Midlands

Birmingham MONDAY NIGHT SOUL @ Bel Air Nightclub, (every Monday, 10pm-2am)

Over a decade deep and still going strong, this national institution of the soul music clubbing world rocks on, with Robin Holland and occasional guests playing upfront and classic R&B and soul to a knowledgeable crowd in classy surroundings.
The Belfry Complex, Birmingham
01675 470301

Birmingham RIPPLE @ Pacific Blue, (every Friday, 9pm-2am)

A lively mix of R&B, hip hop and funky house, with the likes of 3 Style and Major D frequently spinning.
Broadway Plaza, Birmingham

Birmingham SOUL DELUXE @ Sugar Suite, (every Friday, 10pm-3.30am)

An upmarket weekly session of old school soul, funk and boogie, brought to you by DJs Sacha Brooks, Major D, Magikal M and Triple S, plus surprise guest PAs. Text the number for your guest list entry.
200 Broad Street, Birmingham
07768 794680

Birmingham STYLISH @ Prana, (every Saturday, 10.30pm-4am)

A new presentation offering R&B, hip hop, old school, soul, rare groove and funky house, all aimed at the more classy clubber. DJs on weekly rotation are Sacha Brooks, Kiddo, Major D, Triple S, Magikal M, Jetza, Marc Ryder and Devon.
121 Suffolk Street, Birmingham
07980 111370

Coventry LUSH @ Club Release, (every Saturday, 10pm-4am)

Arena one has upfront R&B, hip hop and dancehall, with One Step, Killa Wayne and Junior Brown locking it down. G Man deals with the bashment, slow jams and old skool revivals in room two, meanwhile.
24-25 The Burges, Coventry
02476 633315

Coventry SOUL DELUXE @ Dogma, (every Sunday, 10pm-2am.)

Residents Magikal M, Sugarman, MKR and MC Dappa D bring you party-style R&B, hip hop, UKG and old school revivals. Mark Devlin guests on 15th April.
Priory Place, Fairfax Street, Coventry
07768 794680

Coventry SOUL ON SUNDAYS @ Lava & Ignite, (every Sunday, 10pm-2am)

R&B, street soul, hip hop and revivals continue to run in strong every week, with residents Jazzie J, Kenny Jordan and guests.
Croft Road, Coventry
07751 760092

Derby FUNK 4 THE FUTURE @ Susumi, (every Sunday, 9pm-late)

Everything from classic funk to upfront R&B is played in this stylish spot, with DJs 2Phenomena aka Mykey D, and Dave Lloyd, alongside guests.
7-11 The Wardwick, Derby

Derby ILL BEHAVIOUR @ Revolution, (every Thursday, 8pm-2am)

If funk, hip hop, breaks and beats are your thing, check out resident Beat Master and the Off The Hook Crew.
The Strand, Derby

Leicester ELEGANCE @ Midas Cafe

Resident DJ D Crime promises the best in 80s soulful grooves, funk, R&B and hip hop old and new.
Yeoman Street, Leicester
07904 667163

Leicester FULLHOUSE @ Midas Cafe, (every Friday, 10pm-late)

Resident DJ Sas gives you house music of the sexy and funky variety.
27 Yeoman Street, Leicester
07904 667163

Leicester SATURDAYS @ The After Dark Club, (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)

Heavy urban joints weekly from DJ Black Vinyl Magic.
Near the Clock Tower, Leicester
0116 233 9950

Leicester SEXY @ Club Niche, (every Saturday night, 12-6am)

An after-hours spot offering R&B, hip hop, dancehall and old school classics for those that don’t want to go home early! It’s a smart dress affair.
Club Niche, Leicester
07815 536519

Leicester SEXY @ Luxe, (every Saturday, 12-6am)

An after-hours spot offering R&B, hip hop, dancehall and old school classics for those that don’t want to go home early! Kid J and Tappie are your DJs. It’s a smart dress affair.
formerley Club Niche, Leicester
07815 536519

Leicester SOULISM @ Bambu, (second Saturday of every month, 9pm-2.30am)

The Soulism collective bring you a fusion of past, present and future sounds all with a soulful influence. Expect jazz, funk, rare groove, disco, boogie, soulful house and more, along with live percussion.
Welford Road, Leicester
07941 047929

Leicester THURSDAYS @ The After Dark Club, (every Thursday, 10pm-3am)

Heavy urban joints weekly from DJs Total, Cypha and guests.
Leicester, Leicester
0116 233 9950

Milton Keynes CRUCIAL SUNDAYS @ Buddha Blue (every Sunday, 10pm-late)

Crucial Robbie delivers the R&B, hip hop, reggae dancehall and funky house weekly, with guests Chris Goldfinger, Street Roc and King Alfred on regular rotation.
21 Savoy Crescent, Theatre District, Milton Keynes
07876 478818

Milton Keynes DANCEFLOOR FILLAZ @ Nexus, (every Friday, 10pm-5am)

Residents Andy Brown and DJ1E keep it lively and jumping with R&B, hip hop and reggae dancehall all night long. Look out for the likes of Tim Westwood, Trevor Nelson, Steve Sutherland and DJ Swerve on regular rotation.
The Point, Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes
01908 677733

Nottingham DETONATE: THE INDOOR FESTIVAL @ Rock City/ Stealth/ The Rescue Rooms

A massive underground music fest happening across three venues. The headliners across the various arenas are Pendulum, The Scratch Perverts, Goldie, DJ Hype, Dilinja, Rahzel and DJ JS-1, Imperial Leisure, Stanton Warriors … you get the idea
Various venues, Nottingham
0115 960 7944

Nottingham DJ SOULSHIP @ The Coco Lounge, (every Friday, 8.30pm-1am)

Classic old scool soul and funk with a touch of upfront soul is how Soulship is doing it every week.
George Street, Hockley, Nottingham

Nottingham FUNK & SOUL ALLDAYER @ Oceana, (Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August, 4-11pm)

Three rooms of funk, soul, jazz and salsa from DJs including Next Level, Master G, Funky Times, Perry Louis, Killer Jim, C Leon and Simon.
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham
0115 950 1075

Nottingham SIMPLY DELICIOUS @ Oceana, (every Thursday, 9pm-2am)

A night of R&B and classic old skool cuts, with special live acts passing through on the regular at this very stylish spot.
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham

Nottingham SWANKY @ Oceana, (every Saturday, 9pm-2am)

Head to the first zone for a storming mash-up of R&B, hip hop, bashment, old school garage and club classics.
Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham
0115 950 1075

Stoke on Trent STRICTLY URBAN PRESENTS GHETTO FABULOUS @ Liquid, (every Friday, 10pm-3am)

Party-style R&B, hip hop and bashment courtesy of residents Professor X, Blond-E, Young C and Jus J, alongside regular guests.
Brunswick Street, Stoke on Trent

Stratford on Avon GLOBAL GATHERING @ Long Marston Airfield, (Friday 27th/ Saturday 28th July)

The massive open-air Summer dance music shindig that is Global Gathering returns, with the hugely extensive line-up including Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Basement Jaxx, Fabio, Grooverider, Goldie, and Armand Van Helden.
Long Marston Airfield, Stratford on Avon
0871 789 1010

Stratford on Avon SWEET AS TABOO @ Bureau, (every Friday, 9.30pm-late)

DJs Roffie and guests hold it down with sexy R&B, hip hop and bashment flavas, with the occasional touch of soulful, funky house.
corner of Arden Street & Greenhill Street, Stratford on Avon

Wolverhampton DEEP SOUL @ AMICHI MAI, (last Saturday of every month, 9pm-late)

The Soulism ethos is based on quality music from the past, the present, and the future inspired by a soulful inheritance crossing over the genres of jazz, funk, soul, rare-groove, disco, boogie, house plus a few more.
Fryer Street, Wolverhampton