Nicole Ndlovu

Today in Glasgow, go-go dancers are taking up space within four main areas: ballroom, cabaret, drag and the club scene – all of which reflect a form of expression, with a combination of dance, performance, art and all the intricacies in between. Originating back in the 1960s, go-go dancing’s role of engaging crowds is now an essential in the queer clubbing scene, helping build the atmosphere within venues.

Nicole is a Glasgow-based culture journalist. Best club night Founded by 23-year-old Indian-Scottish producer/​DJ Rahul.mp3, Scandal Glasgow is the best new party in town. You’ll find go-go dancers and a predominantly LGBTQ crowd going wild to baile funk, bhangra, hip-hop, pop and Jersey club bangers. Three local DJs to look out for on flyers DJ Bellarosa, Leahgte and ISO YSO are part of Scotland’s new wave of youth culture.

No ButhoTheWarrior, no party! Yep, from 2018 to now, the Zimbabwean DJ has introduced the people of Glasgow to southern Africa’s worst kept secret: Afro-house. The genre has been steadily gaining international recognition, bolstered – in part – by the rise of South Africa’s sweetheart, Tyla, whose signature blend of amapiano and bacardi has propelled the infectious sound to the world.