Homobloc has revealed the full lineup ahead of this year’s return to Manchester’s Depot Mayfield on Sat 6 Dec.
The legendary all-inclusive block party promises to once again unite artists, performers, spectators, and clubbers in a space where freedom and self-expression rule the dancefloor.
This winter, UK pop royalty Sugababes will lead the Homobloc proceedings. Joining them are Homobloc favourites Honey Dijon and The Blessed Madonna, alongside Berlin-based techno powerhouse and creative director Patrick Mason, the iconic Ana Matronic of Scissor Sisters fame, and a rare DJ set from Gossip’s magnetic frontwoman, Beth Ditto.
American singer, songwriter, and rapper Slayyyter (aka Catherine Grace Garner) will bring her genre-blurring sound to the Homobloc stage, joined by a special b2b DJ set from Canadian electroclash icon Peaches and electronic tastemaker Erol Alkan. The night will also feature a live performance from acclaimed dance music project Hercules & Love Affair, as well as a set from Grammy Award-winning house legend Todd Edwards. Further DJ sets include Sally C b2b I.Jordan, Roi Perez, Eliza Rose, Joshua James, Fat Tony, Grace Sands, and Manchester’s Aiden Francis, Gina Breeze and Kim Lana.
Homobloc takes over the full expanse of Depot Mayfield, including the three main stages (Depot, Concourse, Archive), plus additional stages across Plant Room, the historical Star & Garter Pub and the Loft – a unique space up on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield.
As part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, PXSSY PALACE will transform The Plant Room with an electrifying takeover, showcasing a handpicked lineup of long-standing collaborators. The night features London ballroom pioneer Jay Jay Revlon, US powerhouse DJ and producer UNIIQU3, and viral multi-genre artist Che3kz. PXSSY PALACE’s own Nadine Noor, Mya Mehmi, and Ryan Lovell will also bring their signature blend of sound, style, and community spirit, turning the dance floor into a space of pure celebration, sweat, and connection.
The legendary Star & Garter Pub will welcome Berlin-based Only Fire for his debut show in Manchester, as well as Butch Revival, Islington Mill’s trans-centred community pop club nightlife collective T4T, and Manchester-based trans artist Jasmine.4.t.
Since 2021, Homobloc has raised £137,339 for vital LGBTQ+ charities. Rod Connolly, Promoter from Homobloc, comments: “We can’t wait for people to dive into our 2025 lineup of queer excellence, proudly merging global and local artists, returning friends, and scratching the underbelly of the scene to showcase the rawest talent from the queer underground.
“In a time of rising division, events like Homobloc matter more than ever. We deserve a space for our community and allies to come together and hold each other up on a dancefloor full of love and resistance. We are the beings the bastards can’t grind down and we invite everyone to join us to shake off the bullshit, recharge, realign and carry our queer power back out onto the streets of Manchester.”
Pre-sale tickets will go live on Thu 11 Sep at 10am. General sale ticket will follow on Fri 12 Sep at 10am.
Featured image credit: Jody Hartley
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Tue 9 Sep 2025
