Popular DJ launches early club night for 'people who don't want to ruin their weekend'
08.06.2022 - 18:03
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A brand new club night for people who enjoy sleeping just as much as they love partying is coming to Bolton.
Dubbed 'Fresh as a Daisy', the event will run from 7pm until 11pm, with DJ John Leather taking over the decks to play four hours of indie anthems. A popular name on the festival circuit with his Tarantino Disco and 80s Movie Disco, John is returning to DJ in his hometown for the first time in five years.
Now based in Warrington, John admitted that he was inspired by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, who recently ran a club night called 'Before Midnight' in the Islington district of London. He said: "She's pioneering a similar thing in London and as a concept, I want to give it a go.
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"I think with the way nights out are going, it's fair to say that the traditional club scene is weaker than it's ever been. Covid's had a part to play and I think at this time, the culture of going out earlier is becoming more viable.
"It's aimed at people who are weekend conscious, people who don't want to ruin their weekend, who want to go out and have a good time but also be home early. It'll be indie anthems for a crowd who want to get out early, party early and home for a certain time."
John initially made a name for himself in Bolton with his indie nights at the now-closed Kico and Blind Tiger venues but DJing has had to take a backseat due to health issues in recent years. He added: "I've got a condition called ulcerative colitis which can affect me from time to time with gigs and I've had to turn down a few festival slots but hoping I'm getting well enough to get back on the scene.
"It's been nearly five years since I've