{"id":5295,"date":"2025-06-09T17:29:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=event&#038;p=5295"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:30:49","slug":"funked-up-2","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/event\/funked-up-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FUNKED UP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>FUNKED UP<\/strong> \u2013 A Soulful House Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Saturday 6 September 2025<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>8:00 PM \u2013 3:00 AM<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/va2.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanilla Alternative, SG19 2AS<\/a><br><strong>Headliner: DJ Stigwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The VA brings the groove, the soul, and the heat.<\/strong><br>This September, we flip the script and dial the vibe <em>way<\/em> up as <strong>DJ Stigwood<\/strong> takes over with a masterfully curated set of rare and sultry house music. A legend in the scene, Stigwood\u2019s soulful, deep, and seductive rhythms promise to move both body and spirit \u2014 leaving your senses craving more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 What to Expect:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfb6 <strong>Exclusive House Set<\/strong>: Rare soulful tracks from the maestro himself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0c <strong>Immersive Visuals &amp; Ambient Lighting<\/strong>: Sexy, moody, and unforgettable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf78 <strong>Bar open 8 PM \u2013 2:30 AM<\/strong> | Club closes at 3 AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <strong>Stay onsite or take the discreet hotel shuttle<\/strong> (see options below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Entry Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Couples<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a345<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single Ladies<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a315<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single Gents<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a340 (<em>strictly by invitation only<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 To request to join the <strong>approved single gents list<\/strong>, email:<br><strong><a href=\"mailto:saturday.single.gent@va2.co.uk\">saturday.single.gent@va2.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><br><em>(Priority given to regular, vetted guests recommended by current members. No guarantees.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc60 Dress Code: Style Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LADIES:<\/strong> Sexy clubwear, seductive lingerie \u2013 confidence is your best accessory.<br><strong>GENTS:<\/strong> Smart casual. Make an effort, be the energy.<br>\ud83d\udeab <strong>Strictly no trainers, ripped denim, or gym wear. No exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfe8 Local Hotel Options + Shuttle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t drive \u2014 stay close and ride in style. If VA\u2019s rooms are full, use the <strong>discreet shuttle<\/strong> to these partner hotels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Premier Inn (Colmworth Business Park)<\/strong> \u2013 PE19 8YP \u2013 0333 321 9024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premier Inn &amp; Crown Pub (Great North Road)<\/strong> \u2013 PE19 8YP \u2013 0333 321 9023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wyboston Lakes Resort<\/strong> \u2013 MK44 3AL \u2013 0333 700 7667<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude8c <strong>Book shuttle via the event page at <a href=\"https:\/\/va2.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">va2.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 <em>Let the bassline guide you. Let the house consume you. 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