What is B.B.N.?

Big Boogie Nights (BBN) is an INCLUSIVE social nightclub style promotion for those people of size (also called Plus Size and or BBW,BHM) and their admirers. We wanted to create a nightclub style event for us big folks to shake our a**es off without politics. Big Boogie Nights was created in November 2000 by Darren Battle in the San Francisco Bay Area for plus size people and the men and women who love them. B.B.N. has become of the nation’s most successful plus size party promotions hosting events in other cities including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas and more recently New York City.

Some call us fat, but we’ve heard that over 50 percent of adults in our country are labeled big, thick and/or fat, and we are looking for those people (with that label) to feel good about who they are and come out see that there are people just like them who are active, have great self esteem and like to party and socialize.

You might not come to Big Boogie Nights with good self esteem, but we're pretty sure you’ll leave with it and keep coming back for more. Recently Big Boogie Nights has been featured on Good Morning America and the New York Times and recently a pick place to party in the San Jose (California) Metro.

Our events take place in nightclub establishments and you must be at least 21 to party with us.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU PLAY?

BBN plays what is also known as Rhythmatic/Urban styles of dance music. These music styles combine current and old school R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, House, Latin, Dancehall/Reggae and the occasional danceable pop. Our playlist is a combination of dance music currently played in popular nightclubs in San Francisco, New York and Atlanta, as well as music heard on radio stations 106 KMEL. Kiss 98, Energy 92.7 and Wild 94.9 in the Bay Area and we also play a lot of Old School "Club Classics" including 80s pop and new wave that you would hear frequently on The 70's/80's radio stations. Our last 30 minutes is cool down music, trip hop and R&B slow jams (depending on the crowd). Expect the same atmosphere that you would see in popular upscale Bay Area nightclubs (including styles of music) except that we cater to people of size and those who love us.

IS B.B.N. A SINGLES EVENT?

BIG BOOGIE NIGHTS IS NOT A PICK UP PLACE! With that said, we all know that some people who go to "regular" nightclubs come with the goal of hooking up with people more or less. BBN IS NO DIFFERENT! We have people who come out looking for love or love for a minute. However, people that we encourage to come to BBN are people who are into socializing and dancing to nightclub style music. If you come to Big Boogie Nights looking to get "lucky", find a husband or wife or a one night stand, you are coming for all the wrong reasons and will probably be disappointed but we aren't saying that doesn't happen either.

WHO CAN COME TO B.B.N.?

We welcome ALL at Big Boogie Nights and market to those of size and those who love us. While we celebrate our size by having our events catering to people like us WE ARE NOT A POLITICAL GROUP! We have several hot big and thick women and men and those who love us that attend Big Boogie Nights and most come just for the party atmosphere. Of course like any other event, there's always the exception. B.B.N. only screens lyrics for content regarding fat issues. You won't hear "Ain't Gonna Bump No More With No Big Fat Woman" at BBN, However you might hear lyrics to which someone conservative might object.

DOES B.B.N. HAVE A DRESS CODE?

Our dress code varies depending on location and event. Each press release will reflect dress codes. BBN only hosts a few theme parties a year including Pardi Gras, our homage to the Carnival celebration throughout the world and Halloween. BBN prides itself on being the gumbo pot of the Size acceptance club scene. Most people who come to Big Boogie Nights are from various races, religions, sexual orientation and/or preferences and sizes. Thin people who are comfortable with those of size are also welcome at Big Boogie Nights. Love for all! If you are looking for a nightclub that discriminates, then Big Boogie Nights isn't the club for you. We pride ourselves on our diversity!

WHAT DOES B.B.N. CHARGE?

Because Big Boogie Nights doesn't own the venues that we promote our events at we require a two drink minimum. This is because our venues expect to make revenue at our events, we pay a rental fee to use their facilites and guarantee the bar will make a certain amount of income. Many nightclubs also have this same type of rule. We appreciate you understanding.


IS B.B.N. FOR MEN OR WOMEN?

At the present time, Big Boogie Nights attendees are about 55 percent women and 45 percent men. The Men have been coming in droves as of late and they keep coming back, along with their friends.

If you have any questions regarding Big Boogie Nights please e-mail us at bigboogienights@yahoo.com