Liverpool Music Tue 29 Jul
PARRJAZZ (SUZAHN FIERING)
FREDERIKS, 20:30–23:00, £3
The weekly jazz showcase night pitches up in a new home on Hope Street.
Wed 30 Jul MORNING RAGA
THE CAPSTONE, 08:00–22:30, FREE
NESTON BRASS QUINTET MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM, 13:00–16:00, FREE
Popular tunes from the First World War, including It’s A Long Way To Tipperary and Pack Up Your Troubles.
Fri 08 Aug TRAGEDY
THE KAZIMIER, 19:30–23:00, £7
An early morning concert as part of Indika. Welcome the day with an early morning concert.
A metal tribute to the Bee Gees – what could be better?
Thu 31 Jul
VIEW TWO GALLERY, 20:00–23:00, £6
ANDREW W.K.
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CLUB, 19:00–23:00, £15
Mr Wilkes-Krier takes to the road for his UK and European tour, playing anthems for the quadraspazzed in a series of intimate club settings. Altogether now: “We want fun...”
Fri 01 Aug MORNING RAGA
THE CAPSTONE, 08:00–22:30, FREE
An early morning concert as part of Indika. Welcome the day with an early morning concert.
THE BLACKOUT (PAVILIONS, BUCKLE TONGUE)
O2 ACADEMY, 19:00–23:00, £13
An exclusive northern date from the high energy rockers, known for their party-hard attitude.
Sat 02 Aug CAMMY BLACK
THE ZANZIBAR CLUB , 19:30–23:00, £4
After years of bedroom songwriting, the 20-something brickie by day downs tools for a rock-heavy live band set. REEL BIG FISH (THE JELLY CATS, BROKEN 3 WAYS)
O2 ACADEMY, 19:00–23:00, £14.50
Ska-pop will never die with Reel Big Fish around. Their Don’t Stop Skankin’ tour is in support of latest LP Candy Coated Fury.
HANNAH ROSE PLATT
American-fused contemporary folk from the London/Nashvillebased singer/songwriter Hannah Rose Platt. STAR SLINGER
THE KAZIMIER GARDEN, 19:30–23:00, £3
Prolific re-mixer for the likes of Jessie Ware, Drake and Gold Panda, Star Slinger crafts an eclectic combo of hip-hop, dance and soul music.
Sat 09 Aug
FESTEVOL (STEALING SHEEP + BY THE SEA + THE TEA STREET BAND + MORE)
THE KAZIMIER, 15:00–04:00, £12.50
Promoters EVOL return for the third annual FestEVOL, with headliners this year including, Stealing Sheep, Tea Street Band and By The Sea. Natalie McCool, Veyu and The Hooton Tennis Club are also among those on the bill.
THE MELLOMELLO JAZZ COLLECTIVE
MELLOMELLO, 21:00–00:00, FREE
MelloMello’s jazz collective return, serving up a free evening of stomping jazz and swing fusion. 2014 SUMMER RECITALS
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, 12:30–13:00, FREE
A guest organist each Saturday afternoon.
Sun 10 Aug
SUMMER SESSIONS (JON GOMM, LOVEABLE ROGUES, NICK HARPER, KESTON COBBLERS CLUB) ST LUKE’S CHURCH, 15:00–23:00, FROM £12.50 (WEEKEND £20)
Glasswerk present a weekender of guitar-led music, from the acoustic stylings of Jon Gomm all the way to Britain’s Got Talent finalists Loveable Rogues. JIMI GOODWIN
CAMP + FURNACE, 19:30-22:30, £12.50
The former Doves front man headlines day two of Camp + Furnace's annual Summercamp.
Sun 17 Aug STEVE MACFARLANE
STUDIO 2, 17:00–21:00, FREE
Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Liverpool-based singer/ songwriter, playing a mixture of originals and covers. SUMMER SESSIONS (LOVEABLE ROGUES + MORE)
ST LUKE’S CHURCH, 15:00–23:00, FROM £12.50 (WEEKEND £20)
Glasswerk present a weekender of guitar-led music, from the acoustic stylings of Jon Gomm all the way to Britain’s Got Talent finalists Loveable Rogues.
Mon 18 Aug
THE GROWLERS (FAT WHITE FAMILY + THE WYTCHES) THE KAZIMIER, 19:30–23:00, £11
Known for blending fuzzy surf with sexy psychedelia and throwing in some hypnotic melodies and tripped out lyrics, The Growlers are joined by the brilliantly grotty Fat White Family and the surfer-psych of The Wytches on this triple bill.
Tue 19 Aug
OUT OF THE BEDROOM: OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JOHNNY SANDS
LEAF, 20:30–22:30, FREE
MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL, 13:00–14:00, FREE
2014 SUMMER RECITALS
Traditional shanty singing.
Liverpool’s reigning King of acoustic presents a weekly open mic night.
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, 12:30–13:00, FREE
Tue 12 Aug
Wed 20 Aug
A guest organist each Saturday afternoon. NEW SOUL POWER CLUB
STUDIO 2, 19:00–01:00, FREE
London-based session band, playing anything from 70s classics to modern hits. LIVERPOOL PRIDE
VARIOUS VENUES, 13:00–22:00, £8
The fifth anniversary of the Liverpool Pride should be as colourful and celebratory as ever. This year’s fancy dress theme is Glam Fairy Tales, while headliners include Katy B and the M People’s Heather Small.
Sun 03 Aug BURT BACHARACH
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE, 20:00–23:00, FROM £38.40
What the world needs now is another Burt Bacharach tour - so it’s just as well that the 86 yearold crooner is calling in for another run through the highlights of his marathon career. STRINGS AND THINGS
STUDIO 2, 19:30–23:30, £2
Stillhet Music return with their regular showcase.
Tue 05 Aug
OUT OF THE BEDROOM: OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JOHNNY SANDS
LEAF, 20:30–22:30, FREE
Liverpool’s reigning King of acoustic presents a weekly open mic night.
Wed 06 Aug THE ART OF MUSIC
LADY LEVER ART GALLERY, 14:00–16:00, FREE
A music recital by the Celtic Roots Community Music Academy, inspired by the Rossetti’s Obsession: Images of Jane Morris exhibition.
Thu 07 Aug
DEAD HEDGE TRIO RESIDENCY
MELLOMELLO, 20:00–23:00, FREE
A trio from Liverpool, throwing jazz, psychedelic rock and Afrobeat into the melting pot and coming up with something kinda groovy with an improvised vibe.
August 2014
THE LIVERPOOL SHANTY KINGS
OUT OF THE BEDROOM: OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JOHNNY SANDS
STEVE EARLE
ECHO ARENA, 19:30–22:30, £33.50
Liverpool’s reigning King of acoustic presents a weekly open mic night.
The Godfather of alternative country music calls in to Liverpool for a rare solo set, featuring songs from his 30-year career.
Wed 13 Aug
EAST VILLAGE ARTS CLUB, 19:00–23:00, £7
LEAF, 20:30–22:30, FREE
MTV BRAND NEW PRESENTED BY LIMF (ELLA EYRE + BECKY HILL + JESS GLYNNE)
CAMP AND FURNACE, 19:30–22:30, £3
Ella Eyre, Jess Glynne and Becky Hill are among the names to launch Liverpool International Music Festival, performing at this special MTV show. WILLIAM CONTROL
STUDIO 2, 19:00–22:30, £8
Electronic side project of Aiden’s William Francis, touring on the back of his third LP.
Thu 14 Aug
THE SEA WITCHES (THE DEBT STARS + MONIKA & THE EXPLOSION) MELLOMELLO, 21:00–00:00, FREE
A triple bill of rock n’ roll.
Fri 15 Aug GRUFF RHYS
CAMP AND FURNACE, 19:00–23:00, £12.50
The Super Furry Animals man kicks off Summercamp in style as he continues to tour in support of latest album American Interior. OTTERSGEAR
PULLED APART BY HORSES
Leeds-based band of lunatics running to a tight check list of torturous vocals, distortion, serious riffage, and hardcore clatter. All in the name of some pretty bloody awesome balls-to-the-wall rock, y’understand.
Thu 21 Aug
SYNDROME SESSIONS 2:1 (JAMIE GLEHDILL + STEFAN KAZASSOGLOU + STEVEN FOWLER) 24 KITCHEN STREET, 20:00–23:00, £TBC
Jamie Gledhill, Stefan Kazassoglou & martial artist Steven Fowler are invited to use Syndrome’s interactive space that responds visually and sonically to physical presence and movement in a similar way that a musical instrument responds to being played.
Fri 22 Aug
TJ & MURPHY (ADRIAN NATION)
VIEW TWO GALLERY, 19:45–22:45, £5ADV (£6 ON THE DOOR)
A Liverpool Acoustic-hosted night of effects-shunning artists.
MELLOMELLO, 20:00–23:00, FREE
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC WITH SPECIAL GUEST IAN BROUDIE
Sat 16 Aug
A celebration of the music of Liverpool-born singer/songwriter Ian Broudie, with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing classical favourites alongside music specially arranged for the occasion with the Lightning Seeds front man.
Long-standing member of Dan Haywood’s New Hawks, Mikey Kenney, stepping out on his own to pursue a solo folk/pop/art project. THE SONGBOOK SESSIONS
THE ZANZIBAR CLUB , 19:30–23:00, £4
A showcase event for new and upcoming songwriters in Liverpool and the surrounding areas. BLIND MONK TRIO
MELLOMELLO, 21:00–00:00, FREE
Three Northwest musicians putting a fresh spin on the classic, chordless jazz trio format. 2014 SUMMER RECITALS
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, 12:30–13:00, FREE
A guest organist each Saturday afternoon.
SEFTON PARK, 18:30–21:30, FREE
Sat 23 Aug
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC GARDEN (THE BIG I AM + ADRIAN NATION + SIMON COUSINS + ROXANNE DE BASTION + MORE) THE BLUECOAT, 12:00–16:00, FREE
Liverpool Acoustic returns to the Liverpool International Music Festival with two afternoons of acoustic music in the relaxing setting of the Bluecoat garden.
2014 SUMMER RECITALS LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL, 12:30–13:00, FREE
A guest organist each Saturday afternoon. LIMF SUMMER JAM
SEFTON PARK, 12:00–18:00, FREE
Free three-day multi-stage extravaganza of musicwith tribute acts paying homage to The Who, The Beatles and more.
Sun 24 Aug
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC GARDEN (MARY MCCOMBS + JOHN HALL + FREDA AND THE HIGH TIDES + DEREK KING + MORE) THE BLUECOAT, 12:00–16:00, FREE
Liverpool Acoustic returns to the Liverpool International Music Festival with two afternoons of acoustic music in the relaxing setting of the Bluecoat garden. ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE
THE KAZIMIER, 19:30–23:00, £9
GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE FLY (SEAN MCGOWAN) EAST VILLAGE ARTS CLUB, 19:00–23:00, £10.00
Sam Duckworth hasn’t yet reached what would be the most impressive step of his three-step moniker, but until he does become airborne he continues to bring his candid tales to the stage. MIGRATION MUSIC (SENSE OF SOUND + SHLOMO)
EVERYMAN THEATRE, 20:00–23:00, FROM £10
Internationally-acclaimed a capella ensemble the Sense of Sound Singers join up with beatbox extraordinaire Shlomo for this special Liverpool International Music Festival collaboration.
Sat 30 Aug CONNOR HARRIS
O2 ACADEMY, 18:00–22:00, £7.50
Kawabata Makoto and his band of sonic outlaws, mixing traditional melody with hyper-aggressive playing techniques and plenty of improvisation.
A rescheduled date for the Birmingham-based hip-hop artist, who’s supported everyone from Chipmunk to Professor Green. Original tickets remain valid.
LEAF, 20:00–23:00, FREE
O2 ACADEMY, 19:00–23:00, £12.50
MAISON JOHNNY
Local-boy Johnny Sands hosting a showcase evening for the finest acoustic talent from Liverpool and beyond. THE LIVERPOOL SHANTY KINGS
MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL, 13:00–14:00, FREE
Traditional shanty singing.
LIMF SUMMER JAM (SHAGGY + KID CREOLE + GOLDIE + MORE)
SEFTON PARK, 12:00–18:00, FREE
Free three-day multi-stage extravaganza of music featuring headliners Shaggy, Kid Creole and Goldie on the central stage, with local highlights on the other stages including Clinic, By The Sea and Baltic Fleet.
Mon 25 Aug
LIMF SUMMER JAM (THE HOOSIERS + RUSTIE + CLINIC AND MORE)
SEFTON PARK, 12:00–18:00, FREE
Free three-day multi-stage extravaganza of music featuring headliners Shaggy, Kid Creole and Goldie on the central stage, with local highlights on the other stages including Clinic and Evian Christ.
Tue 26 Aug
OUT OF THE BEDROOM: OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JOHNNY SANDS
LEAF, 20:30–22:30, FREE
MORDRED
San Francisco-based thrash metal with added turntable action and a promise of funky basslines. ABOVE THE BEATEN TRACK (ME & DEBOE + PAUL STRAWS + NIAMH JONES + DOMINIC DUNN + MORE) THE BLUECOAT, 14:00–23:00, FREE
A showcase of the best of Liverpool’s cultural underground, with an assortment of live music, DJs, poetry and audio-visual performances expected. STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS
THE KAZIMIER, 20:00–23:00, £16
The Pavement mainman tours on the back of his fifth studio album with his band The Jicks. SHAMONA
THE LANTERN THEATRE, 19:30–23:00, £4.50
Precocious local teens celebrate the launch of their debut EP, Just Like You.
Manchester Clubs
Liverpool’s reigning King of acoustic presents a weekly open mic night.
Tue 29 Jul
Wed 27 Aug
The weekly student house and techno night returns to South, keeping you on the dancefloor till the early hours.
NOZINJA
THE KAZIMIER GARDEN, 19:30–23:00, £3
Shangaan Electro pioneer from South Africa mixing local folk, Tsonga disco, Kwaito South African house to create a vibrant strain of electronic dance music.
Thu 28 Aug ST. VINCENT
O2 ACADEMY, 19:00–23:00, £16.50
Annie Clark returns to the UK in support of her brilliant self-titled new album, her live band conjuring intense layers of sound as Clark herself knocks hell out of her guitar. JOYCE DIVISION (THE CHASERS)
MELLOMELLO, 21:00–00:00, FREE
Free night of rock music.
MIGRATION MUSIC (SENSE OF SOUND + SHLOMO) EVERYMAN THEATRE, 20:00–23:00, FROM £10
Internationally-acclaimed a capella ensemble the Sense of Sound Singers join up with beatbox extraordinaire Shlomo for this special Liverpool International Music Festival collaboration.
Fri 29 Aug
MINOR CHARACTERS (LUKE ABBOTT)
THE KAZIMIER, 20:00–23:00, FREE
Featuring a live set from Border Community’s Luke Abbott, this event is the launch of a release put together by artists, including East India Youth and Forest Swords - about minor characters in film and theatre. NICK WATERHOUSE
STUDIO 2, 19:00–23:00, £10
The 1950s influenced soul singer returns to the UK in support of his second LP, Holly.
STUDENT HOUSE
SOUTH, 22:00–04:00, £2
DISTRKT
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:00, £TBC
Manchester Clubs F//CK FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:30, £3 (99P CHEAPLIST)
Student Thursday-nighter, with resident DJs Steve Davies, Bill Murray’s Rock n Soul club, and Nicola Bear serving up anything from retro classics to electro mash ups across three rooms. CACTUS DJS
WALRUS, 20:30–01:00, FREE
CactusMCR DJs delve into their collections to serve up some audio yet untold, with a mish mash of genres taking over the bar area. STUART RICHARDS
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NWS, 23:00–04:00, FREE
High Jinx resident Stuart Richards brings his trademark style to the bar every Thursday, offering a night of disco, funk and house.
Fri 01 Aug MELTING POT
TROF NQ, 21:00–03:00, £1
A new Friday-nighter offering up smooth soul and elevating disco. REVOLVER
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 23:00–03:00, £4 (£3)
Manchester’s premier 60s party, now a bi-monthly reason to get excited. Expect 60s pop, garage, motown, rock’n’roll. WHOSAIDWHAT?
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 22:00–04:00, FREE
Regular Saturday-nighter, packed with disco, house and funk, with a dash of hip-hop and reggae for good measure. WELL FUTURE (GLOWING PALMS)
COMMON, 21:00–02:00, FREE (£2 AFTER 10PM)
Guest DJs on the decks, bringing you music from the past, present, and well, future. SPOTIFRIDAY
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 17:00–22:00, FREE
A modern day jukebox where you pick the tunes. TOP OF THE POPS
MINT LOUNGE, 22:30–04:00, £3
Get your weekend off to a great start with this healthy mix of dancefloor fillers and guilty pleasures served up by residents and guest DJs. FRI251
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:00, 99P (£6 AFTER MIDNIGHT)
Student Friday-nighter, with mashups in room one, indie, funk and Motown in room two, and electro house in room three. DJ DA FUNK
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NWS, 22:00–04:00, FREE (BEFORE 11PM)
Wed 30 Jul
An eclectic mix of genres, with DJ Da Funk bringing a seamless blend of house, hip hop and dubstep sounds until the smaller hours.
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 21:00–02:00, FREE
WALRUS, 20:30–01:00, FREE
Student-leaning night of house, hip hop, r’n’b and garage. TOO MANY DJS
A new club night pitching up at Deaf, taking a cue from open mic nights and inviting DJs of all standards to take over the decks for half hour slots. HIGHER GROUND
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 23:00–04:00, FREE
Residents Stuart Richards and Joshua Goddard guide us through the mid-week slump, navigating motown, ska and rock’n’roll as they go.
Thu 31 Jul
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 21:00–01:00, FREE
New weekly event, with the ever-charming Duncan from Dutch Uncles taking to the decks for a vinyl-only set of golden age pop and disco. STOP MAKING SENSE
COMMON, 21:00–02:00, FREE
Common’s regular club-in-a-bar night of hipster bullshit, with Mr Seb Valentine, Benatronic & Luke Warm. SHAKEDOWN
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 23:00–04:00, FREE
DJ Da Funk taking over the decks for a night of hip-hop, funk and dubstep sounds.
DJ SI FORESTERIO
FUNKADEMIA MINT LOUNGE, 22:30–04:00, £5ADV (£6 DOOR)
Mancunian nightclub institution – delivering a chronological history of soul on a weekly basis, courtesy of their DJ collective. CLINT BOON
SOUTH, 23:00–04:00, £5
Mixed-bag night from local DJ ledge Clint Boon. FRIENDS IN COMMON (ROBERT PARKINSON)
COMMON, 21:00–02:00, FREE (£2 AFTER 10PM)
Common invite their buddies to take over the decks. WOO HAH
TROF NQ, 21:00–03:00, FREE
New Saturday-nighter spanning old school, hip-hop, soul and funk.
WITCH*UNT (FUCKDUST + BLACK + DUECE) KRAAK, 23:00–04:00, £5
Old school, hip hop and electro are the focus of this female-fronted club night. FACTORY SATURDAYS
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:00, £2
Three rooms of commercial dance, indie and deep house, powered by funktion one sound. DJ DA FUNK
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 22:00–04:00, FREE (BEFORE 11PM)
An eclectic mix of genres, with DJ Da Funk bringing a seamless blend of house, hip hop and dubstep sounds until the smaller hours. HIGH JINX (STUART RICHARDS)
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NWS, 23:00–04:00, FREE (£4 AFTER MIDNIGHT)
Underdog resident Stuart Richard serves up a healthy mix of old skool hip-hop, house, bashment and bass.
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA (MOGADISCO DJS) SOUP KITCHEN, 23:00–04:00, £5
Having shared a wealth of music from Africa via his Awesome Tapes blog, Brian Shimkovitz brings his passion for the continent to a club setting – marking what will be a debut series of DJ sets.
VACATION (GRANDMASTER FLASH) (JUICY DJS) GORILLA, 23:00–04:00, FROM £10
Still spreading the message after nearly 40 years, pioneering DJ and emcee Grandmaster Flash drops in for a special late-night set. BEATS, BATS & BEERS
TWENTY TWENTY TWO, 16:00–03:00, FREE
Saturday night ping pong at Twenty Twenty Two, with resident DJ Bucky in charge of the soundtrack of house, disco and pop obscurities.
Sun 03 Aug
ZUTEKH VS TPOT: ILLUSION RECORDINGS SPECIAL (ACID MONKEYS + ANDRADE + TOM CRAVEN + JAMES COTTERILL)
SOUTH, 15:00–00:00, £10
Unity Radio’s Si Foresterio serves up a mix of funk, soul, disco and classic hip hop.
Part four of the co-promoters’ summer parties, featuring a special Illusion Recordings showcase with Acid Mondays, Andrade & more.
GORILLA, 23:00–04:00, FROM £10
Tue 05 Aug
VACATION (SKREAM)
Veteran Sankeys Soap promoters Kaluki present a four-hour set from dubstep forbearer Skream. PACEMAKER CLUBNIGHT
NIGHT AND DAY CAFE, 23:00–03:00, FREE
Rock ‘n’ roll club night playing all the usual staples.
EARGASM SUMMER PARTY (SHAUN ‘BANGER’ SCOTT + ILL PHILL + BRIAN MURPHY + CRAIG TINKER + DAN WILLIAMS + ADAM CONWAY) SOUTH, 22:00–04:00, £8
A host of house DJs from nationwide join Eargasm for their first summer party of the season.
STUDENT HOUSE
SOUTH, 23:00–04:00, £2
THE RUBY LOUNGE, 23:00–03:00, £5 (£3)
GIRLS ON FILM
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 23:00–04:00, £5 (£4.50)
DJ Da Funk taking over the decks for a night of hip-hop, funk and dubstep sounds. F//CK
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:30, £3 (99P CHEAPLIST)
Student Thursday-nighter, with resident DJs Steve Davies, Bill Murray’s Rock n Soul club, and Nicola Bear serving up anything from retro classics to electro mash ups across three rooms. CACTUS DJS
WALRUS, 20:30–01:00, FREE
CactusMCR DJs delve into their collections to serve up some audio yet untold, with a mish mash of genres taking over the bar area. STUART RICHARDS
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NWS, 23:00–04:00, FREE
High Jinx resident Stuart Richards brings his trademark style to the bar every Thursday, offering a night of disco, funk and house.
Fri 08 Aug MELTING POT
TROF NQ, 21:00–03:00, £1
A new Friday-nighter offering up smooth soul and elevating disco. PUMPING IRON
COMMON, 21:00–02:00, FREE (£2 AFTER 10PM)
Mixed-bag night of nu cosmic Italio, vintage avant garde disco and lo-fi rhythmic punk funk. WHOSAIDWHAT?
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 22:00–04:00, FREE
Regular Saturday-nighter, packed with disco, house and funk, with a dash of hip-hop and reggae for good measure. SPOTIFRIDAY
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 17:00–22:00, FREE
A modern day jukebox where you pick the tunes. TOP OF THE POPS
MINT LOUNGE, 22:30–04:00, £3
Get your weekend off to a great start with this healthy mix of dancefloor fillers and guilty pleasures served up by residents and guest DJs. FRI251
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:00, 99P (£6 AFTER MIDNIGHT)
Student Friday-nighter, with mashups in room one, indie, funk and Motown in room two, and electro house in room three. DJ DA FUNK
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NWS, 22:00–04:00, FREE (BEFORE 11PM)
An eclectic mix of genres, with DJ Da Funk bringing a seamless blend of house, hip hop and dubstep sounds until the smaller hours. BARE BONES
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 23:00–03:00, £5
WALRUS, 20:30–01:00, FREE
DISTRKT
Student-leaning night of house, hip hop, r’n’b and garage.
Wed 06 Aug TOO MANY DJS
THE DEAF INSTITUTE, 21:00–01:00, FREE
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 23:00–04:00, FREE
A night of alternative rock’n’roll shenanigans.
SHAKEDOWN
BLACK DOG BALLROOM NQ, 23:00–04:00, FREE
FACTORY 251, 23:00–03:00, £TBC
Sat 02 Aug REMAKE REMODEL
Common’s regular club-in-a-bar night of hipster bullshit, with Mr Seb Valentine, Benatronic & Luke Warm.
Three floor club night touting indie/electro, classic rock’n’roll and punk/rock.
ANTWERP MANSION, 22:00–03:00, £2.50
A big night featuring everything from dubstep to reggae, dub and grime out in deepest Rusholme.
STOP MAKING SENSE
COMMON, 21:00–02:00, FREE
The weekly student house and techno night returns to South, keeping you on the dancefloor till the early hours.
A new club night pitching up at Deaf, taking a cue from open mic nights and inviting DJs of all standards to take over the decks for half hour slots.
ALIVE & STEPPIN
Thu 07 Aug
HIGHER GROUND
Residents Stuart Richards and Joshua Goddard guide us through the mid-week slump, navigating motown, ska and rock’n’roll as they go.
DJ SI FORESTERIO
Unity Radio’s Si Foresterio serves up a mix of funk, soul, disco and classic hip hop. VACATION (JUICY SUMMER JAMS)
GORILLA, 23:00–04:00, £5 (£3)
The Juicy residents return with more classic hip hop and old school bangers.
SOUP KITCHEN’S 4TH BIRTHDAY! (FLOATING POINTS + PENDER STREET STEPPERS + HASHMAN DEEJAY) SOUP KITCHEN, 23:00–04:00, FREE (£5 AFTER MIDNIGHT)
Home to many of Manchester’s finest basement parties, Soup Kitchen turns four in style with Floating Points.
Pink lady cocktails, disco balls, glitz and glamour – a monthly club night where you’re free to let your inner 80s child loose.
Listings
51