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Smokin Jo to hit the decks at the Meta Lounge for pride weekend
Not many can say that they’ve been given the title of ‘DJ of the year’.
But Smokin Jo can. And she’s set to hit the decks in Peel this weekend at the Meta Lounge pop-up bar in celebration of pride weekend.
Talking about the pride celebrations this weekend, a spokesperson from the Meta Lounge said: ‘Our dazzling pride celebration this bank holiday weekend offers a vibrant mix of live music, family-friendly activities, and an exclusive after-party.
‘The Meta Lounge is thrilled to announce that the legendary DJ Smokin Jo, the only female DJ to have won the DJ of the year award, will be headlining the pride celebration weekend.
‘Her presence at Meta Lounge is a testament to the island’s growing reputation as a destination for world-class music and events.’
The well-known DJ will close the weekend’s activities with a set from 8pm to 10pm on Sunday, August 25.
With a career spanning over three decades, Smokin Jo has played at a number of venues worldwide, including Space/Hi Ibiza, Fabric London, and Pacha Ibiza.
She has also opened for American actress and singer Grace Jones, and DJ’ed for Daniel Craig at the wrap party for his first James Bond film, ‘Casino Royale’.
Following her set on Sunday evening, a pride ‘afterparty’ will be held at Bench Nightclub in Douglas, hosted by Metabolizm Events.
Phil Quirk, co-founder of Meta Events, said: ‘We are incredibly excited to host this pride celebration at Meta Lounge.
‘It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase local talent, support the LGBTQ+ community, and create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. Having Smokin Jo headline is a dream come true and speaks volumes about the calibre of talent we’re attracting to the island.’
