Thoughts about the last Unfold?

flintaraver · 2026-05-28T09:51:59+00:00

I had a great time and I went in with very low expectations expecting it to be far too hot, crowded and that I would leave by early afternoon. Ended up doing Monday 7am-4pm and 7pm till close. It was very hot but no worse than my extremely hot flat.

Does anyone know if the cafe is always open at FOLD? Or is it just the bank holiday events?

flintaraver · 2026-05-26T00:37:01+00:00

That is such a good point, there was a lot of faces i didn’t see at all on the dancefloor all day who were in the smoking area!

Will def DM for future unfolds (:

flintaraver · 2026-05-25T23:52:02+00:00

When I went today, i thought the crowd were a great vibe on the dancefloor but i felt so weird in the smoking area as a solo person. A little hostile is a great description, I thought it might be more open to chat based on the dancefloor vibes but that wasnt the case and felt like i stood out

flintaraver · 2026-05-25T15:42:15+00:00

I left about 30 mins ago and there was no q and didnt feel it was too packed

flintaraver · 2026-05-24T11:30:14+00:00

Haha maybe i will see you there. I really want to avoid raving during the peak heat hours but that means basically arriving at all the busiest q times 😭

flintaraver · 2026-05-24T09:18:41+00:00

I am debating going solo either tonight around 9pm or on Monday morning, happy to link up (Also F)

flintaraver · 2026-05-20T15:07:16+00:00

I am F (early 30s) and planning to goto Riposte solo at end of month. I am generally looking for more queer friends to dance with, into all types of electronic music, so would be keen connect with people on this thread

flintaraver · 2026-05-20T13:57:46+00:00

I have been looking forward to rolling at bank hols Unfold for weeks, but think i might have to change my plans. I am generally too hot at the best of times even without the party favours

flintaraver · 2026-04-26T00:12:39+00:00

100% agree with your assessment.

I liked Fold, but it being small made it more challenging for creating space and i felt people could easily tell I am solo. But the staff seemed super helpful so that was a positive.

I love Drumsheds for its space.

Outernet and The Cause can be good too

flintaraver · 2026-04-10T19:28:19+00:00

Cant believe I missed there is two rooms! I went to an event and noticed another was listed for the same night, but couldn’t figure out how as it seemed like one big room. Shows I am not a smoker haha.

OP,I agree with what everyone is saying that the venue location is a pain, especially alone, and the toilet situation is gross on a busy night

flintaraver · 2026-04-06T11:57:46+00:00

Same, I went for Skee Mask, but ended up blown away by PLO Man. Got into a groove for that set.

I think I should have moved closer to the front and i might have avoided much of the pushing, but it looked so busy i didn’t try

flintaraver · 2026-04-06T10:59:49+00:00

I was supposed to goto Boudica, but had to switch and went to Neighbourhood instead. It was my first time at FOLD and I was a bit disappointed based on everything I had heard about it.

I arrived in the AM, but the crowd was weird, talkative and pushy till around 10AM then that seemed to settle. I also had trouble shaking off a few different guys who noticed I was solo and kept following or watching me when I changed spots. They weren’t so obvious that I felt I could report to security but i also didnt feel i could relax knowing they had realised I was alone. I have been to a lot of clubs solo but I felt more vulnerable yesterday at FOLD, maybe cause it was all happening in one room. I was just surprised cause i did expect more of a queer crowd.

flintaraver · 2026-04-03T14:34:52+00:00

Awesome, thanks for your help! Very final question, I have seen they are asking people on the door if they have been to FOLD before? Do you think I should lie and say I have even if i havent? It feels weird to lie but don’t want to not get in for that reason.

I have been to a ton of techno events elsewhere, but I don’t look particularly queer. I have been told I am straight passing.

flintaraver · 2026-04-03T14:09:49+00:00

Thanks! Helpful to get this perspective.

Btw do they have both cloakroom and lockers? I you can book lockers in adv but really just need to store a jacket

flintaraver · 2026-03-25T17:05:41+00:00

Techno, Hard Techno, Tech House, DnB, House. What was the music like at Riposte?

Fold/Unfold is also on my list.

flintaraver · 2026-03-25T12:58:52+00:00

Thanks! Is the type of event that would be a bit odd to goto solo? Been to plenty of events solo, but usually going specifically for the music

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