Hello Manchester Crew,
Raving is great, that’s why we’re all here right? But when raving, art and performance intertwine you’re left with some very unique experiences, and that’s what we’re seeing across the city this week.
Friday kicks off with a downtempo, cinematic experience set against The White Hotel’s foggy background as Mark William Lewis brings his obscure, art driven performance to Manchester for the first time.
Alternatively, suave bar renae are putting on a special fundraiser for Sudan, the beats will be club ready but partnered with a special piece by Sudanese and Ethiopian visual artist Hasan Zarroug.
If mixing art and music is your thing, Saturday also has a great offering from Polyphonic’s first Birthday. Showcasing a new exhibition from a selection of artists, accompanied by late ’90s and early ’00s house.
There’s also big names who always bring the heat to check out including Kolter, Oppidan, Mall Grab, LF System & The Ghost.
Tom (japanese.knotweed)
PS: If any of the above are sold out (very likely), it’s always worth checking TicketSwap or Twickets for legit resale tickets.
Manchester Raves This Week
Friday
LF SYSTEM @ Joshua Brooks (House/Disco)
The chart-topping duo brings infectious disco-infused house to the basement.
The Ghost @ The Loft (House/Techno)
Berlin’s finest digging duo take control for a journey through rare gems.
Joe Rolét @ Amber’s (Tech House)
Viral sensation Joe Rolét curates an unannounced lineup of house music’s finest.
Mark William Lewis / Morsel @ The White Hotel (Downtempo/Live)
A cinematic and obscure live performance set against a foggy industrial backdrop.
Craigie Knowes / 4 Years of LIGHTSPEED @ Yes (Electro/Techno)
Celebrating four years with a kinetic excursion through electro and techno.
Sunny D & Buddy / Linden Grove @ Off The Square (House/Electro)
Sunny D joins the Linden Grove crew for a night of groove-heavy selections.
Familiar Faces Residents @ The Garden, Chorlton (Deep House/Balearic)
An intimate community dance with residents spinning deep cuts and balearic beats.
Lustrous x noface / Fundraiser 4 Sudan @ renae (Club/Techno)
A vital fundraiser uniting two collectives for high-calibre club music.
Osk Puente & Phia Sky / Evil Things @ The Talleyrand (Hardcore/Acid)
A wild night of squelchy acid, pounding hardcore, and camp ridiculousness.
Dubstate Friends @ Honeystreet Studios (Garage/Underground)
A secret session of sonic exploration featuring friends of the Dubstate brand.
Riot Manchester DJs / Opening Party @ Rebellion (Dancehall/Club)
A multi-genre explosion of baile funk, dancehall, and UK club sounds.
Saturday
Mall Grab & Effy @ Idra (House)
A dynamic duo who’ll be bringing their mix of House & Garage.
Alex Nut / Wicked Can’t Run @ Rainy Heart (Broken Beat/Soul)
Eglo Records boss Alexander Nut delivers an essential session of eclectic grooves.
Jon K & Conor Thomas @ The White Hotel (Experimental/Techno)
Two of Manchester’s most respected selectors take the reins all night long.
Kolter @ NOWHERE (Minimal/House)
The Cologne producer brings his infectious, high-energy minimal grooves.
Oppidan & Friends / Ghosts of Garage @ TBA (UK Garage/Bass)
UKG star Oppidan headlines a secret warehouse with high-energy bass music.
LILA & KISA / Off*Rec 2nd Birthday @ Soup (Deep House/UK Funky)
Celebrating two years of the label with deep, percussive sounds from rising talent.
PVA @ The White Hotel (Live/Electronica)
Grammy-nominated electronic band PVA bring their pulse-raising live show.
Aries & Cheetah / Brainiac X F4B @ Kable Club (Jungle/DnB)
A jungle tear-out featuring legends of the scene delivering ragga-infused heaters.
The collective celebrates five years of underground sounds in a new space.
A magical celebration of trans joy and club culture for the night sky royalty.
Equine & Haaji Ka Halva / Samsara @ The DBA (Trance/Techno)
A Lunar New Year celebration featuring a lineup of East Asian artists.
Polyphonic DJs / 1st Birthday @ Public (House/Art)
Merging music, art, and community with a new exhibition and classic cuts.
Sunday
Space Dimension Controller @ renae (Electro/Disco)
The intergalactic producer lands for a Sunday session of cosmic funk.
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