2022NQ
Love Dose Manchester presents Janina / Greymatter
They may still be recovering from the massive warehouse session after Parkilife but the crew from Love Dose can’t wait to get back on it! The next edition of Love Dose takes them back under the streets of the Northern Quarter at 2022NQ, but this time with a full Funktion-One installation and two guest DJ/producers that are extremely special to the Love Dose team.
After many trips to Berlin Love Dose are finally bringing to Manchester one of their favourite German exports – Janina. Resident at the awesome Club De Visionaire (the club that inspired the Rabbithole track Waterside), Janina has been killing it with gigs around the world playing alongside the like of Luciano, Benoit & Sergio and Seth Troxler in Italy and Ibiza. Wherever she goes she manages to create a unique party vibe with her brand of stripped back House and Techno.
If that isn’t enough they’ve also invited one of the head wolves in the pack to join them, the man they call Greymatter. Already a Manchester favourite after his sell-out gig at Basement – Joshua Brooks last year, they welcome this seriously talented producer back for another messy party which will also bear witness to the talents of Seelie, Lewi Scandal, Josimar, Rumor and Cheetham and a special inaugural Manchester performance from Rabbithole (Live). If you need more party there is a secret warehouse afterparty too! Love is the drug. Beats on Prescription.
10pm – 3.30am / £6 adv / £10 OTD / BUY TICKETS
2022NQ / 20 – 22 Dale Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1EZ
NQ Live
Grooveboxx with Matt ‘Jam’ Lamont
A pioneer, respected DJ, an accomplished producer/remixer, label/A&R manager and radio presenter, Matt ‘Jam’ Lamont has been an intrinsic part of the UK garage scene from its very inception and really needs little or no introduction. Tonight he is the star turn at Grooveboxx at NQLive with DJ EJ, Rickie DH, Lee Drake and DJ Power joining him in Room 1, while Room 2 will resonate to the sounds of Mike Tracey, Nick Kapoor, Amie HR, Cee Gordon and Craig Tinker who will all be bringing the Deep House & Tech.
11pm – 4am / £8 adv / £10 otd / BUY TICKETS
NQ Live (Formerly Moho) / Tib Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1SH
Kraak
Pumping Iron presents DJ Benetti / Conor Thomas
A busy weekend for the Pumping Iron crew following their Friday night stint at Common as tonight they present DJ Benetti with Pumping Iron DJs and Conor Thomas for ‘the authentic eighties discotheque’ at Kraak! DJ Benetti is better known as William Bennett of Whitehouse and Cut Hands (Blackest Ever Black) fame, but it is as DJ Benetti that he presents his mysterious and wonderful mix of Italo Disco. Benetti has been touring Italo parties for years, and it gives Pumping Iron great pleasure to bring him to Manchester for a one off Pumping Iron Discotheque. Expect a hi-nrg mix of Italian disco and synthesised house that will keep the red hot dance party afire and be prepared to pump!
10pm – 4am / £5 / BUY TICKETS
Kraak / 11 Stevenson Square / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1DB
The Ruby Lounge
Oldskool Throwback
It’s time for an Oldskool Throwback at The Ruby Lounge tonight following their big live event at the Ritz as the self-titled “No.1 Oldskool Night” presents a fine selection of DJs including Doctor C (Unity Radio), B.I.Z.Z.Y B (Oldskool Throwback/Unity Radio), Steve O (Unity Radio) and special guest DJ Norman Anthony (Soul Society/Deep Soul) and have 500 CDs to give away to you lucky people too.
11pm – 4am / £8 adv / BUY TICKETS
The Ruby Lounge / 28 – 34 High Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1QB
Dry Live
Metal on Metal #15 with Agent-47 / Youth / The Hero Complex & more
Designer Magazine presents a night of no-holds-barred METAL! Metal On Metal #15 features the hard-hitting sounds of Agent 47, Youth, The Hero Complex, Destined For Damnation and Hydrosis. All the metal you can possibly handle for a fiver.
6.30pm – 10pm / £5 / BUY TICKETS
Dry Live / 28- 30 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Dry Live
Xpansion Sessions with Sequential Records
After a run of fantastic headline shows Xpansion have decided to turn our attention to the unsung heroes of Manchester clubland with a monthly residency at Dry Live. Xpansion will play host to Manchester’s best residents, from some of the city’s much loved underground House & Techno nights including Tussle, Sequential Records, Dusted, Cassini, Zutekh! and Resonant featuring special verses sets, b2b DJ battles and showcase DJ sets.
This month they welcome the DJ roster from Manchester’s excellent Sequential Records playing back to back sets with the Xpansion Residents. Launched in 2012, Sequential Records look to deliver a unique underground music experience firmly dedicated to the support and development of the finest cutting edge electronic music and have already put out a strong run of releases featuring Si’ke DJs, Sy Chan, Feft, Rosenhaft, Mike Jones, SoulReazon and Ben Clarke.
11pm – 4am / £4 otd
Dry Live / 28- 30 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Matt & Phreds
David Lyttle & Interlude
Performing music from the acclaimed album ‘Interlude‘ which was described as “incredible” by the Daily Mirror and “exceptional” by MOBO, David Lyttle and his band are playing Matt & Phred’s tonight as part of the tour for the record. First heard on BBC Radio 1′s Introducing, ‘Interlude’ merges soul, hip hop and jazz, and features David on keyboards, bass, drums, cello and vocals. Following two successful jazz albums, it reveals his talent as a songwriter for the first time, with guests including Mercury-nominated Soweto Kinch, new Irish vocalist Rhea, keyboardist Jason Rebello (Sting), bassist Pino Palladino (D’Angelo) and teenage guitarist Andreas Varady. David comes to M&P’s with a full band in tow so expect a special night.
9.30pm-1am / £5
Matt & Phreds / 64 Tib Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Soup Kitchen
NTS-Manchester with Marshall Jefferson / Funkineven / Jon K & more
NTS is heading up to Manchester to host their first party outside of London with the godfather of house and now Manchester native Marshall Jefferson alongside NTS radio favourite and prolific Eglo records producer Funkineven, Manchester native legend and NTS Radio regular Jon K and supporting the line up will be Mr.Wonderful of Plastic People’s monthly music showcase NONSENSE.
Basement ~ 10pm – 6am / £10 adv
Soup Kitchen / 31-33 Spear Street / Northern Quarter / M1 1DF
Mint Lounge
Funkademia with Trafford Lovething
This Saturday Trafford Lovething takes control of the decks at Funkademia, which takes place every Saturday to a consistently full house, feeding a friendly crowd with a diet of pure unadulterated soul-funk with the dj collective taking you on a journey through four decades of the very best soul, funk, electric disco and hip-hop with a touch of smooth r&b and some big house classics. Funkademia
This Northern Quarter stalwart sells out most weeks so you’re advised to either arrive early or purchase advance tickets.
10.30pm – 3am / £5 Adv /£6 / BUY TICKETS
Mint Lounge / 46-50 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
The Castle Hotel
Holywood or Bust / Thomas McConnell / The Crombies
3 acts, 4 quid, can’t really argue with that. Head to The Castle Hotel tonight where FYFR will be bringing you the sounds of Hollywood or Bust, Thomas McConnell and The Crombies. Decent.
8pm / £4
The Castle Hotel / 66 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1LE
Band On The Wall
Summer Reggae party featuring Half Pint / Stikki / DJ Mikey D.O.N
Band on the Wall continues its hugely popular reggae party nights with a full live concert by the Jamaican dancehall star and reggae singer Half Pint, playing with premier sounds The Mighty Atom Band plus a very special set by one of Jamaica’s hottest new talents Stikki, all followed by one of their famous good vibe parties into the early hours with legendary reggae selector Mikey D.O.N. If the music’s not enough for you there will be plenty of Summer drink and food offers all night with free chicken wings (while stocks last, so probably not long!) and Old J Caribbean Rum Punch for just £2. Perfect for chillin’ while you’re chillin’.
9pm – 3am / £14 Earlybird / £16.50 adv
Band On The Wall / 25 Swan Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Night & Day
Howling Rhythm Soul Club
Before setting off for Kendal Calling for a monster DJ set the Howling Rhythm Soul Club is back at Night & Day playing raw Rhythm & Blues, uptempo Northern Soul, rare Funk and a twist of Latin Beat.
10pm – 3am / £2
Night & Day Cafe / 26 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1JN
Dry Bar
Blue Saturday
DJ Tobin Lochrie brings a musical mash up of indie, soul and funk with a dash of Britpop and a pinch of 90′s house.
9pm – 4am / FREE
Dry + Dry Live / 28- 30 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Black Dog Ballroom
Neil Smallridge
Every Saturday Neil Smallridge spins the beats ‘Down at the Dog’ as he blends and bends the genres, smoothly flowing between house, disco and hip hop, with queues around the block every week.
10pm – 4am / FREE before 11pm
Black Dog Ballroom / Corner of Tib & Church Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1PW
Common
Friends In Common with Darran (Revolver)
Every Saturday night (apart from the 2nd of the month) Common invite their favourite friends to play their favourite records. Expect to hear music you never knew you liked. Pop music played with sense and sensibility, country with soul, and maybe something that will make you dance. Tonight’s special friend is Darran.
9pm – 2am / Free entry before 10pm / £2 after
Common / 39 to 41 Edge Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1HW
Odd Bar
Dave Walker (El Diablo’s/Piccadilly Records) / Jon K ( Friends & Family / Snip-Snap)
Head upstairs at Odd tonight and you will find Dave Walker taking us on a journey across modern tight night sounds from jackin’ NY disco to jump up pop delights. Or you could just stay on the ground floor where Jon K will be playing an abstract masterpiece crafted from strokes of afro, Brazillian, psych, kraut, garage, blues & ska. They may well be on the opposite floor to those mentioned. Decisions, decisions!
8pm – late / FREE
Odd Bar / 30-32 Thomas Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1ER
The Bay Horse
Saturday Social
The Saturday Social takes place every Saturday in the wonderful surroundings of The Bay Horse Pub. A soundtrack of the weird, wonderful and well known, from the old to new, Funk to Punk, Disco to Indie, Folk to Pop, all played on lovely crackly vinyl. Your DJs for this aural journey are Craig Johnson and Ian Scott.
8pm – 1am / FREE
The Bay Horse Pub / 35-37 Thomas Street / Manchester / Northern Quarter / M4 1NA
Trof
Woo Hah
A new night comes to Trof as Kevlar & Kydro present Woo Hah, a night of old school hip hop, funk, soul and original breaks.
9pm – 3am / FREE before 10pm / £1 after
Trof / 8 Thomas Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
The Frog & Bucket
Barrel Of Laughs
MC Barry Dodds presents Joel Dommet & Andy Askins (plus one more act TBA) for The Frog and Bucket‘s flagship Saturday night show, Barrel of Laughs. The show goes on until 2am with one of the Frog’s resident DJ’s.
7pm / £17
The Frog & Bucket / 102 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1LJ