Batmacumba is hosted by resident DJ Cliffy with live guests and DJs playing an upfront mix of funky samba, baile funk, nu Brazilian sounds and tropical rare grooves. Fridays, twice each month www.myspace.com/batmacumba

Communion takes place on the first Sunday of the month and is the best place to to see a sparkling array of eclectic and brilliant bands, solo artists and DJs. In the past crowds have been treated to acts such as Laura Marling, The Holloways and Noah and the Whale in an unusually intimate setting, as well as discovering the likes of Mumford and Sons, Esser, Josh Weller, Post War Years and James Yuill as they make their way ever onwards and upwards. click here for more info

Alan McGee's and Danny Watson's Death Disco has seen some incredible guest DJs including Courtney Love, Tim Burgess, Mick Jones, Tony James, The D4, The Datsuns, Mercury Rev, Jah Wobble and Ian Astbury to name but a few. In Danny and Alan's words: "Maybe The Guardian summed some of the clientele best by saying it is ...a haven for indie celebs and punk veterans. However we consider Death Disco the place to enjoy yourself. Every Wednesday and FREE ENTRY. www.deathdisco.co.uk/

brings you Tomoki Tamura (House FM) and Italian duo Eightbitrate spinning a mix of quirky house, minimal beats and electro. It gets going early (free admission before 6pm helps) and there are amazing Geisha dancers as well as live VJ visuals and japanese food on offer. Last Sunday of the month.

Gringo Da Parada helped launch Favela Chic in Paris's Rue Oberkampf back in 1995 and ten year's later he did the same again for Favela Chic in Great Easern Street. At Disorder and Progress he takes us on a monthly musical merry-go-round which isn't so much eclectic as a total party pick 'n' mix, a place where Serge Gainsbourg, the Stone Roses, Seu Jorge and the Rolling Stones bump up against each other in the mix and you hear classic grooves you'd almost forgotten you loved so much, whether it's Brazilian bossa nova and baile funk or punk and techtronica.
Disorder and Progress (Brazilian ex-patriots will recognize the pun on the words inscribed on their national flag: ordem e progresso) is well-named. Gringo Da Parada revels in adventurous eclecticism and inventive juxtaposition and would run a mile to get away from monotonous minimalism, but you won't have to run too: just jump aboard this musical rollercoaster to end the month in style.

The Firewater Society and Notting Hill Arts Club proudly present West London's first true (and long overdue) industry night - Firewater Club, inviting all of London town's well-seasoned bon vivants to gather for a special monthly drinking occasion, complete with all the requisite garnishes.
Fuelling the fire and acting host for the night are The Invasion Of... five very familiar faces at the Arts Club, who met and discovered a mutual love for bourbon and music at Alan McGee's legendary Death Disco night. From drunken jam sessions to hotly-tipped band-to-watch in 2010, The Invasion Of... comprises Gary Powell (of Libertines fame), Robin Coombes aka Farma G (of Task Force fame), Neil Montier and the the brothers Julian Bayuni and Andre Bayuni (all three of Arts Club fame). The band will be providing the perfect musical backdrop for all the shenanigans with a punchy live set (and as DJs too). 'Gary's new band are brilliant. Absolutely brilliant,' wrote Mr McGee in his blog, [they] 'blend 'punk-rock rage with the power of soul in a way I've not heard since the amazing debut album (and lost punk masterpiece) by Detroit band Death.' www.theinvasionof.com

FWF is filled to the brim with Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum ‘n’ bass and break beats. Resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy fill in the global gaps with finest in upfront tunes from Brazilian electro funk to gypsy madness to South African house to Latin reggaeton. Every first Saturday of the month. www.futureworldfunk.com

The Funk Royale crew have been throwing parties across Europe for the past 10 years - known for a riotous mix of booty-shaking funk to party loving crowds everywhere – from their monthly residency at the Notting Hill arts club to dirty warehouses, superclubs, bars, underground dives and everywhere in between.
With a love for music that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up, it's all about the soul - It's about having a good laugh and not taking it too seriously. It's about making girls dance, and making you bop like Lionel….all night long baby!
Featuring DJs Ben Bailey, Matt Smooth (Scratch), Mr Chex and Toby One along with MC Tukka (US3) and guest live acts every month, come and find us on the 3rd Friday of every month for a raucous throwdown. funkroyale.com

Russ Jones, The Hackney Globe Trotter, adventurer, anthropologist, cultural instigator, lion tamer and DJ is taking a wander. Traversing from the far and exotic east to the wild and new frontiers of the west. He won't quite be rocking it in Bejing or unearthing hidden treasures in El Salvador as on previous expeditions but this time staying firmly grounded in Old London Town to entertain the Hillbillies of Notting Hill, the wild folk of rural Kensington and maybe even expecting a few visitors from the bush (Shepherds). As always it will be somewhat of a musical journey armed with only 45s, 33s and top secret CDs, from the darkest african roots, sleaziest big band mambos, jump jives, punk to funk, mash up to techno rave up, salsa dancehall, cumbia hip hop, dubstep steppers, tropicalli swingers, gypsy scorchers, oriental ska anthems and downunder rasta rumblings. Occasional Saturdays.

Movimientos is the home of London's Latin Alternative bringing together some of the most accomplished & exciting up and coming Latin-centric and global live music acts, playing traditional roots music, global fusions, and future Latin alternative, from London, the UK and beyond. Alongside a mix of film, poetry, performance, art and visuals their events aim to showcase the diversity of the Latin culture in London & the UK. Movimientos DJs Cal Jader, Pablo N & guest DJs represent the sounds of the global Latin underground. From folkloric to electronic they mix up the freshest Latin dancefloor rocking underground beats from Cumbia, Latin Hip Hop, Reggae & Ska, to Salsa, Reggaeton, Samba, Funk Carioca, & Electronic beats.

'Muevete,' says host Cal Jader, 'is the pure party version of Movimientos. Muevete is more eclectic tropical rave music, making the links with tropical, African and Balkan music.' To complement their monthly live Latin music night Movimientos presents Muevete! for a tropical dance throwdown with host and resident DJ Cal Jader and DJ Angelo. Expect the finest salsa brava, heavyweight cumbias, urban Latin, underground beats and carnival rhythms alongside tropical bass, electro and the freshest global sounds!

Radio Gagarins' bi-monthly Experiments in Sunday Socialism sessions fill Notting Hill Arts Club to overflowing with a tundra melting mix of live music, digital DJ prowess, performance art, east European cinema, poetry, puppetry, poverty, latkes, blinis and vodka.

"The Arts Club's most adventurous and anarchic night (and that's saying something)" Time Out

Every Saturday, Notting Hill Arts Club plays host to Rough Trade’s legendary RoTa FREE afternoons from 4pm to 8pm.

Each week, Rough Trade’s RoTa ‘Outstores’ (think of it as a record shop instore with bands, beer, cocktails, sofas and DJs) brings you independently-spirited showcases of new music in association with some of the most exciting record labels, ‘zines, music sites and club nights, all with the love for everything DIY and boundary-pushing. Expect anything from indie-pop, alt country, avant folk, pop noise, electronica, new wave, post-punk, off-kilter hardcore and some of the stranger stuff in between, all in the spirit that makes the Rough Trade Shops the best places in London to explore new music. Head to Rough Trade Shops West (Talbot Rd, off Portobello Rd) on saturday afternoon, grab some records and pop down the road to RoTa for post-shopping, pre-going-out free music and happy hour drinks. www.myspace.com/rotaclub and facebook

Radioclit, the infamous ghettopop djs and producers are back in town with their brand new residency 'Secousse' that’s been tearing down cities from Paris to Shanghai. Showcasing the most exotic sounds of all continents, from Abidjan to Rio to Baltimore to Hackney, the night starts with sweet traditional music, continues with live bands and ends up in a monster worldbeat electronic tribal riot. Third world power! Every 2nd Friday of the Month Click here for dates and upcomming guests

Sweet Memory Sounds happens the 1st Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of each month. On the Tuesday you will find the best of London's up and coming live scene as well as some veteran reggae, rock, soul and funk artists. Eclectic is the key with live residents Hoodoo Scoundrels and the legendary resident roots, rock, reggae man DJ Derek who shows the young folk how its done. DJs Adam Callan and Tom Murray keep things lively from 6pm.
The Saturday sees promoter Adam Callan warm up the crowd for DJ Derek who rocks it til closing and occasionally you''ll see special guests. www.myspace.com/sweetmemorysounds

As London's only club night that combines a dance floor with a makeshift movie set & a bar with a temporary cinema screen, Videopia is a haven for music lovers, film buffs & everyone else in between.
"If you were envious of the cast of 'Be Kind Rewind' for their opportunity to recreate great moments in cinema, new club night Videopia will be like heaven crossed with EuroDisney on wheels." Eddy Lawrence, Time Out

Your Favourite Rockstar's Wedding
Party mayhem is what happens when the DJ happily takes requests, people dress in OTT rockstar-wedding finery and the atmosphere is totally carefree as people rock out to tunes they love and adore.
BAFTA Award-winning television presenter and veteran Kerrang! DJ, Christian Stevenson has thousands of tracks to play at Your Favourite Rockstar's Wedding so he's very very likely to have what you want to hear.
As an online-ordained minister, Mr Stevenson can preside over an entirely faux wedding too - mock-rock rings are available.

Fed up with the usual r&b, chart gangsta hardness, chavvy clientele and the same songs over & over? Well look no further, as resident hip-hop aficionados Seb Chew & Leo Greenslade continue their much loved yOyO night. Every Thursday. www.myspace.com/yoyouk

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