October Clubbing Highlights

Assuming that you’ve lifted this issue on the very day that it arrives on the streets, you may just be in time to catch yet another treasured Glasgow night bow out on a high. Drawing to a close after ten years of cutting-edge bookings, Monox collapses in on itself on 1 Oct with a set from the inimitable DJ Funk. Ladies, consider this your warning.

Monox's brother in arms Numbers is thankfully showing no signs of slowing down, instead this month has them expanding their operation into the capital. Numbers begins its bi-weekly Edinburgh residency at Sneaky Pete's on 15 Oct in suitable style with music from the formidable tour de force that is Jackmaster and Nelson.

New weekly venture I AM takes place in the Sub Club every Tuesday evening with residents Beta and Kappa being joined on an almost weekly basis with a whole host of local talent. 26 Oct has both Delusions of Grandeur and Sister Saviour making their Subby debuts alongside the I AM boys.

Pressure’s early outing at the Arches in October hosts a Drumcode label showcase, with residents Slam playing alongside Alan Fitzpatrick and Adam Beyer on 1 Oct, whilst Slams' Return To Mono night takes place on 8 Oct in the Sub Club with an exclusive set from Pan Pot.

Over in Edinburgh, Substance celebrates its fourth birthday at the GRV on 9 Oct with an appearance from Leftfield’s Paul Daley, whilst 11 Oct sees DJ Zinc appear at Cabaret Voltaire. Meanwhile, Melting Pot goes back to its disco roots on 2 Oct with a set from Greg Wilson, no doubt armed with his reel-to-reel machines and a puzzled look towards any laptops running Serato in the vicinity.

After giving up the prestigious spot of Thursday nights at the Art School, RPZ has moved to Stereo and evolved into a monthly party. 29 Oct has Hushpuppy overseeing a Halloween themed event with the possibility of secret guests remaining a fairly safe bet.

Slabs of the Tabernacle returns to Le Cheetah on 2 Oct with an Abstract Records showcase featuring a DJ set from Deixis and live sets from Morphology and Arne Weinberg. Maintaining the same party music policy as Slabs of the Tabernacle, Highlife focuses on “future sounds from the across the black Atlantic diaspora – everything from Chicago house, Detroit techno and disco to Cumbia, UK funky and Afrobeat” and is hosted by Brian D’Souza of Slabs and Andrew Thomson of Huntleys and Palmers Audio Club – A meeting of two greater minds you couldn’t hope to meet. Look out for further dates to be announced at La Cheetah throughout October and November.

Finally, September's Wee Chill has been moved to 23 Oct, taking place within the Glasshouse in Queen's Park. Full line up has yet to be announced but with stages being hosted by Optimo and Sensu and after parties taking place in the Admiral and Sub Club until the wee hours, it's bound to be date to remember.