The search for the ‘underground’ is like the unicorn of club culture. As a nation we’re always looking for the next big thing before the mainstream grabs hold of it and turns it from novel to humdrum. Nights like Stick it on in Brighton and Tayo’s Tracksuit Party in London started out as in-the-know shindigs promoted by word-of-mouth that grew virally and organically into part of mainstream club culture. Now, we here at Splendid Towers aren’t saying that’s a bad thing, as something only becomes mainstream when people like it, and you can’t stop people liking stuff!

But fear not intrepid club goer, for new parties are springing up all the time, you just need to know where to look. Witness Bring Your Parents Records in London, the clubbing equivalent of Ronseal, this party invites you to raid your parents’ record collection, blow the dust of that Barry Manilow 12 inch you once used as a frisbee and share it on a loud sound system at a bar in Camden. Simple, viral and utterly Brilliant.

Beg, steal, borrow, then play out!

There’s plenty more to choose from too, just cast your eye over the Observer’s recent (and fantastic) Secret Britain series, which delves into the sweaty underbelly of this fare land to uncover the hidden gems in all things from quirky pubs to forgotten countryside walks. Read more here and feel free to let us in on any clubbing secrets you’ve stumbled upon.

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