Wetyourself! is am event that has been running at London nightclub Fabric every Sunday night since 2007. They have an EDM record label called WetYourSelf! Recordings that launched in 2010.[1]

History

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WetYourSelf!

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WetYourSelf! was founded by Jacob Husley and Peter Pixzel in 2007.[2] it was promoted as the name of the club for Sunday nights at Fabric.[1][2] The club promotes LGBTQI culture and queer parties.[3][4][5] It features local and worldwide electronic music DJs as well as live performances.[1][2] The style of music played is generally house, minimal and techno.[6][7]

In 2016, WetYourSelf! closed for a period of 3 months due to closure of Fabric, as a result of drug overdoses.[8][9][10]

In February 2017, WetYourself! celebrated their 10th year anniversary, with over 500 events held to date.[11] Deejays Barac, Cristi Cons, and the founders Husley and Pixzel played at the event.[11]

In February 2024, WetYourSelf! celebrated their 17 year anniversary at Fabric with the founders Husley and Pixzel present.[12] By this time over 600 WetYourSelf! events had been held at Fabric.[12]

WetYourSelf! Recordings

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WetYourSelf! Recordings was founded in 2010. It features a roster of electronic musicians and deejays.[1] the founders Husley and Pixzel are themselves on the roster. Some of the other artists on the roster include: Marc Houle, Chris Liebing, Minilouge, Roman Flugel, Axel Boman, Alex Kid, Alex Under, Minilogue, Miss Kittin, and Kasper Bjorke.[1]

Over the years, the label have done label showcases in Space Ibiza, D.edge in Sao Paulo, Watergate in Berlin and several other clubs.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "WetYourSelf Recordings · Record label ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Audio: Celebrating 11 years of WetYourSelf! | fabric London". www.fabriclondon.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  3. ^ Hutchinson, Kate (2019-02-12). "Fabric at 20: can the superclub cling to its crown?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  4. ^ "fabric London: One of the World's Best Nightclubs". TFword. 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  5. ^ Embley, Jochan (2018-09-13). "Fabric has launched a monthly LGBTQ club night". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ^ "Inside The Unforgettable Fabric London Nightclub". Nexus Radio. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  7. ^ "10 moments that defined Fabric". DJMag.com. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  8. ^ Rosney, Daniel (9 July 2016). "'Culture of drugs' at London's fabric nightclub causes licence to be revoked - BBC Newsbeat". BBC News.
  9. ^ Rawlinson, Kevin (7 September 2016). "London nightclub fabric to close permanently after licence is revoked". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  10. ^ Jamie Bullen (21 November 2016). "Fabric nightclub to reopen after deal struck with Islington Council". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  11. ^ a b Pell, Damion (2017-01-06). "WetYourSelf! turn 10 this February at Fabric with Barac and Cristi Cons". Decoded Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  12. ^ a b "C.A.Y.A: WetYourSelf! 17th Birthday - Jacob Husley B2B Peter Pixzel (All Night Long) at fabric, London ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-17.