Hello Manchester Crew,

Brace yourself, February has dropped already and line-ups looking stacked. For our ravers this week we have our usual full breakdown for the weekend as well as some highlights across the month to help you cop tickets early!

Friday’s biggun is an all night long set for the hottest name in the game right now, Silva Bumpa. He’s b2b with Soul Mass and this one is hotly anticipated. Naturally this has to be my pick of the week, I secured tickets on resale so don’t fear.

Alternatively check-out Deetron as he launches his new night “Soulmate” - This one’s for those looking to stomp the night away to his unique brand of Detroit style Techno.

If the night doesn’t come quick enough, Saturday has a very special day party hosted by Franky Wah. He’ll be presenting a back catalogue any selector would be proud of with productions for the likes of Anjunadeep, Ministry of Sound and his own SHÈN Recordings.

I’ve also got my eye on Amber’s this Saturday - as ever the DJ won’t be announced but it looks to be a heavy night of Dub, Techno and Bass. Worth the gamble at any bookies.

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.

February Highlights

  1. Bakey Presents @ Amber’s (Bass/Garage) [13.02]

  2. Ross From Friends @ The Loft (House/Garage) [13.02]

  3. Dilinja @ The Kable Club (Drum & Bass/Jungle) [13.02]

  4. DJ Absolutely Shit @ The White Hotel (Breakbeat/House) [14.02]

  5. The Ghost @ The Loft (Multi-Genre) [20.02]

  6. Oppidan & Bushbaby @ TBA (Garage/Bass) [21.02]

  7. Roman Flügel / Lola Haro / k.h0lle @ The White Hotel (House) [27.02]

  8. Neffa-T @ The White Hotel (Bass/Grime) [28.02]

  9. Paige Tomlinson @ Hidden (Techno/House) [28.02]

  10. Luke Dean @ Idra (House) [28.02]

Manchester Raves This Week

Friday

  1. Silva Bumpa b2b Soul Mass Transit System @ Nowhere (Techno/Electro)

    Wonky Tekkers. All night long.

  2. Danilo Plessow b2b Luke Una @ The Loft (House/Electro)

    Rare grooves all night long. For the selectors.

  3. Willow @ Off The Square (House/Electro)

    All night long.

  4. Sir Spyro (Hit & Run x Overview) @ Hidden (Drum & Bass/Dubstep)

    2 heavyweight bass labels bring a carnival of Bassweight rhythms.

  5. NEW WORLD 131.2Hz @ The White Hotel (Hardcore/Club)

    Heavy Hardcore at the City’s favourite Warehouse.

  6. Jude Race @ Honey Street Studio (House/Electro)

    120 cap venue, low-slung house and electro.

  7. We Keep Us Safe #2 @ Rebellion (Hardcore/Bass)

    Queer friendly, multi-genre, anti-facist chaos.

  8. Sybil (tm8.club) @ The DBA (Trance/Techno)
    Focus on LGBTQIA+ communities, artists and attendees first. Allies welcome.

  9. Aroop Roy @ Picadilly Central (House)

    Mr Scruff describes Aroop as a “ridiculously skilled selector”.

  10. Deetron @ Soup (Techno/Club)

    Deetron launches his new night “Soulmate” full of techno & soul.

  11. Venard & Pip @ Coalesce (Techno/Deep House)

    Venard brings his Chicago & French House influences.

  12. Deekline @ Joshua Brookes (Drum & Bass/Jungle)

    Jungle Cakes label brings it’s headline acts to the city.

Saturday

  1. Mia Koden & Introspekt @ The White Hotel (Bass/Dubstep)

    Bassweight bedlem with MC Chunky on the mic.

  2. Franky Wah @ Nowhere (House/Tech House)

    All day long - A Ibiza staple this Summer with a sought after back catalogue.

  3. Riordan & A for Alpha @ The Loft (House/Garage)

    Riordan had a break-out year in 2025 - This one will be special.

  4. FILTH: THIRST @ The DBA (Techno)

    This is Saturday’s Techno Fix.

  5. Saturday’s at Ambers (Bass/Dub/Techno)

    Line-up unannounced as normal, described as a “Master of his craft”.

  6. Teletech @ Hidden (Techno/Bounce)

    3-room takeover - All bounce artists - Big vibes.

  7. Bassline Special @ Soup (Bassline/Grime)

    Wobbler Central at this one-off bassline special

  8. LOVE.LAB @ Yes (Trance/Bass)

    Two of Chicago’s finest, all night long.

  9. Kollektiv Turmstrasse @ Gorilla (Techno/House)

    Immersive & Intimate set by 2 guys who’ve inspired the scene since ‘98.

  10. Danny Snowden @ Off The Square (House/Minimal)

    DJ & producer blending ’90s energy with modern club sounds.

  11. Entropic @ Spectrum Studios (House/Deep/Minimal) [Launch Night]

    150-cap venue in the heart of Ancoats - worth £10 on the door.

Sunday

  1. Unfazed 90’s Day Rave @ Bee Noir (Club)

    8 hours of non-stop music - a journey back to the days of peace, love, and unity.

  2. ILLUMINØX @ The Bag Factory (Drum & Bass/Dubstep)

    A jam packed lineup of everything dnb, dubstep, bassline and ukg.

  3. Selector Sundays @ Picadilly Central (Balearic)

    Before I Die label boss and local hero Jason Boardman soundtracks your afternoon.

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