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DJing at Bristow
Last night I said I’d do a set of 8-bit tunes at the Dirty Bristow issue 2 launch. It turned into nearly three hours of all manner of music provision carefully tailored on the hoof to bookend the acts and … Continue reading
Another gig
The week after Wedlock I’m DJing again, this time with the 8bit Pete hat on as part of a smorgasbord of the region’s finest 8bit and chip-tune arteests at Light House in Wolverhampton on May 7th. I won’t be doing … Continue reading
I’m DJing at this
On the one hand, fuck yeah, I’m spinning tunes at a Capsule gig with some great bands (and I see it’s Stinky Wizzleteat‘s final gig, which should be something special). On the other hand, I’ve been trying really hard to … Continue reading
8bit Lounge set
My 8bit Pete persona is still going to 8bit Lounge every month and playing an hour long set of chiptunes and related nerdcore music. It’s become a nice regular thing that doesn’t require too much thought and gets me out … Continue reading
DJing at Ikon Eastside’s party this Friday
I’ve been asked at the last minute to DJ at Ikon Eastside’s Summer Party which is THIS FRIDAY from 8pm. I think I’m starting at 9 but will confirm that over the Twitter. The theme is Jungle music but not … Continue reading
The 8bit Pete Lectures
Birmingham’s heroic alt-film promoters 7inch Cinema are holding an 8bit Special on Sunday with a showing of High Score and a set by the mighty Mike in Mono. 8bit Lounge will also be DJing and as part of that gang … Continue reading