The bank holidays seem to be coming thick and fast. In fact we are starting to wonder if we will ever work a fall week again. However one advantage is the increase in heavy duty parties up and down the country. As usual we have compiled a list of 5 parties that we think are worthy of your time as part of our club watch series.

Half Baked at Number 90, London

2019 is a huge year for the Half Baked crew, who have for the last decade, been one of underground musics leading lights for dance parties around the globe. There May bank holiday parties have often been a highlight of the club calendar and 2019 looks to continue in a similar fashion. This weekend Half Baked will make the switch from Studio 9294 to the Number 90 terrace in Hackney Wick.

This weekend music duties fall to world renowned German artist Mathew Johnson. His live sets encompass all that is right with the world. A euphoric journey that shows his understanding of the dancefloor’s needs and the universal laws of house and techno. Supporting comes from Bill Patrick. An artist known for his legendary NYC residencies and his 31 hour stints at Sunwaves. One thing is for certain is crowd education will provided, with his deep, psychedelic take on contemporary dance music.

Wigflex City Festival, Nottingham

The Wigflex City Festival has caused quite a stir up and down the country since it announced its first date a few months back. Having successfully put together some of Nottinghams most successful parties over the years, a festival was the logical next step. Catering to music lovers from a variety of genres, the festival will host the sounds of jazz, house, techno and even hardcore.

As it is an urban inner city festival, dancers will be able to move around the city from venue to venue depending on what takes their fancy. The Brickworks will host Avalon Emerson and DJ Stingray will head line. Trade will have Call Super b2b with Shanti Celeste and a there is even a secret courtyard party with Honey Dijon. Furthermore the festival will feature, a variety of creative workshops, art installations, panel discussions and a range of talks. If your in the Midlands, this is not one to be missed.

Pulse x Headset, Edinburgh

Collaboration is a wonderful thing. The joining of two minds can open an endless range of possibilities that weren’t available alone. This collaboration is exactly what is on offer in Edinburgh this weekend as Headset and Pulse pull their resources.

To make it a truly Scottish party it would be only fitting to invite the founding farthers of Soma Records. Scottish duo Slam, whose position at the vanguard of techno dates back to the early 90s. Expect to hear the full spectrum of techno across the night. Something the energetic crowds will relish whole heartedly. The event will be hosted at The Bongo Club. An independent venue, owned by local arts charity Out of the Blue. There is a laid back attitude that creates a free and inclusive vibe at the venue, which alone makes it one of our tops picks this weekend. Add Slam to the mix and you have yourself a party.

System & Set One Twenty, Leeds

Following on with the theme of collaboration, they don’t come much bigger than this. Two of Leeds biggest promoters System and Set One Twenty join forces this bank holiday Sunday to takeover Mint Warehouse. For those in the know this marks the first terrace party for coming summer. This is a day & night love affair, with some of the biggest names in the minimal scene invited. Rhadoo, one third of the RPR soundsystem is invited after becoming a firm favourite in recent years.

There is also some terrace debuts with Margaret Dygas welcoming German artist Traumer to the party. To raise the bar higher, Francesco Del Garda will provide the perfect blend of funk, techno and groovy house. The Loft will be hosted by Social Hours, while iQ will take control of the boiler room.

Pretty Pretty Good 4 years, Sheffield

For the past 4 years Pretty Pretty Good have travelled up and down the country delivering stellar parties and world class DJs. Things all started for the PPG team in Sheffield so it is fitting they will return to where it all began to celebrate. The venue? The intimate Mesters warehouse with in Hope Works. A venue that has recently been winning accolades for its soundsytem, booking policy and raucous parties.

Headlining the celebrations will be DMX Krew, performing live with his arsenal of machines. With over 25 years of experience and regarded as one of the pioneers of Electro and Acid. You can expect his output to be unpredictable, full of energy and left field. Also o the line up is Irish born Kerrie, who will deliver her bolshy and unforgiving sound. Encompassing everything from alien acid to hypnotic techno. French born GiGi FM rounds off the line up with a fusion of techno, acid, trap and trance.