London, United Kingdom
The Blocks at Nico's Bar (free event)
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About this event
The Blocks returns for our second free party of the spring.
5 artists over 10 hours, our founder ftronic will be joined by some of London's most exciting new queer DJs.
Together AMAR, DJ-CK, ftronic, PEDRØ and Zoe from work will be laying down the perfect soundtrack from the afternoon into the night.
This is a free event- but grab a ticket to reserve your spot!
The Blocks is a party that champions queer talent and welcomes everyone. Discrimination of any kind has no place on the dance-floor.
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3PM-1AM, Nico's Bar at Hackney Bridge, Units 1-28, Echo Building, E Bay Ln, London E15 2SJ
Lineup
AMAR (UK)
AMAR delivers smooth and grounded sets, blending hypnotic rhythms with driving basslines to create a playful and percussive sound.
DJ-CK
Originally from Cork and now based in London, DJ-CK has become a respected figure in East London’s music scene. A resident at the Queen Adelaide and a key member of the Tea Break collective, she has also carved out space for others as the founder and host of trans~late, a monthly party showcasing both seasoned and emerging trans DJs, and creating an inclusive platform for artists at all stages of their careers. Her CV reflects both consistency and momentum: across London’s queer circuit she has played Riposte, Dalston Superstore, Joyride Rave at Corsica Studios, and taken closing duties at Dolls vs Twinks. Festival and club appearances include a celebrated set at Queens Yard Summer Party, her Irish debut at Machina in Cork, a slot at Milk in Cork, and the Foxgluv takeover at Providencia during Electric Picnic 2024. Along the way, she has supported leading artists such as Moxie and Hannah Holland, earning recognition for her versatility and energy behind the decks. Beyond the dance floor, DJ-CK holds residencies at Voices Radio and AAJA, where she spotlights Irish and queer talent each month. While her early sets leaned towards hardgroove-adjacent techno, her sound has since evolved into a vibrant mix of bouncy house, progressive house, 90s-inspired grooves, old-school trance, and UKG, a reflection of both her Cork roots and her deep connection to the queer dance floor.
fTronic
ftronic is a DJ, Voices at Night resident and promoter behind The Blocks, a party promoting London’s finest queer early DJ talent. Dancer, then DJ, he gained a love for electronic music in the underground scene in Sheffield- inspired by the industrial rhythms and raw energy of the Steel City. Their sets are journey through genre and emotion, blending house, techno and everything in between. Know for their versatility behind the decks, fTronic delivers high-energy, percussive laden sets which have kept dance floors moving in the UK and Internationally. Gig highlights: Multi Multi Festival, Hackney, London TreeHouse, Granada, Nicaragua Electrowerkz, London Fetish Week, London Nan's Basement, The Greyhound, London Azul Rosa Club, Lake Atitlan, Guatamala The Blocks x CounterCxlture Pride, Low Profile Studios, London.
PEDRØ
From deep hypnotic grooves to driving beats, PEDRØ is a DJ that seamlessly blends House, Progressive Sounds and Techno, bringing a distinct sound that is both emotive and explosive—a journey through rhythm that captures the pulse of the night. With roots in Portugal and influences from London and Berlin, PEDRØ has developed a style that balances hypnotic atmospheres with peak-time energy and euphoria. Every set is a carefully curated journey, layered with emotion, momentum, and a few unexpected twists.