Hard Times Events

21/08/2026

Out now exclusively on Beatport! 🚀🚀

HTRE024 - FLETCH - “LIFT YOU UP” EP

1.⁠ ⁠Lift You up
2.⁠ ⁠Stand Up
3.⁠ ⁠Touch Me
4.⁠ ⁠1000 Years

20/08/2026

🔥 OUT AT MIDNIGHT 🔥 Swipe right 👉 to listen to all four tracks from FLETCH ™️ – Lift You Up EP.

It’s been a serious run for FLETCH, with releases on Circoloco, Three Six Zero, Music For Freaks and ANOTR’s No Art — including his Play House EP hitting the top of the download charts.

Now he makes his Hard Times debut.

The connection started behind the decks at our sold-out Hard Times Miami Winter Music Conference showcase, where a shared love of the music quickly turned into plans for a release.

Four tracks of rolling grooves, elastic basslines, swung percussion and late-night house energy — Lift You Up is a debut that feels right at home on Hard Times.

🎧 Exclusively on Beatport
🔗 Link in bio

💿 Exclusive vinyl edition coming October

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19/08/2026

OUT THIS FRIDAY 🔥

We’re proud to welcome FLETCH ™️ to the Hard Times family as he makes his debut on the label.

Hailing from Manchester, FLETCH delivers a killer 4-track EP built around rolling grooves, deep rhythms and a sound firmly rooted in the traditions of house music. 🏠

OUT THIS FRIDAY — BEATPORT EXCLUSIVE

Pre-order now via the link in bio.

💿 Exclusive vinyl release coming October

Welcome to the family, FLETCH. 🖤

Beatport

18/08/2026

HTRE024 - FLETCH - “LIFT YOU UP” EP

1.⁠ ⁠Lift You up
2.⁠ ⁠Stand Up
3.⁠ ⁠Touch Me
4.⁠ ⁠1000 Years

Out this Friday 21st August exclusively on Beatport

Limited exclusive vinyl coming out in October

Pre-order now 🔗 Link in bio

17/08/2026

Introducing FLETCH 🔥

Ahead of his debut release on Hard Times Records this Friday, we’re proud to present the latest instalment of our mix series — FLETCH ™️

Even after 30 years, we still get a buzz from discovering fresh, emerging talent — and Fletch fits that bill perfectly.

He made his Hard Times debut at our Miami party, and from that moment we knew we wanted to work together. Fast forward, and we’re now ready to unveil his debut EP on the label.

Fresh talent. Proper House music. Hard Times.

🎧 FLETCH - Hard Times Mix 005 — listen now - link in comments

🔥 “LIFT YOU UP” EP — OUT THIS FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

Available on all platforms and limited vinyl. 🖤

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05/08/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on General Sale!

Hard Times presents Kerri Chandler & Moodymann as we celebrate the 35th Birthday of Ministry of Sound on Saturday 3rd October. 🎉🥳🎂

A huge thank you to everyone who secured their tickets in the pre-sale. We’ve already sold 70%, with just 30% remaining.

This is shaping up to be another unforgettable Hard Times party, so don’t sleep on it… these tickets will sell out.

🔗 Link in bio. Don’t miss out!

30/07/2026

A brand new release out this Friday - DJ Romain - “Funky Streets” ➡️ Swipe right to listen!

Following the passing of our dear friend DJ Romain earlier this year, we’ve spent a long time reflecting on when to share some of the new music he entrusted to Hard Times Records.

The incredible response to 2024’s ‘The Lost D.A.T.S.’ EPs reignited Romain’s creative spark at a time when, unbeknownst to many, he was quietly battling serious ill health. After relocating from his beloved New Jersey to Cleveland, the studio once again became his sanctuary, inspiring a remarkable new chapter of music. The ‘New Jersey’ and ‘Cleveland’ EPs were the first recordings from that period.

Funky Streets completes the first trio of new EPs, but it is also just a glimpse of the wealth of music Romain crafted before his passing. His final studio sessions became an escape from his daily battles, inspiring a remarkable outpouring of new material that he was determined to finish, knowing his beats would continue to warm dancefloors and further cement the legacy of one of house music’s true masters.

Opening with the horn-driven swagger of the title track, the EP moves seamlessly into the soulful groove of ‘I Like To Boogie’ before culminating in the deep, organ-led dancefloor energy of ‘This Is Where I Wanna Be’. Romain signs off with ‘The Chocolates’ - an uplifting, guitar-laced boogie jam filled with warmth, joy and unmistakable soul.

Beautifully crafted from beginning to end, Funky Streets stands as a lasting testament to DJ Romain’s extraordinary talent, timeless musicality, and enduring contribution to House music.

His legacy lives on in every groove. ♥️

Release date 31/7/26 on limited edition vinyl + digital

Link in bio

29/07/2026

💥 BOOM! HERE WE GO! 💥

We’re closing out 2026 in true Hard Times style as we celebrate 35 years of Ministry of Sound with our final London event of the year. 🔥

It had to be something special and it doesn’t get much bigger than this. 👀

✈️ Get those flights booked.
🚆 Lock in your trains.
🏨 Sort your hotels.

The response has already been absolutely colossal, with an incredible number of sign-ups already. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one.

🎟️ Sign up for tickets now – 🔗 Link in bio.

⏰ Pre-Sale: Tuesday 4th August
🎫 General Sale: Wednesday 5th August

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Sign up for first access to tickets and presale.

28/07/2026

HTRE022 - DJ ROMAIN - Funky Streets EP

1. Funky Streets
2. I like to Boogie
3. This is where i wanna be
4. The Chocolates

Out this Friday 31st July on limited edition vinyl + digital

Pre-order now 🔗 Link in comments

22/05/2026

Tomorrow is officially SOLD OUT 🎉
Limited tickets available on the door
See you all tomorrow ♥️🙏