VIVa Warriors this Winter

Photo: Steve Lawler

After tearing up Ibiza this summer, Steve Lawler's might rave empire VIVa Warriors plunges into the winter months with a run of killer shows hitting various venues on British soil. The longstanding record label and club night has become the touchstone for quality, underground house music with a twisted, dark edge. 

Regularly championing some of the hottest talents in the DJ booth, its next few parties in the UK see a sweltering selection of international talent join head honcho Lawler to allay the onset of the cold winter season.

Things kick off at Sankeys London home at the brilliant Studio 338 on November 22nd. Lawler heads up proceedings with one of his monumental four hour sets, taking in house music of all kinds (as heard above). Expect everything from tribal percussive sounds to stripped back tech house, via a wealth of classics and oddities. 

Greek deep tech house lord Detlef joins him with his groove heavy, reduced style guaranteed to cause a ruckus on the dancefloor, whilst Danish duo Anek, Hot Creations favourite Denney and Zohki & Roozlee round off proceedings. Get your tickets here.

The usual suspects arrive at premium Leeds hotspot The Warehouse on December 6th, as Lawler, Anek and Denney will be this time joined by System2, all intent on plying the Leeds ravers with some of that irresistible VIVa magic. Tickets are available here.

Once the after effects of our Christmas excesses have subsided, Lawler and gang head to the always great Rainbow Venues for the final part of the The Portal's Warehouse shows on December 27th. The boss unloads a three hour set for this one, with Anek, Smak Pony and more taking advantage of the specially boosted sound system. Not to be missed. Get your tickets here.