Please excuse this particular club listing, because in my eyes there is only one that comes up heads and tails above the rest and I have been waiting for it since probably May – BICEP AT MAYFIELD DEPOT. More on that later…
Zutekh presents Jasper James @ Soup Kitchen
Friday 2nd November
It could be a tiny warm up for the huge line up at Defected New Year’s Day at Victoria Warehouse, at which Jasper is headlining, but even if it isn’t, he’s bloody mint and it would be great to see him at a small venue!
Warehouse Project presents: Underworld @ Store Street
Friday 2nd November
Just imagine experiencing Born Slippy live. Then remember that they’re one of the best trace DJ’s going and Iggy Pop might come on stage with them again… and then wonder why you haven’t got a ticket.
Joshua Brooks 25th Birthday
Friday 2nd November
Tickets are going very fast to this belter of a party celebrating a quarter of a century of Joshua Brooks. The evening will be held in association with Content, who will be presenting Detroit techno legend Carl Craig!
The Pulp Fiction Party @ The Ruby Lounge
Friday 2nd November
Before it disappears forever, head on down to this Pulp Fiction party – a celebration that will include a live rock and roll Pulp Fiction covers band, a DJ until 4am, giveaways and 95% of all women dressed as Mia Wallace.
Same as it ever was – A Talking Heads Club Night @ YES
Friday 2nd November
Come and channel your inner David Byrne and enjoy the best of the best – Talking Heads all night long.
WHP x MIF Special Edition – Bonobo Presents: Outlier @ Mayfield Depot
Saturday 3rd November
These set of special editions warehouse project and Manchester International Festival raves feel like they fell out of my dreams and into reality. Old, abandoned warehouse, check. Unbelievable artists with the sound and visuals to fill the space, check. Oh, and Massive Attack played there once so that’s an honour in itself. This particular dreamy line up includes Bonobo, George Fitzgerald, Gilles Peterson, Palms Trax, Shanti Celeste and Josey Rebelle.
Yes Mate feat. Gilles Peterson @ YES (Pink Room)
Saturday 3rd November
If you couldn’t be spoilt for choice enough already then YES have just made it an even harder choice by hosting Gilles Peterson in the Pink Room. If you cannot bare for the party to end after the Mayfield Depot gig, then it really doesn’t have to!
Manchester Soul Train @ Band on the Wall
Friday 9th November
Choo choo! Expect some good time soul and mad dancers equating to a bloody good time.
Hit & Run: vs Series Part 4: System vs Infernal Sounds 6th Birthday @ Hidden
Friday 9th November
It’s a long title and an even longer line-up with the likes of V.I.V.E.K, N-Type, Samba, Biome, Sepia and Tino all getting in on the act down at Hidden. Expect the best in Dubstep, Grime and Bass.
Micron 12th birthday w/ DJ Hell @ Joshua Brooks
Friday 9th November
I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since Micron started, and so they’re back at their spiritual home with a night of Disco, Electro, House and Techno – including a 3 hour set by DJ Hell.
The Circle of Life – Disney Party @ The Deaf Institute
Friday 9th November
DJ’s will be playing all your favourite Disney songs alongside the best party anthems to make sure that you can feel the love (tonight). If you go to this and don’t enjoy yourself, you must truly be dead inside. Fancy dress is highly encouraged – so do it.
Progetria featuring Ian Dillon @ The Whiskey Jar
Friday 9th November
A new regular night, Progetria is Manchester’s newest and most exciting underground club night! We’ll bring you the very best of melodic progressive house and techno in the dark basement of the Whiskey Jar. This launch night features Ian Dillion, one of the emerging stars of the progressive house scene and known equally for savage production and stunning live sets.
WHP x MIF Special Edition – Bicep Live @ Mayfield Depot
Saturday 10th November
DID I MENTION I AM EXCITED FOR THIS ONE? If you have plans that day, cancel them. Do not miss this bloody gig. Their album has been the soundtrack to everyone’s year, and watching every one of their gigs on instagram they have been blowing heads off around the world and now it’s our turn! I remember when they used to play in basements of grotty clubs in Leeds to barely many people and now they’re a sell-out act, listen to the damn album and you’ll see why. Love you Bicep.
Hit & Run: Rich Reason @ 256 Wilmslow Road
Saturday 10th November
Hosted by Truthos Mufasa and T-Man, this evening will feature Rich Reason on the decks ALL.NIGHT.LONG. Hit & Run always put a top night on – this won’t be any different I assure you.
Girls on Film: Goonies Pirate Party @ The Deaf Institute
Saturday 10th November
Come and shake your truffle shuffle to the greatest sounds of the 1980s, dodge their boobie traps to uncover real hidden treasure (free drink tokens!) and party the night away at a lawless pirate party on board the abandoned HMS Deaf Institute.
Rejekt – Rich Nxt (Fuse London) @ Joshua Brooks
Friday 16th November
If you like techno, techno and a bit more techno this one is for you. Plus, another sweaty little basement rave – result.
Unfazed – The Acid House Rave @ Stage And Radio
Friday 16th November
This is exactly what you’d expect – Acid House. Acid House all night. Acid House in Stage & Radio. Unfazed know what they’re doing so you won’t be disappointed.
Deptford Northern Soul Club #1 @ YES
Saturday 17th November
Formed in November 2016 by lifelong friends William Foot and Lewis Henderson, Deptford Northern Soul Club have earned a reputation as promoters and DJ’s in their own right. They’re starting this new regular night at new venue YES – which is great.
Motherfunkers present Cosmic Disco @ The Ritz
Friday 23rd November
Motherfunkers are returning to Manchester to bring us the Cosmic Disco: a chance to get all intergalactic and travel through the solar system via the planet of Boogie. There’ll be a wonderland of stilt walkers, lighting, performers, disco balls and visuals fused with the very best of funk, soul, disco and Motown tunes from the ’70s to today…
La Discotheque 2nd Birthday @ Albert Hall
Saturday 24th November
It feels like only yesterday I was whisked away in a flurry of glitter and disco at La Discotheque New Year’s Eve 2016 and here they are celebrating their 2nd birthday, in ultimate style of course. Kenny Dope, one of the most prolific producers of modern electronic music, as well as Felix Dickinson, Detroit Swindle, Prins Thomas, Pillowtalk and not forgetting the best of all, La Piscotheque!
Horse Meat Disco @ Joshua Brooks
Saturday 24th November
Everyone’s (second?) favourite disco night, Horse Meat Disco is heading on over to Joshua Brooks this November – be prepared for another storming night of disco magic!
