Howard Donald is set to bring his underground dance music career to Stroud with a DJ set at The Sub Rooms on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Donald is best known as a member of Take That, described in the event information as one of Britain’s biggest pop groups. Alongside that hugely successful pop career, he has spent the past two decades developing a reputation as a DJ and electronic music artist.
From Take That to underground dance music
For around 20 years, Donald’s tech and electro-house sets have been experienced by thousands of clubbers in more than 10 countries. The source says he has performed at some of the world’s most high-profile club nights, establishing a second career away from the pop stage.
Donald is also one of the founders of Sonic Headz, a DJ collective formed with his friends King Brain and Bart Van Der Zwaan. The collective has been part of his work in underground electronic music and his performances at clubs across continental Europe.
His style has been particularly popular in Eastern Europe, where he has become a regular performer at some of the region’s leading underground clubs. The Stroud appearance will give local clubbers the opportunity to see the Take That star in a different musical setting.
What to expect from the Stroud set
Donald mixes using CDJs and builds his sets around his ear for a tune. The approach is designed to create tension and draw the crowd into the performance, with the music taking centre stage.
That focus on the dance floor marks a contrast with Donald’s better-known work as a member of Take That. At The Sub Rooms, he will be appearing as an electronic music artist with long-standing links to the underground club scene.
The event information supplied for the performance gives the date as Saturday, October 17, and the article was published on September 1, 2026. It does not provide a start time, ticket price or ticketing arrangements, so prospective attendees will need to check for those details before making plans.
The performance is due to take place at Stroud Subscription Rooms, also referred to as The Sub Rooms in the event announcement.
