Disco Freaks & Friends bring their good time party back to Grow Hackney with an all-vinyl party of funk, soul, boogie & of course disco. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

You’ll be dancing for a worthy cause as Disco Freaks will be donating all proceeds for the event direct to the homeless charity Shelter. There’s also an option to add an extra donation alongside the ticket if you can afford it.

Special guests will be announced soon, rest assured the whole night will get you grooving.

This event will form part of one half of the Disco Freaks, Chris Davies’s, journey to the London Marathon 2025. He is representing Defected Records, raising funds and awareness for the vital services Shelter provide. The housing crisis is a national emergency and right now, millions of people are trying to get by without a safe place to call home.

The London Marathon is a huge challenge but so is the fight against the housing emergency. Being a London resident I’ve noticed first hand the increase in homelessness. According to recent government data, the number of people sleeping rough in London has increased by a significant 172% since 2010, a 32% increase from 2022 alone.

A home means everything to me so I'm joining the fight for home by fundraising for Shelter.

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re pulling out all the stops with an incredible lineup joining us on the night:

AXNÉR (Exclusive Live Band Show) – Fresh from a UK tour and working with members of Nile Rodgers & Chic, John Morales & Al Kent, this powerhouse live band delivers modern disco with infectious energy. Get ready for a full live set of feel-good grooves!

Deptford Northern Soul Club – The ultimate party starters bringing their high-octane Northern Soul stompers to keep you sweating all night.

Dig Yourself – Netil Radio resident known for deep cuts, euphoric edits, and impeccable selections guaranteed to keep you moving.

Barcelona Disco Lovers – Spinning sun-drenched Balearic beats and rare disco gems, bringing that Barcelona energy straight to Hackney!

ABOUT DISCO FREAKS

For more than a decade Disco Freaks have delivered tasty grooves to dance floors in the UK and beyond. On their 11 year odyssey, the vinyl duo have blitzed floors at Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Glastonbury, New York and Ibiza. They also present a show on Hoxton Radio and The Face Radio Brooklyn. On it they’ve interviewed some hot names in disco including Kathy Sledge, Adi Oasis and Joel Culpepper. As well as that, there’s remixes on Acid Jazz Records, while through Disco Freaks Recordings, you can find Chris’ new band AXNÉR who have recently collaborated with disco royalty Nile Rodgers & Chic, John Morales & Al Kent

Expect feel good funk, boogie & of course disco all played on 7" vinyl.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry is free before 9 PM, Early Bird tickets are £5 and general admissions is £7. Pre-sale ticket entry is before 10 pm. Tickets on the door are £10 after 9 pm.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)

Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)

Celebrate 8 years of The Dad Disco! Join us for a night of soul, disco, and funk as we raise essential funds for Weldmar Hospice, supporting their incredible care for Dorset’s community.

The Dad Disco was born 8 years ago to raise money for the Weldmar Hospice, a facility in Dorset which provides faultless end of life care and support for people with life limiting illnesses. The amazing staff there cared for both my dad and then step dad in their final days, and after dad passed, we decided to throw a party instead of a funeral! Raising money for the hospice which so desperately needs it.

Only 17% of the Weldmars funds are provided by the NHS, which leaves them needing to raise an incredible £27,500 per day to be able to provide the services that they do. This percentage has decreased by 8% in the last 8 years. They raise the other 83% of their funds through their 24 charity shops across Dorset and with the help of their community, us!

Over the years we have raised around £6000 through donations on the door and online. It's a great way to raise money for such a worthy cause whilst simultaneously having a good knees up. The first one went so well we decided to do it again, and again, and again….

We have had a host of DJs grace the party since it started playing everything from funk, soul, disco, hiphop, latin, afrobeat and house music, and the big London show is no exception! We’ve got a mob of experienced selectors plus a few very special guests to keep you moving.

LINEUP

SPECIAL GUEST DJ (Shall not Fade)

SPECIAL GUEST DJ (Rinse)

J. Peacock

J-Buck

Spinks (Bonanza birthday set)

Sianageddon

QuinC

BuddyFortunes

+more TBA

Free before 21:00, a minimum of £5 donation but feel free to give more.

100% OF MONEY RAISED GO DIRECTLY TO THE WELDMAR HOSPICE CARE

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Standing Tickets: Our tickets provide access to the standing area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the energy of the event. Reserved Tables: While our tickets do not include a table, we encourage you to book one in advance to secure your preferred spot. 30% of our tables are held back for walk-ins, so there’s still a chance to grab a table on the day of the event. If you’d like a table, please visit OpenTable to make a reservation. Arriving early is recommended to secure your seating.

Experience a world of flavours at Grow! We’re proud to partner with esteemed breweries, St Austell and Signature Brewery, to bring you an exceptional range of Draft Beers. But that’s not all - we also serve vibrant Organic Wines and Prosecco that are sure to delight your palate.

Looking for a twist on the classics? Try our Rum Punch, or our Vegan & Organic Espresso Martini. For those who like a bit of heat, our in-house infused Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for crafting spicy margaritas.

If you’re not drinking, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of live cultured drinks, CBD, raw cacao hot chocolate, and Union Coffee. We also offer a variety of Hackney Herbal Teas. And if you’re in the mood for something special, we mix custom mocktails to order and have non-alcoholic beer on hand.

Love Music, Hate Racism

Love Music Hate Racism will celebrate UN Anti Racism 2024 with a pre-gig at Grow in Hackney. Tickets are 5 pounds in advance and any profit will go to our anti-racist campaign. We are excited to debut alternative artist Middle Name John, witness the phenomenal musicianship of Rosie Frater Taylor as well as Ben Marc Trio. DJ sets to keep everyone moving from DJ Programma and a late set from DJ Barry West. Come dance with us.

LINE UP

Middle Name John

Rosie Frater Taylor

Ben Marc Trio

DJ Programma

DJ Barry West

TICKETS 

On the door:

• Free Entry before 9pm

BOOK AT TABLE

To book a table for you and your friends, click on the widget to the right and select the date of the event and pick your time. We accept bookings up till 8pm. For bookings over 8 people, please complete this enquiry form.

EATING & DRINKING

Enjoy freshly-prepared all day sharing platters, wraps from the kitchen and selected coffees, beers, organic wine, cocktails and soft drink options from the bar. View GROW’s Kitchen Menu and Drinks Menu.