{"id":943509,"date":"2026-05-07T09:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/943509\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:46:20","slug":"viral-sensation-touch-of-funk-set-to-make-uk-debut-at-liverpools-arts-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/943509\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral sensation Touch of Funk set to make UK debut at Liverpool&#8217;s Arts Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most talked-about viral DJs is heading to Liverpool this weekend as Touch of Funk brings his hugely popular feel-good party set to Arts Bar Baltic on Saturday 9th May.<\/p>\n<p>Famous online for his energetic mashups of modern pop and R&amp;B tracks with timeless disco, funk and soul classics, Touch of Funk has built a cult following through social media clips showcasing packed dance floors, singalong moments and uplifting party energy.<\/p>\n<p>The free event will see the DJ make his UK debut, starting his UK tour at the Arts Bar joined by Liverpool-based support DJ, Beechy.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers are expecting a busy night and have confirmed there will be no tickets, with entry operating on a first come, first served basis.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOF-NEW-POSTER-e1778144999758.png\" alt=\"Credit: Arts Bar Touch of Funk\" class=\"wp-image-239047\"\/>Credit: Arts Bar<\/p>\n<p>Touch of Funk<\/p>\n<p>The venue operators say:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we\u2019re full, we\u2019re full.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex Medlicott, owner of Arts Bar, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTimes can be hard and we wanted to give everyone a Saturday night that they would remember, with feel good music from an amazing DJ that fills the dancefloor and brings people together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07743-scaled-e1778145024112.jpg\" alt=\"Credit: Arts Bar Touch of Funk\" class=\"wp-image-239046\"\/>Credit: Arts Bar<\/p>\n<p>Arts Bar Baltic has become known for creating accessible events that champion music, creativity and community, regularly hosting live bands, grassroots DJs and emerging artists in the Baltic Triangle.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s event is expected to attract a mix of students, young professionals, music lovers and older disco fans alike, with Touch of Funk\u2019s unique style bringing generations together on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<p>Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>Keep updated with Arts Bar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolartsbar.com\/baltic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<br \/>\nFind more great bars across Liverpool\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/category\/going-out\/food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.\u00a0<br \/>\nFrom the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit<a href=\"https:\/\/thenorthernguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenorthernguideuk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of the most talked-about viral DJs is heading to Liverpool this weekend as Touch of Funk 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