Stockport’s proudly independent Moovin’ Festival is back on the farm this summer for its 10th anniversary edition.
The beloved local music event, which takes over Whitebottom Farm in the picturesque Etherow Country Park, has announced its full line-up for this year’s celebration.
Moovin’ Festival 2024 will include headline performances from Leftfield and legendary DJ Laurent Garnier, plus Sampa the Great, Erol Alkan, Crazy P, David Rodigan, Souls of Mischief, Mr Scruff, Greg Wilson, Jaguar Skills, Congo Natty, Ray Keith, DRS, Nicky Blackmarket, Nubiyan Twist, K Klass and many more innovative bands, DJs and live acts from across the spectrum.
Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, Moovin will also bring together up and coming local performers and events like circus performances, yoga sessions, holistic treatments, and ethically sourced cuisine.
Widely considered one of the region’s best music events, Moovin has gone from being ‘Manchester’s best kept secret’ to a staple in the calendar every year.
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The festival pitches itself as an ‘exceptional celebration of sonic brilliance, eclectic music, and quirkiness, set in a beautiful and intimate environment’.
Moovin Festival has announced its 2024 line-up. Credit: Supplied
The packed line-up will take places in the stunning surroundings of the eco-friendly Whitebottom Farm, where spaces to be discovered include a hidden oasis adorned with lush trees, serene lakes, and a captivating gorge plus stages like the iconic Barn Stage, a spacious cow shed with cosy hay bales for relaxation.
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The ‘adult playground of music and magic’ features state-of-the-art sound systems and a relaxed ambiance.
French techno legend and scene hero Laurent Garnier will be among the headliners – a rare chance to catch this pioneering artist who isn’t frequently touring these days.
He will be joined by Leftfield, fellow icons in the scene who have put out seminal albums, lay down heavy techno beats and have endless classic hits in their arsenal.
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Iconic hip-hop group Souls of Mischief and reggae legend David Rodigan, along with Afro beats pioneer and global star Sampa The Great are also on the bill for Moovin’ 2024.
Moovin regular and Hacienda legend Graeme Park makes a welcome return to celebrate 40 years in the scene, Congo Natty celebrates 30 years as a pioneer of the jungle revolution, Erol Alkan brings his raucous mix of indie dance sounds, Crazy P will play a DJ set that explores all forms of disco, and Prince Fatty & Horseman will lay down their dub sounds.
The line-up continues with the captivating sounds of Nubiyan Twist, the infectious beats of K Klass, and the mesmerising performance artistry of Oh My God It’s the Church and their unique gospel sound.
Dub FX is set to deliver an electrifying performance that will keep the crowd moving, while Moovin residents DJ Paulette, Mr. Scruff, Krafty Kuts, Greg Wilson, and Jaguar Skills are back to showcase their unparalleled talents on the turntables as they traverse the world of disco, funk, hip hop, breaks, soul, jazz, and plenty in between.
Fans of drum & bass and jungle music are in for a treat once more with heavyweight offerings from DRS, Ray Keith, DJ Randall, Nicky Blackmarket, Mark XTC, and many more.
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DJ Paulette says: “Whenever I get to play Moovin Festival it’s a highlight of my festival calendar. As soon as I see the waterfall I feel like I’m home.The crowd is just beautiful and tech energy is electric.”
Groove Armada said: “At the bottom of a tree lined valley, a hay barn with a fat sound-system. A freewheeling crowd, no VIP red ropes, no hassle , just music and good vibes. 90s free party? No its the brilliant Moovin’ festival.”
And Graeme Park commented: “I absolutely adore DJing at Moovin’. It’s truly a unique and magical experience with totally incredible vibes!”
Charli XCX at Co-op Live, Manchester – tickets, times, setlist and more for BRAT tour
Daisy Jackson
Charli XCX is touching down in Manchester this week for the first night of her long-awaited BRAT tour.
The massive tour follows a huge summer for the British artist, where tracks from her sixth studio album – including Apple, Guess, and 360 – dominated festival circuits and dancefloors across the globe.
The 32-year-old star then took things a step further with her remix album, Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat.
Her latest album was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize, and it’s up for seven Grammy Awards early next year.
Charli XCX has even performed a huge surprise free gig at Times Square in New York City, no less, just last week.
This massive new tour will bring her back to the UK for just a handful of arena shows, including a gig at the Co-op Live in Manchester.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Charli XCX 2024 UK tour dates
Wed 27 November – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Arena
Thu 28 November – London, UK – The O2
Fri 29 November – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
Mon 02 December – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena
Charli XCX has announced details of a huge UK tour. Credit: Hayley Weir
Charli XCX tickets for Manchester Co-op Live gig
No, you’re too late.
After such a hugely popular summer, Charli XCX has driven HUGE demand and her massive arena shows are totally sold out.
Your only chance of getting tickets now is to check fan-to-fan resale sites like Twickets.
Who’s supporting Charli XCX?
Charli XCX is being supported by singer and DJ Shygirl on all her UK dates.
The British singer, rapper, songwriter and DJ, who also founded record label Nuxxe, is famed for her blend of dance, hip-hop, experimental pop, grime and deconstructed club music.
Her big hits include Cleo, encore, Mr useless, Nasty and BB.
What are the stage times for Charli XCX in Manchester?
These haven’t been announced yet by Co-op Live but we do know that doors to the venue will open at 6.30pm.
The venue has said that there’ll be an 8pm start, which will presumably be when Shygirl takes to the stage.
Then Charli XCX herself should be on somewhere between 9pm and 9.30pm before a gig curfew of 11pm.
Once the venue shares official stage times we’ll be sure to update this article.
Expected setlist
Well, this is an unusual one – as Manchester gets the BRAT tour before anyone else, we actually have no clue what the setlist will look like.
There are sure to be plenty of club bangers and dance floor fillers from Charli XCX’s latest album as well as her earlier work.
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She recently held a joint tour with Troye Sivan in the states, so we’ve picked out her parts of the setlist there below to give you a rough idea.
365 360 Von dutch Club classics Unlock It Sympathy is a knife Guess Spring breakers Girl, so confusing Everything is romantic Speed Drive Apple Vroom Vroom 1999 Track 10 I Love It Talk talk
Dance legends Basement Jaxx are coming to Castlefield Bowl next summer
Danny Jones
Dance and electronic legends Basement Jaxx are coming to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl next year for a massive outdoor show.
Summer 2025 is shaping up nicely.
The iconic DJing duo, famed for everything from disco and New York house to pure big-beat bangers, first formed back in 1994 and have created some of the most well-known hits to ever come out of the UK electronic scene.
Be it ‘Where’s Your Head At’, Do Your Thing’, ‘Romeo’ or one of their many other chart-toppers, they’ve been filling dancefloors all over the world
Starting from the base back in Brixton down in the capital, the expert disc jockeys and producers – real names Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe – are the latest act announced as part of the month-long festival Sound of the City Festival.
The SOTC 2025 lineup is looking absolutely stacked, with the likes of Rizzle Kicks, Bloc Party, Elbow, Hacienda Classical and more already confirmed for the big summer celebration, but with Basement Jaxx now joining them too, it really is going to be a party atmosphere.
For the younger ones amongst you who might be wondering whether you know their music or not, even if you’re not sure of the song titles and can’t readily hum the tune etc., we promise you’ll know plenty of these once you hear them.
Jaxx and co. are set to arrive at Manchester’s much-loved amphitheatre next July, the Castlefield Bowl show will be one of their first proper live headline shows in over a decade, along with slots at the likes of Latitude Festival, Wilderness and Camp Bestival, as well as just a handful of other dates.
Speaking on the announcement, one-half of BJ, Buxton, said: “After a few years DJing around the globe, it’ll be great to return to the live stage and the Live Show Experience; to connect to people with life-affirming energy and give people a great time.”
He went on to add: “It feels like 2025 is the beginning of a new era for many and I think that’s probably true for Basement Jaxx too.”
Basement Jaxx will be landing at Castlefield Bowl on Saturday, 12 July 2025 and tickets go on sale this Friday, 29 November from 9am onwards.
Daisy Jackson -
24th April 2024 
