Manchester’s best club nights in May sees the return of some old school Hacienda alumni at the Albert Hall, a buzzing Bank Holiday weekend, some serious day parties and the unmissable as always, Sounds from the Other City in our sister-town Salford, who are celebrating their 15th birthday.
Thu 2 May | All Hands on Deck #4 | Common
Invite all – get yourself behind the decks for AHOD’s 4th showcase. Celebrating womxn, non-binary and gender non-conforming DJs at their usual Northern Quarter spot. Runs from 7pm till late and is completely FREE.
www.facebook.com / www.aplacecalledcommon.co.uk
Fri 3 May – Sun 5 May | Electrik Weekender ft Pikes Takeover | The Refuge
Celebrate the early May Bank Holiday weekend with this veritable feast of funk. Over three days featuring the likes of Annabel Fraser, Ruf Dug, and Sno, with music in all corners of the public bar, basement club and 10,000 square foot courtyard space. Runs 5pm – late each day.
Prices vary, www.refugemcr.co.uk
Fri 3 May | CCL b2b LOFT – Partian’s Queer dubstep special | Partisan
Two titans of dancefloor tunes come together for a queer dubstep takeover, plus two special guests. CCL made FACT Magazines top 10 mixes of 2018 with “Ode to the Queer Stepas” mix while LOFT is ready to let loose – returning to Partisan after an unstoppable NYE set. Rave runs Midnight till 6am.
Tickets from £5, www.partisancollective.net
Sat 4 May | Goodness presents: Mama Snake, Pangaea, Izzy Bolt | Hidden
White-hot techno trendsetter Mama Snake meets Hessle Audio legend Pangaea in a pairing that promises to deliver. Limbo Radio and VAM’s Izzy Bolt adds to a fiery line up. Runs 11pm-4am.
Tickets fr0m £8, www.residentadvisor.net
Sat 4 May | First light presents: Nouvus ft. adriaan de roover / epong / crat | Barbecue Coffee
The first of a new electronic music and audiovisual series heads to Chorlton, hosted by Manchester based arts platform and label First Light. The three headliners from Belgium bring uplifting mix of forward-thinking electronica, leftfield dance and ambient techno. Runs from 7pm till late.
Tickets from £5, www.residentadvisor.net
Sat 4 may | Kiss Me Again #39 w/ Kiernan laveaux & Father of two | Soup Kitchen
This is a Manchester debut for these two members of the In Training Collective hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They head up the bill alongside Kiss Me Again DJs. All are welcome to groove at this LGBTQ friendly party, back once again in one of MCR’s finest basements.
Tickets: £6, www.dice.fm
Sun 5 May | Sounds from the Other City – Quindecennial | Chapel Street, Salford
Back again, for a 15th anniversary, the city’s funnest music festival returns with another day of eclectic sounds just off Chapel Street. This year there are just five stages to get your teeth into – meaning less decision making and more good vibes. The festival prides itself on its offerings of art, music, discovery and community and is an essential fixture in the Manc music calendar.
Tickets: £27.75 | www.skiddle.com
Fri 10 May | Ross from Friends (Live) | O2 Ritz
A selective UK tour for this producer comes to Manchester this month following his debut album Family Portrait. Live with some special support guests. Runs 6.30pm-late.
Tickets: £15-£19 | www.residentadvisor.com / www.seetickets.com
Fri 17 May | Partisan Presents: Shanti Celeste b2b Chekov [all night long] | Partisan Collective
This fundraiser party is credit to the work of Peach Discs’ Shanti and Chekov’s support of Partisan’s vision in building a collectively-run hub of culture and fundraising. Playing together all night long, they will be flowing in and out of b2b and solo – so follow the energy and get your dancing pants on. We can’t wait for this one. Runs 10pm-6am.
Tickets: £9 | www.partisancollective.net
Fri 17 May | FAC51 The Hacienda ft Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry + more | Albert Hall
Love that old school Hacienda vibe? You’re in luck. Global dancefloor legends are brought back for this mighty project, gracing the scope of the Albert Hall. Chez Daminer and Manc original residents Graeme Park, Greg Wilson and Tom Wainwright complete the bill. Runs 9pm-4am. Read our preview.
Tickets: from £24 | www.skiddle.com
Fri 17 May | Yes Mate! With Teki Latex & Metrodome (Levelz) | YES
The intimate surroundings of the YES basement will be submerged with the slow burning grooves of Techno and House, in a set which is bound to blur the line of experimental and party. The DJ and curator of Boiler Room France will be supported by local don and LEVELZ producer Metrodome. Runs 11pm-3.30am.
Tickets: from £5.50 | www.skiddle.com
Sat 18 May | Hidden x Lo-Fi w. Detroit in Effect | Hidden
A collaboration which always delivers. Hidden resident Aton Fitz also joins the line up at this Salford venue. Runs 11pm-4am.
Tickets: from £9 | www.residentadvisor.com
Fri 24 May | Marcel Dettmann | Hidden
The Warehouse Project presents this exclusive intimate gig with Marcel Dettmann at the Salford venue. Support from local dons Means & 3rd b2b Kerrie as well as Zutekh DJs, this party runs til 4am, and tickets are selling fast so grab em while they’re hot.
Tickets: from £17.50 | www.thewarehouseproject.com
Fri 24 May | Machine Woman Presents: Cera Khin, Izzy Bolt + Loraine James | Soup Kitchen
Part of the Soup Kitchen Curators Series sees Machine Woman bring DIY minded Cera Khin, whose monthly on Bristol based Noods Radio sees both conviction and versatility in her sets, alongside multi-disciplinary [VAM, Limbo Radio] Izzy Bolt and Loraine James’ funky disassembling of conventional genres in a line-up set to impress. Runs til 4am.
Tickets: from £7 | www.residentadvisor.com
Fri 24 May | Augmented presents DJ Boring | Gorilla
Powering through an impactful series of all nighters at Gorilla, Augmented gives us Australian born underground artist DJ Boring at the end of the month. Don’t be borin – come and party. Runs 11pm-4am.
Tickets: from £9 | www.skiddle.com
Fri 31 May | Haus22 x Nacht | Kobosil (3 hour set) | Joshua Brooks
End the month with an absolute banger. This is not one to be missed – unpolished and raw techno for three hours from the Berghain resident. Runs 11pm-4am.
Tickets: from £11 | www.skiddle.com
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- Words:
- Izzy Trott
- Published on:
- Mon 13 May 2019
