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Bootylicious Easter takeover of The Scala with New Wave of DJs on Saturday April 19th

One of the events of the Easter weekend the fabulous Bootylicious club take over Kings Cross’ iconic Scala venue on Saturday April 19th for 3 floors of sounds, hosts and vogue-ing. Introducing rising DJ talents such as afrobeats queen Emz, Kyma and NG in the House Room, you can also check Kartel Brown of Vogue Rites fame and their Residents in the Main Room, whilst Jeffrey Hinton and friends host the Glass Bar.

DJ Emz is an international DJ, content creator, and radio DJ based in London. With seven years of experience in the industry, she’s built a dynamic presence and is a queen of collabs have racked up events with brands such as Wireless Festival, MOBO Awards, Nike, Nando’s, Boxpark, Channel 4 and YouTube.

Emz has performed alongside renowned artists such as Burna Boy, Dexta Dapps, and Kehlani with highlights including playing at the Wireless Festival, DJ-ing for Stefflon Don, Parklife Festival, Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, Afro Piano Festival, the MOBO Awards After Party, FreeThe Youth X Jordan’s Party, LADIESLOVEHIPHOP, Lick Events, No Signal Recess and the YouTube Legacy event

Constantly evolving, Bootylicious offers a unique and explosive fusion of UK funky house, GQOM, Afro electronic and House with DJs NG and Kyma. Aged 22 Kyma has already created a stir with sets at the Secret Garden Party, 51st Festival, and Glastonbury as well as recently providing the soundtrack for the Zaneli Muholi exhibition event at Tate Modern.

On the main floor the Bootylicious Resident DJs Kartel Brown (promoter of Vogue Rites, who host a Ball at The Roundhouse on April 9th, 2025); Biggy C – the daddy of Dancehall on the LGBTQ scene, Randall Watson and DJ Tyom keep the mothership flying high with a fresh twist of sounds introducing new DJs into the mix and expect anything from Amapiano, Hip hop, Rnb and Dancehall in the mix. Topped off by MC Tyron hosting on the mic.

Rounding out the lineup it’s strictly oldschool in the Glassbar with Jeffrey Hinton and guests, and with Birthday and VIP packages available, there will also be special events in the foyer, to be announced shortly.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of celebrations at the iconic Scala venue, where the dance floor is open to all queer people of colour and allies, and the entire queer family! Step into a vibrant space filled with joy, acceptance, and unity, to dance like nobody’s watching, and celebrate the beautiful diversity of their community.

“At legendary London club night Bootylicious – where rhythm, freedom and romance collide – Vogue gets carried away in the sharpest, all-eyes-on-you looks.” Vogue Magazine

Listings Info

event: Easter Bootylicious

date: Saturday 19th April 2025

at Scala, 75 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9NL (Kings Cross)

Times: 11pm to 6am

Last Entry: 1.30am – PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

Line Up: Resident DJs Kartel Brown (promoter of Vogue Rites @ Roundhouse Wednesday April 9th, 2025)

Biggy C (the daddy of Dancehall on the LGBTQ scene)

Randall Watson

DJ Tyom

and MC Tyron

Special Guests in the House Room: DJ Emz, Kyma, NG and Sugarbear