Lineup

Marie Franc, a five-piece band from Manchester, blend sultry pop vocals with intricate, genre-blurring instrumentation. Drawing from folk, jazz, and rock, their sound is rich, immersive, and deeply evocative. Their lyrics explore love, nature, folklore, and sexuality, craf

JayaHadADream is a Jamaican-Irish rapper from Cambridge redefining the sound of UK rap with her raw lyricism and genre-blending style. After leaving her job teaching A-Level Criminology in 2023 to pursue music full-time, she quickly rose to prominence with her breakout single “Twiggy” and a win at the 2024 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition. Since then, she’s performed at Reading, Leeds, Boom

Midnight Matters are a Manchester-based jazz-fusion, neo-soul collective formed at the University of Salford. Blending groove-led songwriting, jazz harmony and R&B vocals, they deliver high-energy live shows. Inspired by Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote and Ezra Collective, they’re rapidly building momentum across Manchester venues and festivals with a growing, devoted audience.

Crash-landing between funk and punk, Flat Moon is a bizarre 6-piece creating high-energy groove-centred music. Known for electrifying live shows, they leave audiences in a state of genre-fluid delirium. Pairing a powerful saxophone-guitar lead with an intricate rhythm section, Flat Moon deliver huge riffs, unforgettable hooks and vibrant stage presence.

Femme De La Femme is Manchester’s femme-fronted 7-piece outfit on a mission to create delectable new sound worlds. Fusing jazz-groove with R&B, spoken word, and with cabaret and folk influences, the group is a powerhouse of gender-diverse musicians who aren't afraid to break the mould. MEOW!

DJ Subaru is UK based producer, DJ and party promoter who’s output, outlook and outreach is imbued with an appreciation for the values of the foundation of club culture, whilst imbuing the present moment with a current of outsider sonic expression.

Deptford George’s sets are groove-driven and adaptable, moving between soulful house, disco, funk, soul, Balearic and downtempo, while also being comfortable stepping into house and deeper electronic music when the moment calls for it.

Leeds based Afro-Jazz fusion band Afrodesia has been blazing across the north. Bringing African grooves, burning melodies and the raw energy and beat from the motherland. Fusing the unique music of Africa with Jazz, expect to hear influences from Afrobeat, Highlife and Bebop. No matter where you’re at, Afrodesia is sure to make your body move.

An iconic name in dance music, A Guy Called Gerald stands out for consistent innovation, excellence and refusal to compromise. A Guy Called Gerald kick started Europe’s acid house frenzy releasing the first UK acid house record, the ’88 classic ‘Voodoo Ray’ and 'Pacific State' and went on to lay down the blueprint for jungle / drum n bass.

Manchester's Joe Roche is a unique artist; with his finger on the pulse. Whether at the helm of Do As You Please or sharing the stage with luminaries like Gerd Janson, Yousef or Mall Grab, this producer, DJ, and label-head continues to absorb and refine the eclectic influences of his ongoing musical journey.

ZONGA are a Manchester band blending rap, pop and funk into a sound that’s smooth, confident and effervescent. You don’t just watch ZONGA, you feel it. A high energy experience that brings people together in joyful exuberance. Catch ZONGA live and let the groove do the talking.

Infused with the innovative ethos of the UK’s new wave jazz scene scene, The Thiara Collective are a dynamic fusion of rhythmically audacious grooves and neo soul harmonies. Thiara is the surname of band leader 'Akira' who wishes to represent the family within the innovative Manchester scene

Tadhor is an experimental artist and producer based in Manchester. His work explores unconventional sound, atmosphere, and emotion, often blending electronic textures with personal and cultural references.

Supernature is a DJ Collective with a love of house and disco grooves. Launched in 2015, the Supernature dancefloor is one of the friendliest around, powered by good music, lovingly collected from all corners of the dance universe. Supernature is dedicated to the party, inclusivity and community. Expect sounds for your mind, body and soul.

SHERI’s sets centre the melanated diaspora, mixing global rhythms with experimental percussion and bass. she plays raw, high-energy selections made for the dancefloor.

ROJAK is a Manchester-based queer party the platforms and celebrates LGBTQI people of colour. Their residents are known for melding globe-spanning sounds with cutting edge electronica, capturing the electrifying mix of people who light up their dancefloors.

Rhod Parry has established himself as a respected DJ, collector, presenter and producer in his current city of residence; Manchester. Never genre specific, he runs a bi-weekly club night at Eastern Bloc Records called Open To Close, hosts a weekly show on Reform Radio and has enjoyed guest appearances on NTS and Rinse FM.

RenzNiro is a multidisciplinary artist/producer from Manchester, England. Traversing hope, betrayal, belief, deceit. RenzNiro delivers razor sharp aphorisms, facing the world head on with a confidence and clarity over subversive, electric instrumentals adjacent to grime.

Lauded by BBC 6 Music as "the most productive use of a Nintendo DS", Manchester’s Phia Sky repurposes obsolete technologies to create forward-thinking bangers. Her live set blurs the lines between erratic hyperpop-diva and electronic improv - where slap-dash acid breakbeats are toplined with giddy, autotuned Northern rambling.

"Out Since Friday crew launched over ten years ago as one of the first regular shows on Manchester’s Reform Radio. Recently they have played Love International, We Out Here, Homobloc and Red Laser. Expect the vibe to be eclectic and ego-less, anything from afro to boogie, twisted disco and house music . "

Deep, soulful rootsy flavas across house, hip-hop, soul, jazz and broken beat.

An alchemist of sound, mamba.exe is a driving force within the underground. Shifting seamlessly between explosive mixes and sharp, merciless lyricism, she injects every performance with an infectious intensity. From Warehouse Project and White Hotel to Carnival and Hit&Run, she’s carved out a reputation as a merciless disruptor, shattering boundaries and igniting dance floors with surgical finesse

" A true party-starter with soul. A passionate vinyl selector, community-connector and champion of women, Ladybeige has been the driving force behind legendary Manchester party The Social Service since 2012 and is part of the team behind annual celebration of International Womens Day - Suffragette City. "

"Music lover, vinyl collector, DJ and Selector......Julie Wills is part of the Disco Mums collective and founder of the Out Since Friday crew and monthly show on Reform Radio. Expect anything from soul through to house and plenty in between, not too hung up on genres….if it feels right, play it. "

Raised in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, Dunamis delivers gritty truth about the come-up and the struggle for more. Inspired by grime and his brothers’ early moves in music, he now pairs classic grime flows with experimental rap and trap beats, building momentum through bangers, radio plays, live sets, and international stages.

Manchester-based band inspired by the rich and vibrant sounds of Brazilian music from the 60s. The band’s repertoire celebrates Bossa Nova and Samba with timeless classics from legends like Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, Jacob do Bandolim, Stan Getz and many more.

The seven-piece band has been mesmerising audiences both locally and globally with its indigenous funk and high-energy performances that have fast made it one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports.

aya dia is a Manchester-born vocalist whose soulful depth informs an introspective sound. Shaped by the city and driven by presence, her voice acts as a vessel for emotion, insight, and the unseen.

Zawedde is a Yorkshire-based singer-songwriter of Ugandan heritage, creating folk-rooted music infused with jazz and soul. Their songwriting is shaped by inherited memory, political consciousness, and intimate storytelling, exploring themes of displacement, grief, healing, and belonging.

Valentine Comar is a dj & radio host whose sound reflects her experiences living in the multicultural hubs of london and paris. she hosts the weekly worldwide breakfast show on Gilles Peterson’s worldwide fm, where she celebrates global underground music and spotlights emerging talent. on stage her sets are eclectic, multi genre and shaped in the moment by the energy of the space: unpredictable an

Raised between Manchester and Ibiza before cutting his teeth in Sydney’s early 00s squat party scene, his story is one of instinct over industry. A true world-class selector, he moves effortlessly between obscure private-press gems, Detroit electro, minimal jazz, outsider pop, wrong-speed jungle and his own productions, all stitched together with rare flow and joy.

Raz Olsher & Afla Sackey: a bond that fuels a dynamic and effortless musical relationship. Their music represents a harmonious union of African influences with electronic music, full of soul, vibrant energy and captivating rhythms.

Growing up in a musical family, who in the village were known as the 'Edwards Von Trapps,' 19 year old Welsh singer, songwriter and performer Moli is a force to be reckoned with. Rooted in Soul, Funk & RnB, her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and dancing core moves, soothes and grooves her audience.

Migraine Mowgli is a Manchester-born rapper whose pen bleeds introspection, grit, and honesty. Blending sharp lyricism with lived experience, his music explores identity, growth, and contradiction. Raw yet reflective, he turns imperfection into purpose, documenting life’s chaos with clarity, heart, and intent.

Léna C. is a French DJ and producer based between Brittany and Manchester. Since going solo in 2020, she’s earned support from tastemakers including Gilles Peterson and Mr Scruff. A vinyl enthusiast, her eclectic, global sets and productions span jazz, house, disco and everything in between, with regular appearances on radio and at festivals across the UK and beyond.

The Finite Experience is an Afro Jazz-Fusion project and collective that serves as a vessel for Bandleader/multi instrumentalist Terhiles artistic voice. Through this evolving soundscape, He blends the rhythmic richness of Afrobeat with the improvisational spirit of jazz, inviting listeners into a world where tradition and innovation coexist in harmony.

Born in Paris, Donna Gibson, daughter of Patrick from the Gibson Brothers, grew up surrounded by her parents' soul and pop 7" records. Her 100% vinyl sets range from tropical boogie to soulful disco, afro synth, zouk, and she has been digging for records all around the world and mixing for over 20 years. Her passion for electrifying dance floor with contagious energy is felt in every track, taking

Paulette is a highly regarded DJ , broadcaster and now author, celebrated around the world , born and raised in (and still resident of) Manchester. Over a 30 - year career, she has scaled the heights of dance music fame and hedonism playing disco, house and techno to huge crowds and in cool underground basements . She is a DJ who is renowned for consistently ‘smashing’ every set she plays. One of

Blue Lab Beats are a UK duo blending jazz, soul, and beats who won a 2023 GRAMMY for their work with Angélique Kidjo. With over 84 million streams, they've released four albums including "Blue Eclipse" on Blue Note Records, and now run their independent label Blue Adventure Records while performing globally at major festivals.

Anna Lynch is a professional musician that infiltrated Manchesters scene at rapid speed. Her Citing influence from powerhouse female solo artists such as Laura Marling, Amy Winehouse and Olivia Dean, Anna describes her original music as alternative pop folk soul taking on themes around mental health and strength in femininity.

Mancunian electronic pioneers 808 State, known best for genre defining records including: Ninety, Gorgeous, ex:el and Don Solaris, are inspired equally by the haunting of their home city’s industrial past (and, for that matter, the influence of classic Detroit techno) but still remain true to their career-long focus on what’s to come next…