Hello Manchester Crew,
We know we’re back in the swing of things when key venues such as The Loft and Hidden awake from their post-NYE slumber to begin their 2026 season. There’s no beating around the bush here, we are back with a bang.
Friday see’s The Loft kick-off with John Talabot. A man who has carved a distinct sound for himself - Tough but immersive, he crafts sets you can really get lost in.
Hidden invites in Kepler and Boss Priester for two very special solo sets and a b2b to close behind the infamous cage - this one will be a lot of fun.
Jungle on a boat - Saturday gives us a one-off event for those who want to test their sea legs - led by local legend Chimpo, the tunes will be phat - just don’t go overboard.
If you’re looking for something a bit more experimental Legowelt is at The White Hotel. He describes his sound as “hybrid form of slam jack combined with deep Chicago house, romantic ghetto technofunk and Euro Horror Soundtrack”. You’ll hear something quite unlike anything else at this one.
Until next week party people.
Tom (japanese.knotweed)
Manchester Raves This Week
Friday
Lost Frequencies @ Albert Hall (House/Pop)
Manchester debut for a man who needs no introduction
DJ Storm @ The White Hotel (Drum & Bass/Jungle)
The “first lady of drum & bass” comes to shut down The Hotel
Vol 7: Inferno @ The DBA (Techno/Dubstep)
Alternative local DJs, nine bespoke art projections, burlesque & acrobatics
John Talabot @ The Loft (Techno/House)
Hypnotic, deep, melodic, but with bags of bite
Kepler @ Hidden (Garage/Tech House)
Versatile and energetic blend of house, techno, and minimal cuts,
Neillis @ Off The Square (House/Deep House) [Launch Night]
Linden Grove is the new Friday residency night at the venueGolden Years @ XLR (Techno/House)
Manchester’s first BYOB club celebrates dance music classics
Underground Sound @ Stage & Radio (House/Garage)
The label makes it’s Manchester debut and champions local selectors
Sam Pratt (All Night Long) @ Ramona (House/Electronica) [FREE]
Events & Label boss with a diverse range of selections, accompanied by £1.25 Margs
Winter Warmer @ The Bag Factory (UKG/Drum & Bass)
Local event producers Just Junkies deliver a stacked line-up
Saturday
Legowelt @ The White Hotel (House/Bass)
A man who doesn’t follow trends, gives us a peak into his one of a kind mind
SL8R @ Hidden (Drum & Bass/Jungle)
Local talent shells late night Drum & Bass
Chimpo - Jungle Boat Party @ Manchester River Cruises (Jungle/Dancehall)
Local legend Chimpo & friends invite you to cruise the along the waves of Jungle
Dan Ghenacia b2b DJ Senc @ The Loft (House/Techno)
Dan played a pivotal role in re-energising the Parisian house and techno scenes
Nikki Nair @ Cupra City Garage (Electro/Experimental)
An extended set in the intimate surrounds of Cupra City Garage Basement.
contact groove @ The Bag Factory (Garage/IDM)
Heavy breaks and garage, to deconstructed club, electro and drum and bass.
Viva Reggeaton @ Area Manchester (Reggaeton)
Reggaeton & Latin hits!
Sunday
Nothing of note this Sunday!
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