When
Saturday 1st October 2022, 8pm-2am
Where
Artefact
1464 Pershore Rd, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NT
https://www.artefactstirchley.co.uk/
Who
ENERGY FLOW is a transference and intermingling party of shared deep grooves and en-tranced acid bass. Between bodies – between djs and dancers. Playing a late night drawl – a lateral drawl – a late night libidinal drawl of deep, house n disco cuts, acid trance and bass.
https://energyflow.rodeo/
https://www.instagram.com/energyflow.rodeo/
What
- This is a dance party held under the slow rotation of the disco-ball and rhythmic beats set down by our DJ’s.
- The first in a series of Energy Flow parties at Artefact, Birmingham.
- DJ’s on the night: Dee’Cleo, DJ Superstar DJ, sexy roy
- Expect deep grooves, house n disco cuts, entranced acid and bass.
We are putting on a party etc… David Mancuso, queer shit, don’t pay
Accessibility Info
- Artefact is not yet a wheelchair accessible venue.
- Taxis can pull up close to the venue on Hazelwell road.
- Bournville train station is a 0.3 mile walk away.
- The 45 / 47 bus stop is 300ft away.
- Please don’t attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19. Take a lateral flow test before attending if you can. It is vital we try and protect each other in solidarity with those that are vulnerable to COVID-19.
- There will be loud music. We will attempt to keep sounds in safe hearing limits. Ear plugs will be available.
- The dancefloor will be low lit, we will not be using flashing lights or lasers.
- There will be a quieter chill out space in the front of the cafe and a seating area outside if you need a break.
- There is a single stall gender neutral toilet with a mirror.
- There’s a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Tap water will always be free.
- The space is quite narrow, especially the corridor that slopes downward from the cafe to the dancefloor.
Code of Conduct
- This is an 18+ event.
- Please be kind and considerate to other party people.
- Unwanted sexual attention will not be tolerated.
- Respect consent and boundaries.
- Respect other’s identities. Don’t assume.
- Any problems, speak to Artefact staff behind the bar or one of the DJ’s or event organisers.
How much have you got
ENTRY IS FREE but if you can afford it, please donate on the night to go towards a fee for DJs. Support your local music culture.
Guest Superstar
Dee’Cleo (Selextorhood) – She/Her
Dee’Cleo’s musical ear is finely tuned to appreciate and mirror sounds, melodies and beats, influenced from an array of eras, cultures and genres. Dee’Cleo loves the vibration from Worldwide FM DJs, this reflects in her underground collection from all over the globe.
Emerging onto the scene back in 2015, playing at local gigs in her hometown Birmingham, she has since been building on her repertoire. Supporting the likes of Oscar Jerome, Yabba funk, Moses Boyd and Eclair Fifi with Selextorhood and Leftfoot events.
https://www.instagram.com/deecleo
https://soundcloud.com/deecleo
Residents
DJ Superstar DJ (Energy Flow/Selextorhood) – They/Them
Superstar DJ Lai Power hails from the motor city of Birmingham, UK. Uploading echos of Chicago/Detroit into your cyberbrain. Future sounds from the ninth dimention. HI-NRG, anti-capitalist dance music for the working class.
https://laipower.xyz/
https://pixelfed.social/kawaiipunk
sexy roy (Energy Flow/Selextorhood) – They/Them
sexy roy (they/them) is a DJ and experimental producer from Birmingham UK. Part of the Selextorhood community they play music for bopping, out and about, and sometimes a bit further afield. Aka artist/researcher emily warner who makes collaborative work with sound, movement and performance, and loves anything that involves a sonic mingle. An interest in sound culture, social space and deep listening sits at the heart of their practice, which calls for softer-spaces and alternative club environments for those who might not ordinarily be present in these contexts.
https://www.instagram.com/djsexyroy/
https://soundcloud.com/emilykay