Since its inception in June 2022, techno collective Modal have been throwing parties that go big on off-kilter beats and experimental tunes. Its first three parties, Mode01 and subsequently Mode02 and Mode03, broke pre-conceived notions of what techno is expected to be – with a repertoire that goes from deep, hypnotic synths to cutting-edge, raw industrial soundscapes. The next one at Iki By Ikigai at 20 Upper Circular Road is all about girl power, with an all-female lineup of DJs ready to dish out some hard-hitting bangers. Alongside local DJ Bella’s high-energy beats, there will be acts by rising international DJ Aya, who is known for her techno and psytrance parties in the US and Japan, as well as up-and-coming local DJ Vix, whose esoteric sets range from hard techno to UK funky.

Tickets are on sale from $27.29 here 

Popular home-grown party collective Eatmepoptart’s monthly outfit The Kids Are Alright will transport you back in time with the rambunctious ’80s pop, ’90 boyband tunes, and hits from the 2000s served by DJs Adrian Wee and Brien Seah. This time, the iconic event takes place in one of the collective’s favourite hangouts Moonstone Bar at 103 Amoy Street – a perfect location for a wild night of vibing and dancing. The event is free of charge – so partygoers with a recession-proof budget can rejoice.

Register for free here

This month, multidisciplinary art platform 0rbit and ballroom collective The Kiki House of Kasicunt are joining forces to bring you one of the biggest balls ever hosted in Kult Kafe at 200 Turf Club Road. Open to all who desire to show up in their best drag looks, the event is segmented into five different categories: Face, Runway, Hands performance, Pop dip and spin and Vogue Femme. Accompanying the programme is a wild opening set by fashion designer-slash-performance artist Elden Zachery; beats by DJ and nightlife supremo Bobby Luo; and closing set by 0rbit founder and DJ Kansh.

Registration for participants is available here, while general admission tickets are available at $35 each here 

Feb 11 is shaping up to be a popular night for parties. This time, music and gastronomy event organiser Thugshop (the mastermind behind beloved techno landmark Headquarters) is back with another all-new pop-up party called XXL. Located at the all-new club Modular (62 Cecil Street, #02-00), expect a night of stomping bangers and cerebral techno with Thugshop’s resident DJs Ma De, Deen and Vaib hitting the decks.

Tickets are on sale at $42.52 here  

With tickets selling out each and every time, all-time favourite Brew by music collective Darker Than Wax arguably sits atop the throne of daytime parties (it kicks off at 4pm and runs till 10pm). Situated in the backyard of Chye Seng Huat Hardware, this iteration on Feb 22 boasts a line-up of established DJs like Dean Chew and Aalely among many others. On top of that, great beer and food at an arm’s length away is definitely an added plus for us.

Tickets can be purchased at $25 each at Chye Seng Huat Hardware’s official site 

Intervention is the new queer party on the block, organised by a collective of multi-disciplinary artists and community organisers. Its first-ever party on Nov 19 injected a unique perspective into the nightlife scene with its subversive selection of music, spanning genres like techno, reggaeton and Indonesian folk music (yes you heard that right). This time, expect the same diverse array of sounds from around the world – think South Indian folk genre kuthu; kuduro from the Angolan techno scene; Levantine Arab traditional dance music dabke; and dancehall – all within popular party spot Projector X: Picturehouse.

Tickets can be purchased at $20 each here 

Jungle fans rejoice – cult fashion label Carhartt is partnering with alternative and electronic party organiser Revision Music to host UK-based experimental jungle record label Future Retro London’s Tim Reaper. Gracing the decks of Iki By Ikigai at 20 Upper Circular Road, the acclaimed DJ’s first-ever stop at Singapore is supported by Revision Music’s very own JAC, Gahmen & Helios XL – so be prepared for hours upon hours of tantalising and hard-hitting beats.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at $40 each here 

If you think the choice of Haw Par Villa for the inaugural edition of pop-up rave series Outer Bounce last August was pure manic, wait till you hear about its upcoming outing. This time round, the organisers are transporting revellers to Kranji  in the northwestern part of Singapore, which is best known for its car workshops and timber factories. Specifically, the action will take place on the rooftop carpark of the Carros Centre Automative Warehouse. The line-up of acclaimed eletronic deck masters compose of Aussie DJ-slash-producer Roza Terenzi who’s known for her off-kilter beats and brakes; Thai techno dynamo Sarayu; and Singapore’s own Bongomann of Ice Cream Sundays fame, who brings with him  transcendental set for the night.

Tickets are priced from $37.76. Get them here

Additional reporting by Imran Jalal