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Weekend club guide with DJ Stuart Ojelay

After my major weekend in Puerto Banus, Marbella, the Bank Holiday weekend has sprung up on me like a vandal, writes DJ Stuart Ojelay.

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After my major weekend in Puerto Banus, Marbella, the Bank Holiday weekend has sprung up on me like a vandal,

writes DJ Stuart Ojelay.

With so much on it's less talk and more action and here is where to hot-foot it this extended weekend.

I start in Walsall with the launch of brand new club Vogue that was formerly Insomnia. They kick off with Simma tonight with garage legends DJ Luck and MC Neat headlining.

Across two floors you'll find DJs including Will Bailey, Sacha Brooks, Rue Jay and Danny Brain.

Sticking with the garage vibe Birmingham's premier invite-only event Everybody Loves takes place at the Rainbow Courtyard tonight with The Mike Delinquent Project topping the bill with Dr Love and Alex Parkin in support. From there all roads lead to Twilight at Core for the official after party where they had a stomper of a launch last Friday. DJs include Onefour, Louie Serene and Callum Baker.

Whatever returns to Gorgeous Bar in Wolverhampton tonight with the delectable jackin' house sounds of Hannah Wants.

I start the weekend at Stones in Cannock tonight for Break The House Down where I'm alongside Jack Harris, Toby Paton and Dave Carrington. We'll only be serving up the most sumptuous beats. Mix this with great drinks prices, cheap admission and live acts and this one is looking tasty.

Stourbridge is looking lively this weekend and on Saturday the newly refurbished Glasshouse has an extended late license until 7am. DJs there include Protégé and Ste Chater. Plus The Bell is celebrating one year of hedonism and packing in the crowds on a weekly basis.

Across the weekend they have some great events lined up with a late license until 4am on both Saturday and Sunday where the party kicks off early doors at 3pm on the terrace with capital FM's Dan Kelly. Other DJs over the weekend Include Elizabeth Jay, Paul Griff, 2uke, Rye Big Love and Sylvan Pierre.

Another event celebrating its birthday is IF at Bushwackers in Birmingham. Crazy to think that these guys have been hosting some of the best after-parties in the UK for five years now. Saturday sees them continue the Bank Holiday special K.I.N (Keeping it Nice) with soul classics in the main room. Then the big one is on Sunday where house legend Graeme Park headlines. Other DJs across this birthday weekender include Danny Kane, Andy Bell, Ade Chad, Bexta, Justus, and Chris James.

The big Bank Holiday party in Wolverhampton is at Indi Bar on Sunday where pure house anthems and classics are in store from the Midland's finest DJs James Garrett, Attison, Mr Pickle, Phil Gardner and Dan Warby, plus live percussion from the talented Chris B. This one is set to be rammed and rocking so to avoid the queues text 'SOCIETY' to 07930 151123 for VIP entry.

For some rare groove treats and sumptuous beats try Grooved at The Vaults with Ant Butler and Deepcity Soul. If you're in the Arcadian check out Lapse with Matt Bishop, Hinsley and Chad Lewis for big beats, great admission prices and awesome drinks offers.

With it being Pride weekend in Birmingham the mother of all events is GLAS Superpride across the Rainbow Complex in Digbeth. Set across three arenas with 20 DJs, expect breathtaking production and a euphoric experience.

My weekend is looking like a monster as after Stones in Cannock on Friday I make my debut at the mighty Pacha in London for Hed Kandi. Then I shoot back to blighty for Society at Indi Wolverhampton then head to Mechu Summer Row for House Sexy. This is looking like one hell of a glam fest with a sublime brand in a bespoke venue like Mechu - so make sure you dress up to get down. Then I'll end it all at the birthday celebrations at IF, Bushwackers.

Have a great weekend guyts - see you on the other side!

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