The Warehouse Project has revealed the line-up for their legendary New Year’s Eve gig and this year’s show is we can assure this promises to be a blockbuster way to see out 2023.
Mancs and people from all over the UK have been ringing in the new year at Warehouse Project for well over a decade now and, in fairness, we can’t think of many better ways to spend NYE than raving at one the best club nights on the planet.
That being said, it’s always going to be hard for the iconic club night promoters to top themselves every 12 months but, lucky for you, the WHP lineup for NYE 2023 is another belter as per usual.
With the likes of Rudimental, DJ EZ, Hannah Wants, Sammy Virji, Girls Don’t Sync and many more coming along for the highly-anticipated end-of-the-year party, this thing is going to sell out in a flash as it always does.
This season of Warehouse Project has already gotten off to an absolute stormer with the likes of Bicep, Christ Stussy, Nina Kraviz, Fisher, Camelphat, Annie Mac and countless other big names having already graced the Depot Mayfield this year, so we’re glad to see the action isn’t stopping anytime soon.
As well as RUDIM3NTAL debuting a brand new show as their new three-piece iteration, there’ll be an array of other dance music stalwarts like Paul Woolford, Jaguar and Alex Mills on the main stage.
Over on the unique and innovative new 360° Concourse stage, the likes of Sammy Virji, Girls Don’t Sync, La La, Rich Reason and Ghoulish. And then, at the intimate Archive stage, UK talents Hammer, Hayley Zalassi, Gina Breeze, as well as residents Krysko and Joe Motion will be playing under the arches.
With many other big names being added to the WHP23 programme over the next two months, these lot are making sure to see the year out in style.
Tickets for The Warehouse Project’s New Year’s Eve show are already on sale and are sure to sell out fast, so you don’t want to mess about if you want to get your NYE plans sorted without any hiccups.
The Manc also had an absolute blast at WHP’s first-ever international festival earlier this year too, and given how much of a success it was, you can be sure they’ll be doing it again in 2024.
Featured Image — The Warehouse Project/Hannah Wants (via Instagram)
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A much-loved Manc drinking spot is handing out FREE spritzes to Sounds of the City gig-goers
Danny Jones
Popular Manchester city centre drinking spot, Society, is handing out free spritzes to gig-goers heading to this year’s Sounds of the City festival.
The annual series of live music events returned at the start of the month, with Castlefield Bowl once again being turned into one of the best amphitheatres in the country – not that we’re biased, or anything.
And since we’re in a month packed with outdoor gigs (pretty sure there’s some local band on at Heaton Park), what better drink to help you get a bit loose before the party starts than a refreshing spritz in the sunshiiine?
Better yet, if you fancy copping a complimentary one, Society beer and food hall are handing out freebies for those going to Sounds of the City 2025.
As you can see, the deal is simple: turn up to the beautiful Society beer garden or equally lovely indoor space and show your ticket to the bar staff to get your hands on a free spritzer.
Now, there is a catch, as they’re only promising 100 free drinks in total across all seven concerts this July, and three of them have already been – which could be a blessing or a curse – and they’re available on a first come first serve basis from 4pm on each event date.
However, we’ll admit we were a little late to the news on this occasion, so there’s a chance plenty of others haven’t heard about the offer either, meaning you could still be able to sort yourself a free Sarti or Aperol Spritz (only 50 of each available).
Salivating.Sounds of the City is just a short walk from Society.Credit: The Manc Eats/Audio North
With 2025 season openers, Elbow, having kicked things off in true Manc style, as well as The Charlatans and Shed Seven having already played, the word may have gotten out, but it’s still worth a crack. Besides, Society is still a brilliant summery drinking spot regardless.
The deal is available across all remaining concert dates:
Wed, 9 July – The Black Keys, with support from Miles Kane
Thurs, 10 July – Bloc Party, with support from The Royston Club
Fri, 11 July – Rizzle Kicks, with support from Maverick Sabre and Abbie McCarthy
Sat, 12th July – Basement Jaxx, with support from Mike Skinner (DJ Set) and Storm Mollison
Oh, and if you’re wondering what SOTC 2025 has been like so far, the neighbouring balconies have been full as always, Castlefield Hotel has been packed, and we got Guy Garvey to wave at a train driver…
Featured Images — The Manc Group/Society (supplied)
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Oasis merch prices as huge flagship stand opens in Manchester city centre
Daisy Jackson
An official Oasis merch stand has opened in the heart of Manchester, selling all the Gallagher-printed wares your heart could desire.
The Oasis Live ‘25 Touring Flagship Stand has sprung up on St Peter’s Square today, where it will remain for the duration of the Manchester reunion shows.
Stacked with everything from band tees to bucket hats, plus posters, tote bags, and that exclusive adidas x Oasis collection, the merch stand is already pulling in some serious queues.
And with a few days still to go until Oasis Live ‘25 hits Heaton Park (those dates, if they aren’t burned into your brain, are 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July) there’s still plenty more time to shop.
The merch stand has opened in addition to the official merch fan store across town in Spinningfields.
And it’s at the heart of the Music for the Senses art trail, which has seen painted guitar artworks installed all over the city centre.
Back to that Oasis merch stand in Manchester though – there are pieces from their adidas collection, including a sky blue (obviously) three-stripe long-sleeved jersey for £55, a tour jacquard football jersey for £85, and a classic Firebird track top for £90.
Event-specific merch like t-shirts in various colours emblazoned with the Oasis Live ‘25 artwork will set you back £40, and you can choose from photos of the brothers back together in 2025, or back in their pre-split heyday.
Oasis merch prices as huge flagship stand opens in Manchester city centre
There’s also a £70 black hoody with the tour dates on the sleeve, plus a What’s The Story blue-tone hoody for £70, and a blue tone sweatshirt for £50.
A range of posters starring Liam and Noel are priced at £40 apiece.
There’s an Oasis Live ‘25 tote bag for sale at the merch stand in town, which costs £20.
Then the most Manc item of all – a reversible bucket hat (black on one side with the Oasis logo in the centre, or a collage of Oasis logos on the other side) – is £35.
The stand is home to city-specific event items, exclusive adidas lines, and other exclusives.
The Oasis Live ’25 Touring Flagship Stand is open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 6pm on Sundays, then 10am to 7pm on Oasis show days.
Danny Jones -
2nd November 2023 
