Event series La Discothèque marks its 10th anniversary with new and substantial investment from Escapism, the electronic music brand led by Dez Derry.

Derry, who manages an eight-figure family office fund focusing on electronic dance music brands that target an older demographic, has selected La Discothèque as the first investment in a portfolio he is building. His goal is to complete six deals globally over the next three years. The investment will fund the brand’s expansion into new international markets including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Founded and led by Kat Warburton, who will continue as CEO to drive global expansion and scale the business, La Discothèque has spent the past decade building one of the UK’s most respected disco brands. The news comes as La Discothèque prepares for two huge anniversary shows at The Warehouse Project and Drumsheds this November.

The investment will support the expansion of Warburton’s team, providing La Discothèque with the infrastructure to run multiple shows simultaneously. This will allow the brand to meet growing international demand while preserving the core values and ethos that have defined its first decade.

Warburton said: “I’m incredibly proud to have taken La Discothèque to its 10th anniversary. A decade of building, pushing boundaries and throwing some seriously unforgettable parties. It’s taken hard work, creativity, innovation and resilience, but above all, it’s been driven by an incredible community and the relationships we’ve built along the way.

“The investment from Escapism gives us the opportunity to take La Discothèque to the next level, elevating every part of the brand, expanding into new markets and bringing our vision to audiences around the world. We’ve got big ambitions for the next 10 years. This is just the beginning!”

Derry, founder of Escapism, said: “Escapism backs music brands that have already proven themselves, and La Discothèque has done exactly that over a historic 10 years. We’re not here to change what already works. We’re here to give Kat and her team the platform to take the unique La Discothèque experience to the rest of the world.”

To complete this year’s anniversary celebrations, La Discothèque has a packed run of shows ahead including a five-room takeover at The Warehouse Project and a return to the 15,000 capacity Drumsheds following its previous sold-out show there, both taking place this November. Meanwhile, Escapism, which focuses on hosting events in unique locations, launches its sold-out debut event on October 10 at the iconic Victoria Baths.