2022NQ
Evian Christ Trance Party with Arca / Holy Other / Vessel / Wanda Group / Lukid
Tonight at 2022NQ one of two unique events called ‘Trance Party‘ will take place, the other of which will be in London, curated exclusively by Evian Christ, aka, Ellesmere Port resident Joshua Leary. Both events feature stellar line ups comprised of some of Evian Christ’s favorite and most respected current musicians; Holy Other, Arca, Jam City (London only), Lukid (Manchester only), Vessel and Wanda Group. The nights will be a mixture of live and DJ sets, and of particular note Holy Other will make his DJing debut.
10pm – 3.30am / £12 adv / £15 OTD / GET TICKETS
2022NQ / 20 – 22 Dale Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1EZ
Kraak
Too Many T’s / Blizzard MC / EEK The Alien
Leon Rhymes and Ross Standaloft met a few years ago whilst at a house party at University. After many late nights of hilarious booze fuelled writing sessions, the collaborations between the pair continued to flow and Too Many T’s was born. Too Many T’s have crafted a faithful following with their Golden Era Hip Hop formula; positive vibes, trademark back to back, rapid fire flows and turbo-charged performances. Championed by music industry figures such as John Kennedy and Rob Da Bank and now considered to be one of the UK’s freshest live Hip Hop acts, Too Many T’s have turned heads and pricked ears with both music fans and press alike. Tonight’s show at Kraak is part of their biggest UK tour to date and is in support of their 4-track EP ‘Beats We Wish We Had‘.
Support comes from legends of Don’t Flop Blizzard MC and Eek The Alien. Blizzard MC has been making waves in UK Hip Hop since the age of 11, as a member of Mayhem Crew. With over 5 million hits, Blizzard infamous battle against English Teacher Mark Grist is still the most watched video Jump Off have created. In 2013 1Xtra named Blizzard one of this years ‘hot 10‘. Eek The Alien is a rising star of Don’t Flop Entertainment, with a twisted flow and insane pace, he made a name for himself trouncing acts and propelling himself to the upper tiers of Don’t Flop. Having put out a number of mixtapes including ‘Crack‘ and ‘The Paranoia Within‘, his debut album, ‘eeK=MC²’ will be released imminently.
7.45pm – 10.30pm / £5 adv / GET TICKETS
Kraak / 11 Stevenson Square / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1DB
Mint Lounge
Funkademia’s 18th Birthday with David Dunne / Myk Nolan
It’s a special 18th birthday celebration for Funkademia tonight at Mint Lounge, a night not to be missed! As on that very first night the original DJ Payney will be taking to the decks alongside David Dunne, who was the front man at Manchester leading radio station in 1995 at Kiss 102. The Good for the Soul boys and the rest of the Funkademia DJ stable will also be dropping in to play their favourite tracks of the last 18 years. Meanwhile in the back room their much loved sister night Northern Funk will also be making an appearance with Myk Nolan taking care of business. If you want more info & to hear a special birthday mix by David Dunne pop over here for a bit.
This Northern Quarter stalwart sells out most weeks so you’re advised to either arrive very early or purchase advance tickets for this one!
10.30pm – 3am / £5 Adv /£6 / GET TICKETS / 2-4-1 entry & queue jump with an NQ Card
Mint Lounge / 46-50 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Dry Live
Seawaves / Lost Cassettes / Ashley Sherlock & more
The first part of Dry Live‘s offering tonight is band night presented by Dusty Pop, with Seawaves, Lost Cassettes, Ashley Sherlock, The Relays and Double Fret (or July or Never depending where your info comes from!!). Seawaves are a Dreampop duo from Manchester comprising of Si Van Brussel and Dan Traynor who united through analogous life experiences at the end of 2012 paralleled with mutual appreciation of the emotional perceptions obtained within dreams and reflecting those same feelings in both audio and visual form. Currently in the process of producing their debut full length release entitled ‘The Pistol Star‘ which they plan to release at the end of the year, the album will feature the acclaimed ‘Born To Fly’ and ‘I’ll Love You All The Time’ both of which receive regular radio play on stations such as XFM. Expect to hear plenty of tracks from the album.
7pm – 10.30pm / £5
Dry Live / 28- 30 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Dry Live
Haus22 launch with mat.joe
Haus22 aims to bring only the finest deep, tech house to Manchester and launch tonight with Mat.Joe heading over from Germany to get the party started right. Berlin based duo Mat.Joe drop crispy house beats paired with rhythmic Soul and Hip Hop elements, resulting in deep and dancefloor-qualified beats that are warm and rough. Warming up for them on the night are Horsey Brothers, who have developed a highly infectious deep house sound and have smashed sets at Sankeys Manchester, Pacha London, Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza etc, and the Haus22 residents Ganzfield Effect and DJ Brian Murphy.
10.30pm – 4am / £10 adv / £12 otd / GET TICKETS
Dry Live / 28- 30 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Matt & Phreds
Durham University Big Band
They may be a small club but Matt & Phred’s like nothing better than a Big Band and championing up and coming musicians so with this gig they decided to do both! The Durham University Big Band has been giving musicians and audiences alike the chance to experience big band and jazz music for a number of years. Iterations of the band have won awards at the Great North Big Band Festival in 2011, 2012 and 2013, with several alumni going on to study Jazz at London conservatoires, such as the Royal Academy of Music. They play a diverse set of styles of big band and jazz orchestra music, ranging from traditional Count Basie and Sammy Nestico arrangements to more contemporary compositions, such as those of Kenny Wheeler and Stan Sulzmann. Both vocal and instrumental pieces are included in the band’s repertoire.
9.30pm-1am / £5 / FREE ENTRY (standing) with an NQ CARD
Matt & Phreds / 64 Tib Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
The Gifts Of The Departed exhibition launch
‘The Gifts of the Departed‘ opens at Manchester Craft & Design Centre with a free, family friendly launch day between 1pm & 5pm and which will also mark the launch of MCDC’s Christmas season. ‘The Gifts of the Departed‘ – a solo show of work by UK-based interdisciplinary artist Alinah Azadeh is an on-going body of work, comprising objects which once belonged to her late mother. These objects are wrapped and bound in cloth, articulating separation, loss and longing. MCDC are delighted to be the first destination outside of the South of England to show this body of Azadeh’s work. For more details about the exhibition and the launch day pop over here.
1pm-5pm / FREE ENTRY
Manchester Craft & Design Centre / 17 Oak Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 5JD
Soup Kitchen
Lunar C
Between his six rap battles in Don’t Flop, Lunar C has accumulated over five million hits and was awarded trophies for ‘Best Newcomer‘ and ‘Performance of the Year‘ within the league in 2011. His widespread popularity has led to multiple appearances on the media channel SB.TV, and an appearance on British singer-songwriter Labrinth’s EP ‘Atomic‘. His latest mixtape, SewerSideSex, also features collaborations with UK artists Dot Rotten and JME. He is in a crew called ‘Fly Tippaz’ who’s logo also features on designs for Boisht Clothing. Other members of the group are PTRM, Minas, Wyde Boi and Chief Wigs. Tonight Jake Brook, aka Lunar C brings his rap stylings to Soup Kitchen.
Basement ~ 7.30pm – 10.15pm / £7
Soup Kitchen / 31-33 Spear Street / Northern Quarter / M1 1DF
Soup Kitchen
All For Nothing with Joe / DANCE / Dan Hampson
Hessle Audio / Hemlock Recordings’ Joe has been one of the most enigmatic and interesting creators of electronic music in the last 5 years. Releases have touched on a fascinating range of influence, from jazz, disco, folk and more – all backed by a solid and inventive use of sub bass. He’ll be playing tracks that have shaped his sound and some new work. DANCE has built his Blank Mind label into one of the most energetic imprints of the moment. Jab Jab music from Grenada, early footwork from the heart of Chicago, Grime influenced bass music from the Peak District and his own pensive club music have found equal acclaim after release. This represents his first trip to play in Manchester. Dan Hampson completes the bill.
Basement ~ 11pm – 4am / £4
Soup Kitchen / 31-33 Spear Street / Northern Quarter / M1 1DF
Night & Day
The Big Slice presents… / Motor City Disco
The Big Slice gives connoisseurs of quality music a taste of the finest talent around, offering a genuine musical treat. For this month’s show they have lined up 4 of the finest undiscovered artists. To keep things rocking into the early hours of the morning you’ll also get to enjoy the Motor City Disco who will rock you, roll you and sixties soul you!
8pm – 1am / £3 adv / £4 / GET TICKETS
Night & Day Cafe / 26 Oldham Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1JN
Band On The Wall
Soul Boutique with Mike Vitti / B.I.Z.Z.Y.B / Paul Mac / Tiny G & more
Soul Boutique returns to Band On The Wall with a fantastic line up for Big Roger’s birthday. Soul Boutique is fast becoming one of Manchester’s favourite soul monthly and tonight’s packed line up should help cement that even further. Blowing out the candles for main man and Soul Boutique founder Roger are Mike Vitti (Funky Nation Ronnie Scott’s / mi-soul radio), B.I.Z.Z.Y.B (old Skool throwback), Paul Mac (Soul Boutique), Tiny G (Peace FM), Christian (Soul Train) playing Picture House plus a live PA by Gold in the Shade (singing the massive street soul anthem ‘Shining Through‘). If you have been to Soul Boutique before you know what a party to expect. If you have not now is the time to experience the atmosphere and a soul vibe like no other!
10.30pm – 3am / £10 Earlybird / £14 otd
Band On The Wall / 25 Swan Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester
The Ruby Lounge
King Kurt / Cheapskates / Wasted Daze
In 1983 King Kurt hit the Top 40 with ‘Destination Zululand‘ on Stiff Records. They’d already built up a frenzied following at their riotous gigs, famously strewn with all sorts of muck thrown both at and from the audience whilst also offering haircuts and drinking competitions! Their first release was on Thin Sliced Records with the ‘Zulu Beat’ 7” in numerous vinyl editions. ‘Smeg’ soon replaced original singer Jeff Harvey and the band – ‘Thwack’ (Paul Laventhal), ‘Maggot’, John Reddington, Bert Boustead and Rory Lyons – started hamming it up wearing dresses and having food fights. They signed to Stiff Records and Dave Robinson’s video of ‘Destination Zululand’ showing their cartoonish tongue-in-cheek style helped propel them to the top 40. Tonight they head to The Ruby Lounge with Cheapskates and Wasted Daze for a mess free gig!!
8pm / £12
The Ruby Lounge / 28 – 34 High Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1QB
NoHo
Saturday at NoHo
The Northern Quarter’s “Hippest Boogie Den”, NoHo‘s resident DJs crank up the beats and unleash the classics onto the floor of revellers before them. From high in the DJ control deck he witnesses the shapes, the struts and the boogies as he plays out 80?s soul, funk, disco, rare groove & boogie. You will be moved and if you need to reserve an area or a table so you have your own personal spot then get in touch with the bar.
5pm – 3am / FREE
NoHo / Corner Stevenson Square & Spear Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M1 1FB
Dry Bar
24 Hour Pop Party
So admittedly it’s not on for 24 hours but what is happening at Dry Bar on Saturday’s for their new regular night is plenty of pop…and other stuff to get your head moving and your toes tapping. It’s FREE to get in and it’s on until 4am, so you should probably get yourself down here.
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 Comfortable On A Tightrope
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 friends are Comfortable On A Tightrope.
9pm – 2am / Free entry before 10pm / £2 after
Common / 39 to 41 Edge Street / Northern Quarter / Manchester / M4 1HW
Odd Bar
Richard Reason (Hit & Run) / Jon K ( Friends & Family / Snip-Snap)
On one floor at Odd tonight and you will find Rich Reason (Hit & Run) digging deep into a mightily eclectic record collection to bring the unexpected to the fore for an evening of uninhibited joy-sounds. Or you could check out the other floor where Jon Kraus (Hoya Hoya / Fat City) will be will be delving between the seats to create a colourful montage of Saturday night drinking music, tackling a healthy mix of Disco, Boogie, House, Afro, Brazilian, Psych, Kraut, Garage, Blues, Ska, Reggae & Soul for ‘Loose Change‘
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 Mike Wilkinson presents Charlie Baker, Michael J Dolan & Dan Nightingale 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