Hello Manchester Crew,
The scene here isn't just about massive warehouse raves; it's built on grassroots venues and the people brave enough to step up to the decks for the very first time. That’s why this week, I’m adding a brand new segment highlighting the best open deck locations across the city.
Onto this week, and Friday brings serious variety. We’ve got heavy bass and garage from Anz and DJ EZ at Soup. But if you're after something a bit more laidback, J Walk is spinning a free electronica set at Bruk over in Stockport.
Saturday is absolutely stacked with marathon sets. You've got Skream playing open to close at Amber's, Patrick Topping doing a massive all-dayer at Idra, and Shanti Celeste bringing underground house to Nowhere.
My personal pick? Kerrie, Doiléir & Luke Daniels taking over The DBA for an eight-hour, vinyl-only day party. Proper intimate, heads-down dancing.
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.
Open Decks
Stage & Radio (Tuesdays / Wednesdays) Want to practice on club-standard CDJ-3000s? Just rock up, sign the iPad at the bar, and grab a free 30-minute slot.
Band on the Wall (Saturdays) A relaxed, vinyl-only daytime session kicking off at 12 PM. Step up to spin some records and they'll reward you with a free pizza!
DJ Club MCR @ Soup & The DBA (Monthly) Super beginner-friendly open decks and workshops welcoming all genres. Check their Instagram (@djclub.mcr) for the latest sign-up forms.
Station South - Platform Social (2nd Friday of the month) A laid-back, early evening vinyl social for crate diggers. Just drop them an email ahead of time to secure an hour-long set.
Club Curated @ The Bag Factory & The Eagle Inn Scan a QR code on arrival to enter a randomized draw for 30-minute slots. A highly social, supportive space to test your USB and network.
Manchester Raves This Week
Friday
Mark plays a six-hour all-night-long set of bouncing disco at Redlight.
Art rap pioneers bring thought-driven lyricism and experimental hip-hop.
Heavy bass and garage from Anz and DJ EZ alongside emerging local talent.
Intimate deep house and balearic cuts from local residents at Rainy Heart.
Levels makes its Manchester debut bringing rolling tech house with Fletch.
An uplifting ride through Italo disco, soulful house, and global grooves.
Blending house, progressive, and speed garage defined by acid basslines.
The Crucast MC brings pressure-heavy grime and high energy to the basement.
J Walk / Bruk @ Bruk [FREE ENTRY]
Free entry electronica and laidback selections in a cool local setting in Stockport
Saturday
Shanti Celeste, Midland & Call Super spin underground house and techno all day.
Morgan Seatree delivers his biggest headline show yet with euphoric house anthems.
House and Bass from Open to Close by the Dubstep legend.
The Tomorrowland legend brings explosive EDM and electro to Albert Hall.
A massive all-day marathon set of driving house from the UK heavyweight.
An eight-hour vinyl-only day party of techno and electro at the local pub.
Reisner takes the reins for a vibrant six-hour all-night-long club set.
Two underground heroes spin outsider disco, wonky acid, and cosmic dub.
Defected royalty Sam Divine plays an extended five-hour tech house set.
A welcoming and intimate night of deep house all night long.
Top tier funk and soul selections served alongside ramen and drinks.
Sunday
Keep the weekend alive with feel-good house and disco dancefloor energy.
Spiritual jazz, emotional pop, and balearic sounds for a Sunday afternoon.
A laidback Sunday soundtrack filled with eclectic and balearic selections.
High-BPM hardgroove promoting upcoming underground DJs in Manchester.
Eclectic journey spanning funk, soul, and electronica from a huge collection.
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