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Tonight Cosmic celebrate their 2nd birthday by bringing together two very special guests. JG Wilkes (Optimo)~ One half of Glasgow's finest, a legend in his own right. Wilkes has been throwing the greatest parties for nearly 20 years. The Optimo duo have had such a monumental impact on the Glasgow and UK clubbing scene and it goes without saying how excited we are at the prospect of Wilkes taking control of the Cosmic cruiser. Spencer (Numbers) ~ One of the numbers co-founders, Spencer is the driving force behind Glasgow's top label and it's phenomenal success. With over 10 years of playing and planning parties around the globe , it is a delight to have him back in the city for Cosmic's annual anniversary! Wilkes and Spencer will be at the helm of the Cosmic cruiser, going back to back taking Cosmic on it's most exciting disco voyage yet. Tickets are available from Resident Advisor here .

Well it's Friday again, and one of the best party's in the city is set to take place tonight at The Berkeley Suite. Due to a late cancellation in their touring schedule and an uncontrollable urge to play music… the folks at The Berkeley are delighted to announce a very special one-off FREE PARTY as their event for  tonight (Friday 5th July) at The Berkeley Suite, North Street, Glasgow. Playin from doors til closing time will be one of Glasgow's favourite DJ duo's Optimo (Espacio) JD Twitch and JG Wilkes.   Back to Back, Front to Back, Side by Side, Shoulder to Shoulder, Arse over Tit… All Night Long. Yes, this is a FREE party Glasgow so get down early and get in there as this is sure to be filled to capacity. One night ONLY. Drinks at the bar from 10.30pm. License 'til 3am. Please note that there are no advance tickets for this event. Going, to make you Freek!!!

Daniel Avery (Phantasy) makes a welcome return to Glasgow's Berkeley Suite tonight (Fri 17th May) alongside Glasgow favourite and one half of Optimo JG Wilkes. Avery is unique among the current crop: a rising producer embraced by the same icons whose own work inspired him to seek that warm up slot playing ESG and Neu! records in Bournemouth all those years ago. Alkan in particular recognized Avery's passion for sounds originating away from the dancefloor, something that was instrumental in Avery signing for Phantasy, a collective Daniel now regards "very much as home." The critically acclaimed "Need Electric" and "Water Jump" EPs followed, showcasing a depth and progression alluded to in his earlier works for Throne Of Blood, Relish and Tigersushi. Much more music for Phantasy is promised in 2013. Dan is joined behind the decks tonight in the Berkeley Suite by JG Wilkes from Glasgow's finest DJ duo Optimo , who needs no intro...

Great to have Glasgow's favourite institution of hedonistic music Optimo making their appearance underground at the world famous Sub Club on Jamaica St tonight (Friday April 5th). Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last few years, you must have seen the duo's popularity grow, their touring schedule get bigger, and their own releases and remixes become more frequent, meaning these guys have been working hard. For anyone out their who doesn't happen to know, Optimo was a weekly Sunday-night club based in Glasgow, Scotland at the Sub Club on Jamaica Street, as well as a collective moniker for the night's resident DJ duo. Having run every week since it was founded in 1997, on Thursday 11 March 2010, it was announced on the official Facebook page that the weekly nights would come to an end on Sunday 25 April 2010. However, JD Twitch and JG Wilkes would continue to tour, promote and release music as Optimo. Often known simply as "Optimo,...

Tonight (Friday 22nd March) see's Capracara (Comeme/Unknown To The Unknown/DFA) and JG Wilkes ( Optimo) play the ever popular Berkeley Suite in Glasgow. Jonathan Burnip goes under a few aliases such as Automan but is probably best known for his work under the Capracara guise. Joining other practitioners of twisted 21st century acid house like Jamal Moss (Hieroglyphic Being) and Tadd Mullinix (James T. Cotton), Burnip's first Capracara 12" — "Opal Rush"/"Flashback 86," snaking tracks heavily informed by Chicago house pioneers Adonis, Phuture, and Larry Heard — came out in 2006 through Soul Jazz. Its A-side was subsequently remixed by Kit Clayton. The next Capracara release, "King of the Witches" (featuring a Rub 'n' Tug mix on the flipside), didn't arrive until February 2009 on DFA, yet Burnip was active in other ways, remixing as one half of the duo Tiger Timing, contributing re-edit work to the History Clock label, a...

Some of our favourite parties of last year at Fat Buddha Store has to be some of the Electric Frog events, which have seen guests such as Jeff Mills, Moodyman, Felix Da Housecat, Floating Points, Auntie Flo and much more. As a way of thanking everyone who came along to the parties in 2012, they are throwing a free party for everyone on 26th January at SWG3. Things kick off at 8pm and you're all invited! Providing the entertainment on the night will be DJs who will feature in shows throughout 2013 including JG Wilkes (Optimo), Thunder Disco Club, Vitamins, Bigfoots Tea Party, Simon Cordiner (Melting Pot), GPMG, Craig Moog (Piece Together), Kev Stevens and Chris Reid. This looks set to be a party not to be missed! 1 ticket admits 2 person, Entry is subject to capacity, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Over 18s only. ***PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME OF 8pm***   They will also be announcing two events for 2013!

Back in September 2011 when the Berkeley Suite in Glasgow was opening it's doors for the first time, JG Wilkes ( Optimo ) and Jackmaster (Numbers), were set to be playing the party for the opening night. Due to the venue not being ready in time, the party was moved next door to Chinaskis (one of Glasgow's greatest bars) and what a party that was! Now this is finally happening tonight at The Berkeley Suite, and if your out and about this is one club night not to be missed. Jonnie (JG Wilkes) has been busy on the touring front with gigs taking him round the world alongside musical partner Keith McIvor (JD Twitch) and has seen them both churn out some outstanding mixes, remixes, and productions under a host of aliases. Jackmaster has also been a busy man when it comes to touring, with gigs around the globe, and a host of festival appearances during the summer months. The Numbers team go from strength to strength on the release front with Jackmaster also adding to the Fab...