What’s that noise? It’s two massive parties rising in the East. But what are they all about, what makes them different? We spoke to two total bangerz, ALEX HAN and LOUIS CHATTEN to find out more.
ALEXANDER HAN (BANG)
So Mr Han. Tell us about yourself. Wat u in2?
I’m the creative director at House of Han, and a freelance PT,
I’m OCD and ADHD, love my job and have a girl crush on Ariana Grande.
I’m into people who challenge me, inspire me, even the ones that hurt me. I love the simple things in life; having my egg white omelette in the morning, free entry to the V&A in the afternoon and 2-for-1 movies in the evening. Want to know more? Call me maybe…
What does BANG mean to you?
BANG is my babe; It’s game-changing for me, doing something I love and I’m good at! BANG is an extension of my crazy, adventurous side. It’s like having a party in my living room where we’re serving sexy. It’s intimate and familiar and everyone is invited, from the West End to the East End! Other than being known for having the hottest and most debonair men, the BANG bunch are deviant, colourful and grown-up characters, eligible gaychelors! Also the first ever gay club in London at Astoria was called BANG, so I wanted to pay homage to that.
What can we expect from the next BANG?
Our distinctive Bang-tastic beats, gorgeous men waiting for you with open arms and single eligible gaychelors ready to mingle! The sexy photographer and my partner in crime Jon Lopez will be waiting for you in the newly pimped up photobooth and ready to shoot you all over!
What’s the lineup?
Very special guest DJ Dan Gereux and our BANGALICIOUS Matt Bogard (rumour has it there will be a B2B situation on the night) plus the multi-talented Louis Chatten. A lethal mix which will make you want to do bad things darling…
Anything else we need to know babes?
Last Saturday we had a secret launch of the BANGERZ & MASH; BANG + Clutch (4 Ravenscroft Street, E2 7QG) bring you ultimate gay brunch experience. We are serving you hot boys in Balenciaga and Rihanna’s fave – Bangerz & Mash, with unlimited bubbles and a DJ on the decks. The seats will be numbered and you will be given a ticket with number on arrival. Dare to play the brunch roulette and find out which hotties you are sitting on? I mean… next to…
• BANG: BANGALICIOUS is on Friday 8th April at Rolling Stock, (48 Kingsland Road, E2 8DN) 10pm – 6am. £10.
LOUIS CHATTEN (SHHBANG)
Hello Mr Chatten, tell us about yourself. Wut u in2?
I’m a London boy and I DJ at SHHBANG & BANG parties, as well as all around the Soho and South London late night haunts. The crowds and vibes are so different all over the city; it’s the best job ever. What am I into? Buy me a drink and I’ll tell you.
What does SHHBANG mean to you?
This party feels like the loud, twisted little sister of BANG. It’s dark, it’s hot and attracts the colourful characters of the night. She’s a HOOT.
What can we expect from the next SHHBANG?
The DJs provide the pumping soundtrack, while the hosts have got enough sass and glamour to fire up the floor all night long and keep the boys sweating ‘til the early hours (6am to be precise).
What’s the lineup?
We have the legend that is Tasty Tim playing the very best House she’s collected on her travels round the world. Then Paul Heron brings his darker take on disco, plus I’ll be playing the deep & techy delights.
Anything else we need to know babes?
You can BANG any night of the week with our DJ’s podcasts on Soundcloud (soundcloud.com/banglondon) – new mixes monthly, babes.
• SHHBANG is on Saturday 16th April at East Bloc (217 City Road, EC1V 1JN), 10pm – 6am. £10.
