is going to deliver delightful dancefloor bangers. Hosted by an epic collection of dance music labels including Broken Minds, V Recordings & Weird Science. OML are you in for a treat!
Featuring Bryan Gee
, Jumpin Jack Frost, Escape, 
Frenetic, Phase2 
Hosted By IC3, Moose, Busta, and special guests Randall B2B Dillinja (2 Hour Set)
 and maybe a few little surprises, listen out for some afterparties to keep your party going 24hr style.
Tickets & More Info XOYOBirmingham.co.uk
Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender Festival
26 – 29 Jan
The excitement is brewing for all those packing up their suitcase, including lots of glitter, sequins, and fancy-dress all of which are welcome as the road trip is planned and ready for one big January festival showdown. This weekend the redcoats lay the red carpet for all those festival-loving people making their way through the gates of Butlins, Bognor Regis. For a whole weekend of non-stop dance music and holiday fun, not so sunny but who cares with a packed itinerary from dawn till dusk or dusk till dawn for the hardcore. It’s the royal return of Mighty Hoopla the Big Weekender. I hope you’ve booked Monday off work because there’s sure to be some sore heads! One of the best weekends to see off January 2024 in festival style. Expect lots of fun and fabulous vibes.
The line-up features a host of DJs and live acts including the Artful Dodger, Katy B, Horse Meat Disco, Natalie Imbruglia, Gabrielle, Sonique, Cascada, Diana Vickers, Damage, and many more.
Tickets & More Info www.mightyhoopla.com
CTM
26 Jan – 4 Feb
Taking place at various electrifying venues across the city of Berlin, CTM returns for its annual music throw-down. Although there has been a turn of events this week surrounding the Strike Germany movement, several artists including Jyoty and Manuka Honeyon from the already
packed-out line-up have withdrawn in support of the ongoing crisis. As they say, the show must go on, well the festival in this case.
CTM is known for hosting new generations and musical direction at some iconic Berlin dance music venues including the world-famous techno club Berghain, which is celebrating 25 years this year.
This year sustainability is on the agenda of raising awareness and ticket holders will be treated to view Oceanic Refractions which is one big massive art structure a testimony of Papua New Guinean elders in the wake of global ecocide. CMT is a ten-day festival adventure with some mighty raves to sink your teeth into which includes exceptional art and cultural delights.
With a bangin’ line-up flying in from all corners of the globe including Skrillex, Eprom, Ben Frost, Special Request, Monolake, Kim Ann Foxman, Kali Malone, Aisha Devi, Backxwash, Felicia Atkinson, HiTech, and more CTM is set to be one epic festival.
Tickets & More Info www.ctm-festival.de
BEATFOREST
27 Jan
Love music and the environment? Then BEATFOREST festival is for you! This new festival is happening next to Thailand’s stunning national park, so you can groove to cool tunes amidst breathtaking scenery.
BEATFOREST is more than just a party; it’s a mission to plant trees and fight climate change. All festival-goers are encouraged to plant a tree, so the area can one day become a lush green forest. Music lovers unite for the planet!
Chill vibes from artists like Sunju Hargun, Footprints on Mars, and Mae Happyair fill the air, making BEATFOREST the perfect place to relax and connect with nature. And if you want to dance, there’s plenty of opportunity for that too!
BEATFOREST is just a two-hour drive from Bangkok, so it’s easy to get to. So grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and your eco-warrior spirit, and head to BEATFOREST for an unforgettable experience!
The line-up includes laidback sounds from Sunju Hargun, Footprints on Mars, Mae Happyair, Marmosets, JASSS, CEM, Stefan Goldmann and more
Tickets & More Info www.ra.co
TRANUARY
27 Jan
After a successful debut festival Tranuary returns for another full-on daytime tonight, right royal knees up. Back in the northern hemisphere of the UK, Manchester is the glorious city for the TRANUARYsafe inclusive space event. Run “by trans for trans” the community event brings together a mix of performances to make January feel a little more exciting after the lull of Christmas. Expect anything from dance classes, craft sessions such as a Lino printing workshop hosted by Cleo, and lots of DJ sessions where you can get your brightest and biggest dance-off and a whole lot more. With the ethos of people sharing resources and building alliances of new friends and old within the trans community.
Tickets & More Info www.ra.co
