Nightlife guides
Straight-talking guides to going out in the UK. Whether it is your first night in a club or your tenth festival, these cover the stuff worth knowing before you go: tickets, what to take, staying safe, getting home and the music itself.
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- First time clubbing: what to expect
Going clubbing for the first time? What to bring, what to wear, how entry works, what it costs and how to get the most out of the night. - Festival survival guide: what to pack and how to get through it
What to pack for a UK festival, what to leave at home and how to get through the weekend in one piece, rain or shine. - Festival camping tips: tents, sleep and staying dry
How to camp at a UK festival: choosing and pitching a tent, where to camp, sleeping well, keeping things safe and leaving nothing behind. - How to buy club and festival tickets safely
How to buy tickets for club nights and festivals without getting scammed: where to buy, how to pay, resale and the warning signs to look out for. - Staying safe on a night out: spiking, Ask for Angela and looking after your mates
How to stay safe on a night out in the UK: spotting the signs of spiking, what to do if it happens, Ask for Angela, and looking after your mates. - Getting home safely after a night out
How to plan your journey home after a club night or gig: night buses and trains, booking taxis safely, staying together and keeping your phone charged. - Dance music genres explained
A plain-English guide to the main dance music genres played in UK clubs: house, techno, trance, drum & bass, garage, hard house, hardcore, bassline, dubstep and more. - How to get into DJing: kit, music, practice and first gigs
A practical guide to starting out as a DJ in the UK: what equipment to buy, where to get music legally, what to practise, recording mixes and getting your first gigs.