Black Octopus 8th Birthday Part 1 with Danilo Plessow aka MCDE

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE. A DJ's DJ in every sense of the word - he is one of modern dance music's most venerated. A consummate DJ who stands for something richer: taste over trends, context over convenience, and connection over spectacle. For over 25 years Danilo has been uncompromising in his approach. Technically crafty, instinctually curious and armed with an expansive knowledge shaped by jazz, soul and disco roots - his work celebrates musical lineage while keeping the dancefloor firmly in the present. At a time where club culture has been hollowed out under the pressure of commercialism - Danilo Plessow is deadly serious about placing music before image. The CV is commanding. A production discography of club weapons that are commonly found in record bags throughout clubs & festivals globally. His label MCDE notably gave birth to the influential Raw Cuts series whilst he has continuously flexed his sonic eclecticism via aliases such as Inverse Cinematics, Vermont, Basic:variation & Jayson Brothers. A recent unveiling of his acid house series Rude Futures via Rush Hour demonstrates a tasteful nod to his love for Chicago sounds. All the while, his focus on recording and producing live music via his label Space Grapes and his work with the bands Another Taste and Jeroboam further demonstrate his extensive acumen in the studio. As a DJ, very few come with his wherewithal & artistry. Plenty have wide-ranging record collections. Rare are the ones who can seamlessly mix between genres without sacrificing flow for eclecticism or excitement for a display of pure technical skill. Widely regarded for digging deep, he boasts a heavyweight record collection & knows exactly how to use it. Danilo has been sought out to guide the world's most revered dancefloors - his sets fluid, expressive and full of spirit. From defining mix releases for the likes of fabric and DJ-Kicks or his cult-like show on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM - Danilo is one of the world's most compelling selectors. Expect sweaty dancefloors, smiling faces, and nights that unfold track by track, full of eclecticism and unexpected twists that suddenly make sense. Ultimately - Great records. Played right.

Also on the line up is Brighton's very own Pablo Contraband - Head honcho & promoter of the legendary Disco Deviant parties that brought the likes of Andrew Weatherall & Maurice Fulton to town we can't wait to give him his Black Octopus debut.

Completing the bill is 1BTN dj Ellie Talebian who fresh from supporting Crazy P will be bringing her trademark house selections