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# Big Bear Bash to bring back iconic LGBTQ+ Bear event Tonker Club this December
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/big-bear-bash-to-bring-back-iconic-lgbtq-bear-event-tonker-club-this-december/
- Published: 2025-11-22T12:05:31.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-22T12:05:31.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: UK

London’s LGBTQ+ nightlife is in for a festive treat as **Big Bear Bash** proudly brings back the iconic **Tonker Club** for a one-off celebration on **Friday, 12 December**, at **The Eagle London**. This special collaboration promises an evening brimming with energy, nostalgia, and the unmistakable camaraderie of the Bear community.

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First launched in 2003, **Tonker** quickly became a cornerstone of the capital’s Bear scene, famed for its inclusive ethos and vibrant dancefloors. What began as a single party grew into a 12-year run of legendary Friday nights, hosted at venues such as **Barcode Soho** before finding its spiritual home at The Eagle in **Vauxhall**. For over a decade, Tonker was the go-to destination for big-hearted blokes and their admirers, offering top-notch music and a warm, welcoming vibe.

Tonker’s mantra - **“BOOZE-CRUISE-TUNES”** \- perfectly captured its laid-back yet lively spirit. Resident DJs **Tim Jones** and **Paul Coals**, alongside a roster of guest selectors, served up an eclectic mix of classic house anthems and contemporary dance hits, creating a dancefloor alive with laughter, connection and good vibes.

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Since its weekly run ended, Tonker has gone global, appearing at major LGBTQ+ events including **Sydney Mardi Gras**, **San Francisco Folsom**, **Ibiza White Party**, **Brighton Pride**, and more - always uniting the Bear community in celebration.

Now, as part of Big Bear Bash’s monthly series, Tonker makes its triumphant return for one night only. Expect DJ **Tim Jones** at the decks, delivering the signature Tonker sound - a journey through house classics and modern floor-fillers guaranteed to keep paws tapping until dawn.

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****Big Bear Bash** presents ****Tonker Club** at **The Eagle London** on ****Friday, 12 December** from ****10pm - 4am**. Tickets [HERE](https://www.eaglelondon.com/event-details/bear-bash-x-tonker?ref=scenemag.co.uk)