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Going out. It’s important. The very reason why Skiddle was founded was to unite people that love events. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that going out gives us normality, a chance to let go and connect with our community. But is it more than that?
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
S1 Ep4 - Mason Collective
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
For episode 4, we continue our going out conversations with Manchester based Mason Collective, headed by Blair Suarez, Adam Myles and Omar Guedar. The dynamic trio is known for their presence in the underground music scene and their signature high energy explosive DJ sets.
We chatted to the boys about growing up in Sankey’s, what it’s like to throw legendary themed parties, booking MK for their first ever party, amongst many other things. It was also the week that Spotify shared it’s 2020 unwrapped, so we couldn’t let the boys go without digging into their musical guilty pleasures.
2020 may have been a year of disruptions, but that didn’t seem to slow down Mason Collective. The boys told us how they’ve kept busy throughout isolation, with the launch of their own podcast and TV series, and dive into some of their future plans (which may or may not include the launch of a potential fashion label…)
Monday Dec 14, 2020
S1 Ep3 - La La
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
For episode 3, we continue our going out conversations with Glaswegian DJ and curator La La, the alter-ego of Lauren Andrew. We started the conversation by talking about La La’s first going out experiences, she told us tales about her nights at The Arches, a club she became a regular at from the age of 14. From there, we chatted about her first events as a promoter and as a DJ - leading on to her exciting residencies.
In this conversation, La La gives an honest account about what it’s like to work as a female in the music industry. Speaking openly, La La shared experiences of when people in the music industry overlooked her talent, ignored her presence and refused to believe in her aspirations.
Now she’s got the same management as Honey Dijon, and despite facing challenges throughout her career (even someone pulling out the leads from her decks mid-set…), La La spoke to us about manifesting her dream boiler room set, warming up for huge household names at Circoloco and next year’s set at Dalt Vila in Ibiza.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
S1 Ep2 - Cheddar Gorgeous
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Drag is much more than what we learn through Ru Paul. Cheddar Gorgeous joins our open conversation about going out experiences and we come to the conclusion that there’s a host of responsibility that comes along with a night out. Cheddar Gorgeous explains, through her own experiences, the importance of community in night life spaces and how the queer community in Birmingham created a trusting space, so that she could be herself and learn from the mentors around her. It allowed us to view clubs in a new light, wish more would follow suit and offer to support the next generation - as a safe and supportive environment sounds ideal for anyone’s first going out experiences.
Through this conversation, we were reminded that the best nights out happen when you’re part of the bigger picture. The club doesn’t take you as an afterthought, you’re not on the sidelines watching the event take place - they put you at the centre of it all, you’re the star, your adventure with your pals is all that matters. We share some of our favourite club experiences that set the bar this high.
This nostalgic episode is surely going to make you miss those first night’s out, when you thought you knew everything about the world, but looking back you knew so little compared to now. This episode will also have you itching to get back on those dance floors and never take the opportunity to dance with your friends for granted again.