Cult underground party people Oscuro have put together a mouthwatering series of summer parties that will run once a month from May until August at London’s 93 Feet East. The soundtrack comes from cultured minimal house, techno and electro crews like HARDWORKSOFTDRINK, Melliflow and Roof Bookings, as well as a Ghost Party.
Priority tickets go live on Friday 28th February at 9am so sign up for access at www.oscurolondon.com.
Now into their sixth year, Oscuro has always had DIY ethics and a strong music-first policy ever since starting out as an illegal warehouse party. Since then it has transitioned to a much appreciated party at celebrated venues like Studio 338, Fabric and Crucifix Lane, as well as hosting a stage at We Are FSTVL three years in a row. Previous guests like tINI, Praslea, SIT, Francesco Del Garda, Voigtmann and Slapfunk Records show the sort of quality that Oscuro deals in.
Residents Jack Ling & Jayar have been playing every party since day one. They have a fine understanding of the crowd, and can warm up or close down with real style as they draw on the sort of house and techno sounds that perfectly suit the weekly guests. That sense of quality and high class sound also carries over into the recently launched vinyl-only label that made a great impression with its first EP from Bilal.
93 Feet East is one of the capital’s most cherished clubs and has long hosted the most cutting edge parties and DJs. Since the club’s vast refurbishment a couple of seasons ago, it has gone from strenght to strenght so is a fitting home for this series. It kicks off on Saturday 9th May with expertly curated Berlin agency Roof Bookings bringing some of their shining stars in Giammarco Orsini, Ivan Iacobucci, and Quest. Saturday 13th June is Oscuro x HARDWORKSOFTDRINK, the red hot label from the Offenbach/Frankfurt area whose trippy, late night house and techno releases always sell out instantly. Main men Cedric Dekowski, Felix Reifenberg, and Max Vaahs all line up and bring the goodness. Then it is Saturday 11th July when a ghostly crew comes to town with full details to follow soon. Last of all, Vera and Alexandra’s long loved Melliflow label rolls up on August 15th. Both of the founders play so expect their distinctive brand of stripped back and supple house grooves, while Unai Trotti completes this most classy party.
This is Oscuro’s most cohesive run yet, and one that promises to bring plenty of world class selectors to London all summer long.
Saturday 9th May – Oscuro x Roof Bookings
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Giammarco Orsini
Ivan Iacobucci
Jack Ling
Quest
Saturday 13th June – Oscuro x HARDWORKSOFTDRINK
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Alec Falconer
Cedric Dekowski
Felix Reifenberg
Jayar
Max Vaahs
Saturday 11th July – Oscuro x Ghost Party
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TBA
Saturday 15th August – Oscuro x Melliflow
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Alexandra
Jayar
Unai Trotti
Vera
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