Hello Manchester Crew,
In January 2017, one of Manchester’s legendary night-life venue’s shut its doors for the last time. Or so we thought. This weekend signals the rebirth of Sankey’s - a different location, of course but will it capture the magic it did for so long at Beehive.
A re-sale Sankey’s ticket is the hottest property going right now - but if you missed out there’s plenty more:
Friday brings us a very special b2b with Mella Dee (Techno Disco Tool still an all time great) & Samuel Deep. For me, this is what a b2b should be: two incredible producers who can go toe-to-toe with their sounds elevating each other.
It’s hard to know where to look on Saturday but Jane Fitz will be a special one with her brand of Techno. We’ve also got Manchester’s Teletech back for 2026, alternatively Jorg Kuning & Dr Banana stage an all day and night marrathon at Nowhere and then The Loft.
There’s plenty of genre showcases - Ghosts of Garage for the past, present, and future of the genre. The Shapeshifters are in town for all things classic House, Disco & Acid or if Jungle’s more you’re vibe Nicky Blackmarket is taking us back to the golden era.
Phew! Until next week party people.
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
Unai Trotti b2b Z@p @ The Yard (Techno/Electro)
A rare pairing delivering Techno on a Martin Audio System
Blasha & Allatt @ The White Hotel (Techno/House)
Queer-friendly event creating a safe space for all to express themselves
TDJ & Cult Member @ Soup (Trance/Club)
TDJ and Cult Member are stopping by as part of their SPF INFINI world tour
Hit & Run presents 20 Years Of VISION @ Nowhere (Drum & Bass)
Imanu leads a line-up for a very special anniversary
Mella Dee b2b Samuel Deep @ The Loft (House/Techno/Slap Funk)
Two underground veterans go b2b for six essential hours
Bad Boy Chiller Crew @ Hidden (Bassline/Garage)
The Bradford Trio are in the booth for their take on northern basslineEll Murphy @ Stage & Radio (House/Garage)
Vocal-driven House & Garage with a powerful on-stage presence
Hotline @ The DBA (Techno/House)
Relentless selections & heavy blends with an all girl line-up
Underground Sound @ Stage & Radio (House/Garage)
The label makes it’s Manchester debut and champions local selectors
Disco Puss’ 4th Birthday @ YES (House/Disco)
4 floors of great disco & house vibes
Re-freshers Student Rave @ Secret Venue (TBA) (House/Disco/Garage)
One for the students - Venue announced at 1pm, Tuesday 29th Jan.
Saturday
Jane Fitz (All Night Long) @ 1520 Studios (Progressive House/Trance)
You’re favourite DJ’s favourite DJ in a 200-cap basement, custom lights and sound
Manchester’s biggest Techno export is back for it’s first 2026 show
The Shapeshifters @ Joshua Brooks (Disco/Acid)
Day party by the man that brought us “Lola’s Theme”
LD - DAY: Jorg Kuning (live) @ Nowhere (Techno/House)
Jorg Kuning is one of the freshest producers in the scene. This line-up also has master selector Dr Banana on
LD - NIGHT: Gene on Earth b2b Dyed Soundorom @ The Loft (Techno/House)
Continue the party at The Loft
Traxman & DJ Spinn (House/Footwork)
Two of Chicago’s finest, all night long
Ghosts of Garage @ Hidden (Garage/House)
The past, present and future of Garage across three rooms
5 Years of Rhythmwerkx @ Unit3 (Breakbeat/Acid)
Expect glitchy sounds, big drums & industrial samples
Nicky Blackmarket (Jungle Classics) @ The Kable Club (Jungle/Drum & Bass)
Rewind to the golden era of Jungle with a night of pure old-school energy
Sunday
Headrush 003 @ The Bag Factory (Techno/Hardgroove)
Techno day rave with £3.50 beers
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