Pop Curious?

Pop Curious?

It's pop music, played loud. Pop Curious? is a club night that plays Pop Music.

08/01/2024

🎉 SAT 27th JANUARY 🎉

Join us at The White Swan in Limehouse, London for 'Murder On The Dancefloor': a celebration of the masterworks of Sophie Elllis-Bextor!

Murder On The Dancefloor: a Sophie Ellis-Bextor + 00s Disco // The White Swan, LDN // Sat 27th Jan

We'll be playing all of Sophie's best singles and hidden gems, all interspersed with the best pop songs from the Saltburn soundtrack + a non-stop hit parade of 00s anthems from the likes of Girls Aloud, Lady Gaga, Sugababes, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Christina Aguilera and many more!

Plus we have *free* SEB pop star face masks for early attendees (all first come, first served)!

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 05/01/2024

Huge thanks to EVERYONE who came along to our NYE bash at The Deaf Institute - you were all incredible ❤️

Here's what we played...

'If U Can´t Dance' by Spice Girls
'If I Can't Dance' by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
'Take Me for a Ride (Single Mix)' by Steps
'Negotiate with Love' by Rachel Stevens
'Something Deep Inside' by Billie Piper
'Heaven On Earth' by Britney Spears
'Pearls' by Jessie Ware
'Chained To The Rhythm (Feat. Skip Marley)' by Katy Perry
'Love Again' by Dua Lipa
'Cry' by Carly Rae Jepsen
'Promise This' by Cheryl Cole
'Alice' by Lady Gaga
'Wings' by Little Mix
'Ego' by The Saturdays
'Get Over You (Single Mix)' by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
'Bubblegum Bitch' by Marina and The Diamonds
'Broken Heels' by Alexandra Burke
'Sexy! No No No...' by Girls Aloud
'Super Bass' by Nicki Minaj
'Your Love Is My Drug' by Ke$ha
'Dark Horse (feat. Juicy J)' by Katy Perry
'Tattoo (Sweden)' by Loreen
'Hung Up (Radio Version)' by Madonna
'Scream & Shout (feat. Britney Spears)' by will.i.am
'Replay' by Lady Gaga
'Look What You Made Me Do' by Taylor Swift
'Something Kinda Ooooh (Original Radio Edit)' by Girls Aloud
'Salute' by Little Mix
'CUFF IT [Explicit]' by Beyoncé
'Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z)' by Rihanna
'All The Things She Said' by t.A.T.u.
'Cut to the Feeling' by Carly Rae Jepsen
'What You Waiting For' by Gwen Stefani
'Murder On The Dancefloor' by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
'100% Pure Love' by Years & Years
'Telephone' by Lady Gaga Feat. Beyoncé
'Stars Are Blind' by Paris Hilton
'Trouble' by Neon Jungle
'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen
'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' by Kelly Clarkson
'Biology' by Girls Aloud
'I Wrote A Song' by Mae Muller
'Dance The Night' by Dua Lipa
'California Gurls' by Katy Perry
'Party In the U.S.A.' by Miley Cyrus
'Dilemma' by Nelly Feat. Kelly Rowland
'If U Seek Amy' by Britney Spears
'Up (Radio Edit)' by The Saturdays
'About a Girl' by Sugababes
'Euphoria' by Loreen
'Power' by Little Mix
'Hips Don't Lie' by Shakira (featuring Wyclef Jean)
'Fight for This Love' by Cheryl Cole
'Timber (feat. Ke$ha)' by Pitbull
'My Neck, My Back' by Khia
'Toxic' by Britney Spears
'Just Like A Pill' by Pink
'Hot 'N Cold' by Katy Perry
'good 4 u' by Olivia Rodrigo
'About You Now' by Sugababes
'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift
'Super Freaky Girl' by Nicki Minaj
'The Show' by Girls Aloud
'Physical' by Dua Lipa
'Bad Romance' by Lady GaGa
'212 (feat. Lazy Jay)' by Azealia Banks
'HEATED [Explicit]' by Beyoncé
'Overprotected (The Darkchild Remix)' by Britney Spears
'Untouched' by The Veronicas
'Move' by Little Mix
'Starships' by Nicki Minaj
'About Damn Time [Explicit]' by Lizzo
'Judas' by Lady GaGa
'Into You' by Ariana Grande
'Crazy In Love' by Beyoncé Knowles feat. Jay-Z
'Left Outside Alone' by Anastacia
'Don't Start Now' by Dua Lipa
'Disturbia' by Rihanna
'Like A Prayer' by Madonna
'Something New' by Girls Aloud
'Bad Boys' by Alexandra Burke
'American Boy' by Estelle
'Escapism.' by RAYE & 070 Shake
'Venus' by Lady Gaga
'Sweet Melody' by Little Mix
'SloMo (Eurovision 2022 - Spain)' by Chanel
'Stronger' by Britney Spears
'Call My Name' by Cheryl Cole
'Since U Been Gone' by Kelly Clarkson
'Pound the Alarm' by Nicki Minaj
'Padam Padam' by Kylie Minogue
'Hot To Go' by Chappell Roan
'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence + The Machine
'Off to the Races' by Lana Del Rey

Details of our next events coming later this evening... 💃🏻

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 31/12/2023

🎉 TONIGHT (NYE) 🎉

We open at The Deaf Institute at 10pm for our 3️⃣ floor New Year's Eve spectacular!

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⬆️ MUSIC HALL (top floor): GIRLS NIGHT OUT

DJs Monopoly Phonic + Olly Waldron will be playing Charli XCX, Slayyyter, Kim Petras, SOPHIE, Chase Icon + more, with a GNO 'power hour' of their most played songs from the first few years of GIRLS NIGHT OUT to bring in the new year!

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➡️ THE LODGE (middle floor): POP CURIOUS?

Expect Pop Curious? hits and bangers from Girls Aloud, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Sophie Ellis-Bextor etc, with hosting and performance from Vin Dicktiv!

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⬇️ BASEMENT (bottom floor): BAR MINOGUE

Let DJ Danny Olsson-Lane gently guide you through the masterworks of both Kylie & Dannii Minogue, playing their best singles, album tracks and collaborations until the early hours!

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We're bringing loads of party paraphernalia and pop star face masks for early attendees too, so get there early to miss the midnight queues!

🎟️ Last tickets: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/1063425

15/12/2023

🥳 NEW YEAR'S EVE 🥳

Join GIRLS NIGHT OUT, Pop Curious? and Bar Minogue for a 3 Room Pop Party at Deaf Institute!

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/309835208686623

Four DJs over three floors plus the iconic Vin Dicktiv hosting, all for one ticket price!

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• ROOM 1: GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Come along to our NYE Party 4 U and dance to iconic bops from the likes of Charli XCX, Slayyyter, Kim Petras, SOPHIE, Rina Sawayama, Ariana Grande, Bree Runway, Danny L Harle, Robyn, Azealia Banks, Pabllo Vittar, Tove Lo and more! DJs Monopoly Phonic + Olly Waldron.

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• ROOM 2: POP CURIOUS?
DJ Christopher Dresden Styles will be playing the best singles and album tracks from the likes of Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Little Mix, Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Steps, Rachel Stevens, Katy Perry, Spice Girls, Lisa Scott-Lee and more. Free pop star face masks all first come, first served!

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• ROOM 3: BAR MINOGUE
DJ Danny Olsson-Lane will be playing non-stop Kylie & Dannii Minogue from doors to close, so expect to hear their best singles, album tracks and occasional collaborations, with free K&D pop star face masks for early attendees!

14/12/2023

We call this piece 'Destroy Light Entertainment'.

Maybe you'll hear it in one of the THREE ROOMS at our NYE party at The Deaf Institute on NYE?

(depends how drunk we get)

• ROOM 1: GIRLS NIGHT OUT
• ROOM 2: Pop Curious?
• ROOM 3: Bar Minogue

Hosting by the iconic Vin Dicktiv.

Full details + ticket link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/309835208686623

08/12/2023

TONIGHT (Fri 8th Dec).

Girls Aloud Disco.

Sub 101 Manchester.

Doors 10:30pm.

07/12/2023

THIS FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER:

Join us at Sub 101 Manchester (entrance next to Cruz 101 Manchester) for a night celebrating the masterworks of Girls Aloud!

Event page + ticket link: Girls Aloud Disco // Sub 101, MCR // Fri 8th Dec

We'll be playing all their greatest singles, album tracks, fan favourites plus solo Aloud too, with free GA pop star face masks for early attendees!

Doors are from 10:30pm - late ❤

02/12/2023

GO GIRLS G-G-GO GO GO!

The almighty Girls Aloud  - the very reason for Pop Curious? existing - are BACK in 2024!

However we simply can't wait until then to revisit their *incredible* back catalogue, so join us on Friday 8th December at Sub 101 (entrance next to Cruz 101) for a night of non-stop GIRLS ALOUD!

We'll be playing all their best singles, album tracks, fan favourites (HI 'MEMORY OF YOU') and solo Aloud efforts too, with no repeats until 2:30am (at which point we'll finish with a pure hits set).

There'll be free Girls Aloud pop star face masks for early attendees (all first come, first served), along with Girls Aloud visuals on the big screens too!

02/12/2023

Yes, we're aware they're back.

Yes, we're doing aftershows.

Manchester, London and possibly more.

And Manchester gets a special warm up event next Friday 8th December.

More tomorrow...

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 30/11/2023

THIS FRIDAY 1st DECEMBER:

Join us at Aatma for our 10 Years Of Disco!

We open at 11pm and will be playing her best singles and album tracks, with free LG pop star face masks for early attendees + a life size cut out for selfies!

Plus we've got the iconic Vin Dicktiv hosting and performing too!

Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Official Video) [HD] 21/10/2023

TONIGHT (Sat 21st Oct):

We're at Aatma in Manchester's Northern Quarter from 11pm!

Expect to dance to non-stop, no-repeat Madonna (including singles, album tracks and fan favourites), with free Madonna pop star face masks for early attendees, plus a prize Vogue-off competition!

See you on the dancefloor..?

Madonna - Nothing Really Matters (Official Video) [HD] You’re watching the HD Remastered music video for "Nothing Really Matters" from Madonna's album 'Ray Of Light' released on Warner Bros. in 1998. Buy/Stream t...

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 18/10/2023

We're back at The White Swan in Limehouse tonight (Weds 18th Oct) for the final time this month with another unofficial Madonna Celebration Disco!

We open straight after she's played The O2 and will be playing non-stop Madonna bangers until late.

Here's what we played last night:

'Beautiful Killer' by Madonna
'Revolver' by Madonna
'I'm So Stupid' by Madonna
'Turn Up the Radio' by Madonna
'Cherish' by Madonna
'Dress You Up' by Madonna
'Borderline' by Madonna
'Physical Attraction (Single Edit)' by Madonna
'Papa Don't Preach' by Madonna
'Music' by Madonna
'Burning Up' by Madonna
'Express Yourself' by Madonna
'Beautiful Stranger' by Madonna
'Holiday' by Madonna
'4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)' by Madonna
'Living For Love' by Madonna
'Give Me All Your Luvin' (feat. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.)' by Madonna
'Like A Virgin' by Madonna
'Die Another Day' by Madonna
'Sorry' by Madonna
'Girl Gone Wild' by Madonna
'Bitch I'm Madonna (feat. Nicki Minaj)' by Madonna
'Don't Tell Me' by Madonna
'Rebel Heart (Demo)' by Madonna
'Hung Up (Radio Version)' by Madonna
'God Control' by Madonna
'Deeper And Deeper (7 Edit)' by Madonna
'Gang Bang' by Madonna
'Celebration' by Madonna
'Me Against The Music' by Britney Spears Feat. Madonna
'Into The Groove' by Madonna
'Give It 2 Me' by Madonna
'American Life (Radio Edit)' by Madonna
'Material Girl' by Madonna
'Impressive Instant' by Madonna
'Like A Prayer' by Madonna
'Ray Of Light (Radio Edit)' by Madonna
'Hollywood' by Madonna
'Open Your Heart' by Madonna
'Vogue' by Madonna
'La Isla Bonita' by Madonna
'Medellín (with Maluma) [Radio Edit]' by Madonna
'Don't Cry for Me Argentina (Miami Mix Edit)' by Madonna
'Causing a Commotion' by Madonna
'True Blue' by Madonna
'Gambler (Extended Dance Remix)' by Madonna
'Who's That Girl' by Madonna
'VULGAR [Explicit]' by Sam Smith & Madonna
'Frozen' by Madonna

Free Madonna pop star face masks for early attendees plus a Vogue-off competition during the night too!

Tickets here: buytickets.at/iamdresden

Plus we're doing it in Manchester this Saturday 21st October at Aatma!

Full details here: Madonna Manchester Celebration // Aatma, MCR // Sat 21st Oct

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 17/10/2023

We're back at The White Swan in Limehouse tonight (Tues 17th) and tomorrow (Weds 18th) for another two Unofficial Madonna Celebration Discos! Come straight after her gigs at The O2 and we'll sort you out!

In other news, we've received a few messages saying "WHY IS LONDON GETTING FOUR MADONNA DISCOS AND MANCHESTER NONE?!", so we've switched from our original MCR weekend plans (soz Azealia fans!) and are hosting a non-stop Madge party this Saturday night at Aatma!

Madonna Manchester Celebration // Aatma, MCR // Sat 21st Oct

Doors are from 11pm until late, and we've got Madonna pop star face masks for early attendees (all first come, first served), plus we'll be hosting a Vogue-off where the winner will get a framed photo of the lady herself!

We've put a limited number of free entry tickets online, so if you want to come along on us, don't dally!

15/10/2023

London: you were MAGNIFICENT last night at The White Swan for the first of our afterparties!

We're back again tonight (Sunday) for round 2!

Doors are from 10:30pm and we'll be playing non-stop Madonna singles, album tracks and fan favourites until close.

Cheaper entry advance tix available here: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/880116

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 14/10/2023

🚨 SOUND THE QUEEN OF POP SIREN! 🚨

Madonna starts her world tour in London tonight, and we couldn't be more excited!

We'll be at The White Swan after each of her O2 gigs with our unofficial Celebration afterparties, with doors from 10:30pm - late!

We've got *free* Madonna pop star face masks for early attendees and we'll be playing non-stop Madonna singles, album tracks and collaborations, with a prize Vogue-off competition circa 12:30am to win a framed photo of Madonna herself!

Cheaper entry advance tickets available here: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/880116

If you're not sure how to get to The White Swan, click the following link to get Google Maps directions from wherever you are:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//The+White+Swan+Bar,+556+Commercial+Rd,+London+E14+7JD/@51.5125632,-0.0437433,17z/data=!4m17!1m7!3m6!1s0x487602d481a231d7:0xe23d40bb433a3502!2sThe+White+Swan+Bar!8m2!3d51.5125599!4d-0.0411684!16s%2Fg%2F1tcy8c5y!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487602d481a231d7:0xe23d40bb433a3502!2m2!1d-0.041246!2d51.5125751!3e2?entry=ttu

Alternatively, here's an list of directions from The O2 to The White Swan via tube / DLR (journey time of approximately 20 minutes):

1) Walk from The O2 to North Greenwich underground station.
2) Get the Jubilee line Eastbound to Canning Town (1 stop).
3) Walk approximately 2 minutes from Canning Town underground station to Canning Town DLR.
4) Get the Canning Town DLR heading towards Bank.
5) Get off at Limehouse (5 stops).
6) Limehouse DLR is 2 minutes walk to The White Swan!

13/10/2023

We've got *free* Madonna pop star face masks for early attendees at our unofficial Celebration Discos at The White Swan in Limehouse, London this week!

Doors are from 10:30pm after each of her O2 gigs, and we'll be playing non-stop Madonna singles, album tracks and collaborations, with a prize Vogue-off competition circa 12:30am to win a framed photo of Madonna herself!

Cheaper entry advance tickets available here: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/880116

If you're not sure how to get to The White Swan, click the following link to get Google Maps directions from wherever you are:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//The+White+Swan+Bar,+556+Commercial+Rd,+London+E14+7JD/@51.5125632,-0.0437433,17z/data=!4m17!1m7!3m6!1s0x487602d481a231d7:0xe23d40bb433a3502!2sThe+White+Swan+Bar!8m2!3d51.5125599!4d-0.0411684!16s%2Fg%2F1tcy8c5y!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x487602d481a231d7:0xe23d40bb433a3502!2m2!1d-0.041246!2d51.5125751!3e2?entry=ttu

Alternatively, here's an list of directions from The O2 to The White Swan via tube / DLR (journey time of approximately 20 minutes):

1) Walk from The O2 to North Greenwich underground station.
2) Get the Jubilee line Eastbound to Canning Town (1 stop).
3) Walk approximately 2 minutes from Canning Town underground station to Canning Town DLR.
4) Get the Canning Town DLR heading towards Bank.
5) Get off at Limehouse (5 stops).
6) Limehouse DLR is 2 minutes walk to The White Swan!

05/10/2023

Calling all Beautiful Strangers, Bad Girls, Gamblers, Lucky Stars... basically Everybody!

It's no Secret that our Ray Of Light, the ultimate queen of pop MADONNA is touring her greatest hits at the O2 Arena in London, and we're Burning Up with excitement!

To mark the occasion, we'll be Causing A Commotion by hosting unofficial afterparties at The White Swan in Limehouse, which is about 15 minutes from the O2!

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Sat 14th Oct) // The White Swan, LDN

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Sun 15th Oct) // The White Swan, LDN

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Tues 17th Oct) // The White Swan, LDN

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Weds 18th Oct) // The White Swan, LDN

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Tues 5th Dec) // The White Swan, LDN

• Madonna Unofficial O2 Aftershows (Weds 6th Dec) // The White Swan, LDN

💃 YOU CAN DANCE: We'll be playing all our Material Girl's best Music, including singles, album tracks, collaborations and the occasional Deeper And Deeper cut. It's a 100% pure Celebration of Madonna, so that's all you'll be dancing to all night!

💃 FOR INSPIRATION: Why not Express Yourself with our free Madonna cardboard pop star face masks for early attendees! However don't get Hung Up if we run out - they're all first come, first served, so Don't Tell Me you weren't warned!

💃 COME ON: We've even got a Vogue competition where you can win a framed photo of Madonna herself!

💃 I'M WAITING: Tickets on sale now - please ensure you buy the correct date for your gig aftershow!

30/09/2023

🚨 THIS SAT 30th SEPT 🚨

We're back TONIGHT at in for a 2️⃣ ROOMER!

Two rooms, one entry price.

Doors 10:30pm - late.

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🥳 ROOM 1: GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Iconic DJs & play equally iconic bops from , , , , , , + more.

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🥳 ROOM 2: TENSION DISCO

Join DJ as he plays non-stop, no-repeat for the first 3 hours! Expect all her best singles, album tracks and fan favourites. After 1:30am we'll be mixing it up with complimentary bangers from , , and more. Free Kylie pop star face masks for whilst stocks last!

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Details of our Manchester and London Halloween events (which will include BritneyFest in London, which has been rescheduled due to the national rail strikes and illness) coming very shortly!

30/09/2023
26/09/2023

🚨 THIS SAT 30th SEPT 🚨

We're back at in for a THREE ROOMER with !

All three rooms, one entry price.

Doors 10:30pm - late.

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🥳 ROOM 1: GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Iconic DJs & play equally iconic bops from , , , , , , + more.

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🥳 ROOM 2: TENSION DISCO

Join DJ as he plays non-stop, no-repeat for the first 3 hours! Expect all her best singles, album tracks and fan favourites. After 1:30am we'll be mixing it up with complimentary bangers from , , and more. Free Kylie pop star face masks for whilst stocks last!

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🥳 ROOM 3: BRITNEYFEST

Guest DJ will be celebrating 25 Years of '...Baby One More Time' by rinsing non-stop Britney bangers from throughout her amazing career. Free Britney pop star face masks for early attendees (all first come, first served)!

23/09/2023

💃🏼 TONIGHT (Sat 23rd Sept) 💃🏼

It's time for the Tension Disco special!

Doors open at at 10:30pm, and all our pop star face masks are first come, first served!

We'll be playing non-stop no-repeat* Kylie single, album and fan favourite tracks (including tracks featuring Kylie) from opening until circa 2am, at which point expect more of a mix of complimentary artists such as , , and of course !

*The only track we *might* repeat before 2am is 'Tension', so if there's a specific Kylie song you want to hear, get in early!

Padam you on the dancefloor?

22/09/2023

This Saturday night, Bar Minogue returns to Cruz 101 Manchester for a Kylie Tension Disco Special!

Doors are from 10:30pm, and you can expect to dance to non-stop Kylie for the first 3 1/2 hours, with all her best singles, album tracks and fan favourites played loud

Photos from Pop Curious?'s post 14/09/2023

🎉 TONIGHT (Fri 15th Sept) 🎉

Join Pop Curious? at The White Swan in for a Sugababes + girl band party!

We open straight after the 'Babes have finished headlining The O2 and we'll be playing their best singles from throughout the entire history of the band (including their brand new song 'When The Rain Comes'), album tracks and fan favourites, plus complimentary bangers from the likes of , , , and more.

Free Sugababes pop star face masks for early attendees (all first come first served) too!

🎟️ Cheaper entry advance ticket link: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/1005170 🎟️

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Pop Curious? (est. Sept 2009) is a club night that plays Pop Music. Loud.

We live in Manchester, but get to London and other places too.

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