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Why I Do What I Do
By Spotnight founder and CEO, David Bailey
A little over a year ago, I started a company with the mission of helping people have better nights out with their friends. Along the way, I've observed how people behave on nights out, I've listened to the way people plan and decide on where they go out, and even how they talk about their nights out the day after. It's helped me learn a lot about the ingredients of what makes a night out great.
A lot of what is obvious to me now wasn't obvious at all when I started, like why I even care about improving people's nights out? What is it about better nights out that inspires us? The underlying reason is the idea that better nights out can make people happier.
I became fascinated with the science of happiness about six years ago and since then I've read every book I can on the topic. The research supports the hypothesis that, for many people, good nights out contribute meaningfully to their overall well-being.
Nights out are where people socialise. It's a mistake to say a night out is just about meeting up with your closest friends. On average, people on nights out interact with over ten people they've never met before. I've lost count of the times that groups of people that regularly go out together tell me they "met on another night out and became good friends". There is conclusive evidence to suggest that increased social connections actually makes us happier.
Nights out are where people play. Modern life is fast-paced, stressful, and increasingly focused on work. Nights out are where we let our hair down, forget the stresses and strains of work and focus on enjoying ourselves. On nights out we joke, smile and laugh together. Many of us enjoy drinking, dressing up and showing off our moves the dance floor. As they say, all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.
Nights out are where people dance. Studies have even shown that the rhythmic beat of dance music can actually induce a euphoric state, similar to that of meditation. Dancing is great physical exercise. Many of us prefer dancing to going to the gym because it's more fun. After a week of sitting in front of a decks, exercise helps us both physically and mentally.
Going on a "night out", in the way I mean it, differs from going to concerts, shows and other "events". The focus of most nights out isn't to consume entertainment, but to engage in the kinds of social and physical behaviours that make us happy. This understanding makes it easy to see our core product isn't about consuming events, but giving people a way to experience better nights.
I'm excited to explore new possibilities to achieve our goal of making people happier via improving their nights out. I'm certain that new and fun ideas will emerge and we can make the world a funner and happier place for all of us.
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Want to work somewhere that could turn into a party? Cafe Kaizen, the brainchild of Dan Kapp, Timo Weber and Jin Nilsson, is your place. This new Asian fusion hangout, opening next week, is the latest place to hit Mayfair. Tuck into some dim sum and sashimi, wash it down with some mint tea and finish up your work, before browsing the art, lingerie and vintage treasures on offer. And that's all before the cocktails begin.
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Notting Hill Carnival is bigger, better and oh so exciting in honour of its 50th anniversary (clap clap clap) this year, but what do you do before and after you’ve munched down more jerk chicken than you can handle and shimmied to the sounds of Katy B, Chase & Status, Basement Jaxx and The Heatwave? Well we know, so here you go. Prepare to keep going all weekend…
WARM UP
RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY SOUND SYSTEM
What? There’s always one. Try and weezle your way into this party with Basement Jaxx. Who else duhhhhh…
When? Friday 22nd August Where? Under the Westway, W10 5TY
PARADISE
What? Non-stop parties for you over the whole bank holiday weekend – we like the sound of that.
When? Friday 22nd August Where? Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green, W10 4AE
CARNIVAL PLAYAZ SPECIAL
What? Three rooms with big tunes until 7am – bonus.
When? Friday 22nd August
Where? Fabric, 77A Charterhouse St, EC1m 6HJ
DUBWISE FESTIVAL
What? Always a favourite of ours but this time with dub, hip hop and jungle. All until 5am as well to make sure you forget what day it is.
When? Friday 22nd August
Where? Bussey Building, , SE15 4UJ
THE MADDEST CARNIVAL WARM-UP
What? A whole mix of music, body painting, horns and anything colourful
When? Saturday 23rd August
Where? Fridge Bar, Town Hall Parade, 1 Brixton Hill, SW2 1RJ
AFTER PARTY
JAMM CARNIVAL CLASH
What? Gritty bassy sounds from Gold Teeth DJs with rum punch and jerk BBQ on the side When? Sunday 24th August Where? Brixton Jamm, Brixton Road, SW9 6LH
KRANKBROTHER CARNIVAL AFTER-PARTY
What? Always to be relied upon for a post-festival smash, the crew are taking over two rooms filled with left field beats
When? Sunday 24th August Where? Park Royal Studios, 1 Barretts Green Road, NW10 7AE
REGRESSION SESSIONS
What? Carnival cocktails, steel bands, limbo, psychic, eats, balloon animals, face painting, space hopper and some token fake policeman - they’ve gone all out When? Sunday 24th August Where? Islington Metal Works, 7 Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ
CARNIVAL CLASSICS
What? Trevor Nelson is BACK with a whole night of classics When? Sunday 24th August
Where? FIRE, South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RT
AFTER, AFTER PARTY
FADED
What? Just to help you push through until the end, it’s the Ministry of Sound Carnival Afterparty what else?
When? Monday 25th August
Where? Ministry of Sound, Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP
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Morning Gloryville is taking over our cities with pumping music, power smoothies and a festival to kick your ass out of bed in the morning. We caught up with the nutters to talk unicorns, glitter and world domination.
What is this Morning Gloryville malarky?
Morning Gloryville ~ Rave Your Way Into The Day! is an immersive morning dance experience for those who dare to start there day in style! Nothing wakes you up more than a soul-shaking dance, electrifying music, soothing massage, transforming yoga, delicious superfood smoothies and for those who need it, a mind blowing double espresso! We've rewritten the rules and turned clubbing on it's head. Morning Gloryville is not about dancing or prancing, it’s about breakfast raving like it’s the 80’s/90's; bringing the same sense of euphoria, ecstasy and oneness, only you’re completely sober, awake, conscious and authentic.
Describe Morning Gloryville in three words...
The best start.
Best morning you have EVER had at Morning Gloryville?
Our first birthday rave in East London was pretty banging! The whole room was buzzing with love and good vibes and we were treated to a feast for the senses. There were hoola hoop performances, live instruments, live art, costumes, glitter and of course dancing. We even celebrated with bubbles!
Who would you love to play at Morning Gloryville?
Daft Punk, Groove Armada, Lauren Laverne, Chemical Brothers, Annie Mac, 2ManyDJs, Basement Jaxx, Annie Nightingale, Nightmares on Wax, Deadmau5
Tell us something we don't know about Morning Gloryville?
Morning Gloryville needs to be seen to be believed. If you've never been, there's a whole world out there that you don't know!
If you could take ONE song to a desert island what would it be?
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
What's your tipple of choice?
We wake ourselves up with an espresso or some cacao and get our morning dose of vitamins from a superfood smoothie.
What's your morning party outfit of choice?
Comfortable shoes for dancing, colourful leggings that are almost louder than the music, Morning Gloryville T-shirt, dressing gown and a tub or two lot of glitter. Anything goes - we dress to sweat and wear whatever makes us feel alive.
Morning or night person?
Believe it or not, we're not all morning people here... in fact that's part of the reason Morning Gloryville was created. Morning's just became a whole lot better!
Favourite person to party with?
There is no one person better than the next to party with. Cockerel-unicorn hybrids on the other hand...
What can we expect from Morning Gloryville this year?
Morning Gloryville will have launched in 11 new cities by the end of July (that's New York, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Brighton, Zurich, San Francisco, Dublin, Paris, West London, Tokyo and Sydney) and we're not stopping there! We are also set to open the main stage at Bestival with Mr Motivator as well as appearing at Edinburgh Fringe and Wilderness festivals. Load up on glitter, sweatbands, stuffed toys and yoga mats because Morning Gloryville is set on spoiling their community this year. We might even have another sleepover. Sshhh...
http://morninggloryville.com/
Photo Credit: Carys Lavin
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Rubbing shoulders with Gucci and Myla beauties and hitting the decks alongside industry legends Judge Jules and Tim Westwood, Simon Leigh is a pretty big deal. We caught him in between flights to talk Monaco, Vegas and gin...
What's your DJ name?
Simon Leigh
Where can we find you most of the time?
In the West End or Kensington & Chelsea.
Describe your vibe of music in three words…
Upbeat mash up
Favourite place you have ever DJ'd
Monaco - all the parties out there are amazing! I will be out there again soon. I can't wait
Where are you dying to DJ?
Vegas. That just looks crazy!
DJ hero?
Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell.
Ideal night out in London?
A night out in Mayfair.
You can take one song to a desert island what would it be?
Summertime Sadness Lana Rey (Cedric Gervais Remix)
Favourite tipple of choice?
Gin and tonic
What can we expect from you this year?
Release of my own tracks and a lot of International gigs like Singapore Ibiza and Dubai. To name a few!
www.twitter.com/djsimonleigh
www.instagram.com/djsimonleigh
www.djsimonleigh.com
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From the man we interviewed last week, Omar Hoxton of Zigfrid von Underbelly shares his drink and song of the week just to get you going...
How about a thrilling medley of 3 renowned rums: Wray & Nephew Overproof, Santa Teresa Gran Reserva and Havana Club Anejo 7 Anos, combined with Grand Marnier, Fresh lime juice, grenadine and sugar, softened with orange and pineapple juice. Say hello to the ZIGGY RUM PUNCH.
His song of the week is Purple Disco Machine/ Teenage Mutants by People. This stuff is being played this Saturday July 19th by the French Fried DJs. So head down there for some house, new disco, bass and electro goodies.
#bringontheweekend
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There is so much going on this weekend and you know how much we love weekends. Which is why we are pretty blooming excited for the unveiling of the Three Sods Brewery, who will be hosting a summer beer festival/launch this Saturday 19th July. Hanging out in the Hoxton Arches, guests will slurp back 15 different varieties of fine-craft ale - think Belgian bugger and the Mud puddler - and chow down on BBQ food.Yan Yates & The Two Dollar Hookers, and DJ Cardiac Arrest & Tropicalis, will be driving this baby well into the night. £30 including all beer - yes you heard right.
We’ll raise a glass (of beer) to that...
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Omar Hoxton is the man in charge of what goes on at Zigfrid von Underbelly, so we grabbed him in between acts to talk about The Horrors, craft beer and partying with Amy Winehouse.
So what's your role at Zigfrid von Underbelly?
Promotions Dude
Describe Zigfrid in three words...
Very Fun Place
Best night you have EVER had at Zigfrid von Underbelly?
Rock Nights Ibiza with Colin Peters, Mystery Jets and Ed Wilder
Who would you love to play at Zigfrid von Underbelly?
The Horrors. Again.
Tell us something we don't know about Zigfrid von Underbelly?
We serve our own craft beer
If you could take ONE song to a desert island what would it be?
Under Pressure by Mercury & Bowie
What's your tipple of choice?
Jack n Cokes
Morning or night person?
Early morning 5am person...going to bed at that time.
Favourite person to party with?
Amy Winehouse, when she used to visit us on Thursdays.
What can we expect from Zigfrid von Underbelly this year?
More fun. More Music.
http://zigfrid.com/
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Opened earlier this year by the night gods that are Late Night London, CORE is a city hangout for people looking to eat, drink and snog behind the bike shed at all times of the day. And we like it.
Go and have a gander...
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Rumour has it the best DJ at Whisky Mist is DJ Dirty Law so we asked him for his song of the week...
"'Para One: You Too', just released on Spinnin' Records - sounds so old skool but so happy!"
#songoftheweek
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The DJ Mag crew is back at Ministry of Sound for their second takeover this year. Being one of the longest running dance music magazines in the world with their annual Top 100 DJs list as one of the best measures of who’s hot and who’s not in dance music, we are pretty freaking excited.
Watch out for Saturday 5th July when they have special guest DJ, Noir playing - one of the most in-demand house DJs on the planet.
When? Saturday 5th July. From 11pm – 7am
Where? Ministry Of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP
Tickets available from here.
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We are running a monthly collaboration with Twenty Something London.
This is our pick of the best parties happening in June...
Click here for the full list of recommendations.
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Song and Drink of the Week - Carnivalle
Joe Ryan, director of Carnivalle is slurping down mojitos and singing along to Ed Sheeran ft Pharrell Sing.
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Speakerbox, the epic brand created by MistaJam, launches its new weekly party at Gatecrasher Ibiza TOMORROW. Oh yes. You heard.
With room for 3000 people expect the likes of Tinie Tempah, Example, Rudimental, Katy B, Shy FX and, with breakthrough artists like Clean Bandit, Sigma, Meridian Dan, and Shift K3y, alongside underground heroes including Bondax, Zinc, T Williams, and beyond. As ever, MistaJam is the host and weekly resident.
www.speakerbox.co.uk
www.gatecrasher.com/venues/ibiza
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Jon Scales runs the crazy Carnivalle and we caught him in between acts to talk passionfruit martinis, Michael Buble, and expecting the unexpected.
What is Carnivalle?
Carnivalle is an exclusive "evening experience" (as we like to call it) that brings the controlled chaos, liveliness, energy and exuberance of a Carnival into an A-list VIP nightclub setting...
Describe it in three words?
Expect the unexpected
What's been the best night there?
It's very hard to compare the nights at Carnivalle as each night is totally unique. We like to keep guests on their toes and by keeping the theme and the entertainment "fresh" each week we are finding that many of the guests that we have seen for the launch have returned and had a completely new experience. Without sounding too much like a politician I honestly can't pick a favourite! They have all been amazing….
Who would be your ideal guest there?
Due to the nature of the entertainment we like guests to have an open mind. Some of our acts require audience participation and as we can only hold 150 guests we hope everyone gets involved with the theme as it really helps create the carnival atmosphere... and hopefully spends a bit of money as well!
What's your ideal night out in London?
When I am not working I like to go to bar's and pubs. I've been involved in the London nightclub scene now for 7 years and probably get 2 weekends off a year so it's nice to be able to go out and turn the phone off and just relax.
If you could take one song to a desert island what would it be?
What's your favourite tipple?
Passionfruit martini from the Mayfair bar or a nice chilled corona
What can we expect from Carnivalle this year?
Expect the unexpected...
www.carnivalle.com
www.facebook.com/carnivalleclub
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BarChick has teamed up with their friends at Budweiser, official beer of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, to offer 25 lucky fans a pair of tickets each to attend an exclusive VIP screening of England v Uruguay, at the BFI IMAX London on 19th June.
Only a select few fans will be able to attend this Budweiser event, and in what is sure to be a seriously epic atmosphere, London’s most passionate football fans will Rise As One as England and Uruguay try to reach the knockout stages.
To be in with a chance of winning big send your answer to the following question, along with your full name and a valid email address to [email protected]:
Name the Uruguayan striker who is said to have text his Premier League team mates to say he’ll be fit to face England on 19th June?
a) Diego Forlan
b) Luis Suarez
c) Edinson Cavani
COMPETITION CLOSES AT 12PM ON 13TH JUNE 2014
Competition is open to over 18’s and UK residents only. All guests must also be over 18
Winning guests can arrive from 6.30pm for an 8.30pm kick off
For full Terms & Conditions visit http://tsandcs.budweiser.co.uk/budweiser/barchick
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Oh yeah baby. The party has started. And Casa Fat Radish is where it's at. Kicking off at The Mansion, a 19th century private pad in the heart of Santa Teresa, Rio’s bohemian enclave, it will be open for the entire month of the World Cup.
With a restaurant from New York’s The Fat Radish, a signature cocktail bar, World Cup Screening Room, private dining room and swimming pool, you better start working your magic for an invite.
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