Shuffle with Ben Klock at The Empire

Join us on 3rd May, this Bank Holiday, at the iconic Middlesbrough Empire Club for an unforgettable night that will ignite your senses and elevate your soul! This is not just another event; it’s a journey into the heart of techno — and you’re all' invited! Prepare to be blown away as we welcome one of the BIGGEST Techno DJs on the planet from Berlin, BEN KLOCK!!! With pulsating rhythms and immersive soundscapes, this legendary artist promises to create an atmosphere that will leave you breathless and craving more. Step inside The Empire premier club, where dance music legends have graced the stage. Feel the energy as the crowd unites under hypnotic lights and mind-bending visuals. To warm up the Empire, for you fine people... We'll have some stripped back techno by PAUL BOWEN, who will naturally get you in the mood for a Techno journey from our - Manila born, 'ALINEP', who is one of Asia's best DJ/producers in the techno scene. With a production back catalogue stacked full of high-calibre and top-tier releases, ALINEP has caught the attention of the global techno purveyors, who are continually playing his Techno soundscape to the masses. An impressive list is headed up by Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, Fabio Florido, Nicole Moudaber, Freddy K, Darren Emerson and the list goes on. Track drops on notable record labels such as Diffuse Reality Records wherein he dropped his stunning album “Maharlika”. Starting off 2025, Alinep released a 3 track hypnotic techno EP on the mighty SCI+TEC records of Dubfire which was featured in Mixmag as a “Masterclass” to add in his notable discography. But it doesn't stop there' Go checkout Gas Record in Room 2, upstairs, overlooking the main dance floor with a balcony and glass windows. Joe Hatfield & Josh Hatfield' Twin brothers' who share a good understanding of music and have created the foundation of Gas Records and have played for us in the past years and always get the crowd going with their unique dark, chuggy sounds with added support from Brad Palmer, Pennyy and Wiremu. Plus..... Something extra special... We have 'BEAMESH' coming to grace the decks. But where to find him??............. You'll have to find him yourself! ------------------------------ STRICTLY - NO PHONE POLICY Whether it's your first time visiting the club or you've been coming since Day one. Upon arrival, you will receive stickers to cover your phone cameras; these are mandatory as we prohibit unauthorised photography in the venue. We want to protect the dance floor experience and encourage people to stay in the moment. It is about respecting the event, the artists and fellow dancers. Look after yourselves and each other