Manchester-based Neil Diablo (aka Neil Scott) is a rarest of beasts: a mischievous dancefloor shaman who can leave fellow crate-diggers and newbie club kids equally wonderstruck by his unique compound of leftfield house, Italo Disco, Disco and Balearic aimed as much at the heart as at the hips. An expert party starter and restless music lover since his teens, Neil’s sets come over like a psychedelic road trip, blending painfully rare digs (culled from his many international record-buying trips) with hot-off-the- press secret weapons and his own sought-after productions. His relentless quest to move club crowds physically, emotionally and spiritually has taken him to international party spots such as Ibiza, Tokyo, Bali, Milan, Melbourne, Berlin and New York as well as major festivals Glastonbury, Love International & Gottwood. Neil ran the infamous El Diablo’s Social Club in Manchester from 2003 to 2018 where he plied his trade alongside some of the world’s most- respected selectors, including Todd Terje, Prosumer, Rub n Tug and Prins Thomas. Two record labels – To Rack & Ruin and El Diablo’s Social Club Recordings – sprung out of this beloved institution, which were also steered by Neil. The labels featured artists such as Seahawks, Peaking Lights, Ruf Dug, Ron Basejam, Eric Duncan, Que Sakamoto and DJ Rocca. Neil’s own edits, productions and remixes have found a home at revered labels including Talking Drums, Futureboogie, Nu Northern Soul, KAT Records, Ecletics and Is It Balearic?. More recently Neil has embarked on a new musical venture showcasing the more Balearic and esoteric side of his tastes. North of the Island is a self-released project, which has been enthusiastically received by the likes of Test Pressing, Apiento, Kenneth Bager (Music for Dreams), Max Essa and more.

Neil’s playing twice over the weekend, he’ll be joining the Tryouts takeover in our tented Club Space and joining his friends Crazy P (DJ set) for a 3 hour set on our main stage on Saturday afternoon.

We’re loving Neil’s 2024 Love International come down mix right no..

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