A brand-new nightclub is set to open in Manchester city centre this winter, promising £5 tickets to see potentially the world’s biggest and best DJs.
At the 1000-capacity Amber’s, the line-ups for each Saturday night will be unannounced, but will include world-renowned DJs, live performers, and up-and-coming selectors.
For its opening season, running until March 2025, artists will play under the radar and only revealed post-event.
The venue will also have a no-photos policy to protect the experience for both DJ and dancer.
Amber’s will be taking over the old Canvas site and creating a club and multi-room music venue, with a fully functioning live space and an electronic club venue.
It’s aiming to be an inclusive, safe and approachable space where music-lovers can see famous names, discover new talent and dance to your favourite bands.
Bringing something new to Manchester’s world-class clubbing landscape, the live space at Amber’s will be set with state-of-the-art L-Acoustics sound system and custom lighting, while the nightclub will focus on underground electronic music.
Amber’s is a new nightclub and live music venue opening in Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Set to open this December, with £5 advance Saturday tickets, Amber’s is going to bring together local, national and international promoters for seasonal programming and events.
There’ll be an in-house welfare team to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all club-goers, making sure you can have the best time every single night.
Sam Tunstall, co-director of Salford’s Un.titled Studio and La Discotheque Orchestra creator, said: “At Amber’s we want the music, sound and vibe to be the reason you come back.
“We aim to bring some of the best artists in the world to our club, to play at an affordable price point, with the focus on brilliant music and sound, every single week.”
James Hutchins aka Hutch from fabric (and former music editor of i-D magazine) said: “We’re totally aware of the climate at the moment when it comes to nightclubs and venues in trouble, so we aim to foster an environment where promoters, artists and attendees can thrive and grow together.”
Sneak peeks inside new Manchester nightclub, Amber’s. Credit: Supplied
And Jeremy Abbott, one part of Nothing Forced content and design agency, said: “We’ve spent decades in clubs together, being part of dancefloors that have changed our lives.
“Amber’s is an amalgamation of those formative experiences, the ones that you tell people about for years to come.
“We want to channel that into a new space for Manchester, a city that’s already blessed with amazing venues, nights and clubs.”
Amber’s will open at Circle Square on Oxford Road on 5 December. You can follow them on Instagram HERE for updates.
General sale tickets for Saturdays at Amber’s during December are on sale now HERE.
A huge house and disco music festival is taking place just on the border of Greater Manchester
Danny Jones
Not ready for Oasis fever or festival season to be over? Well, lucky for you, there’s still plenty more live music happening this summer – and if you’re into your house, electronic, disco and dance music, there’s an event happening just outside of 0161 next weekend.
Fancy a little trip out to Cheshire?
Yes, over in the lovely suburb of Wilmslow, the increasingly popular House and Vocal Disco Fest returns for 2025, promising plenty of energy, loads of local food and drink vendors, as well as non-stop tunage all day long.
Speaking ahead of their comeback this year, the organisers say: “Whether you’re reliving the glory days of clubland or discovering disco classics for the first time, House & Vocal Disco Fest 2025 is set to deliver the ultimate summer soundtrack.”
Hosted at the Phoenix Sports Club (no, as funny as it would be, there’s no connection to Peter Kay or Paddy McGuinness) near Styal, only a short drive from the town centre,
Booked for this year’s festival is chart-topping headliner DJ and Kiss FM presenter, Majestic, best known for his huge remixes and viral house hits.
Speaking of which, local artist, producer and co-creator Jon Fitz, who has recently opened his own bar, Fizpatrick’s in the heart of Stockport, will also be performing 20 years on from the release of his timeless classic, ‘I Just Can’t Get Enough’.
Legendary DJ Allister Whitehead and fellow veteran, Lifford – the velvety voice behind many soulful house music favourites – will also be alongside Fitz and co. as they turn those old market village vibes into one big dancefloor.
Excited to get back behind the decks, Fitz told The Manc: “Now in our third year — and our biggest yet — we’re bringing something truly spectacular to Cheshire. People can expect boutique vibes, intimate energy. This isn’t just a festival, it’s an experience. House & Vocal do things differently”
Once again, festival-goers can expect a day packed with uplifting tunes, a feel-good North West crowd living it large not too far from Greater Manchester, as well as all the perks of a local boutique festival setup too.
Taking place on Saturday, 26 July at Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club from 12 noon until late, all early bird and VIP passes have sold out, but general admission is still available for £38.75 – and that’s including your booking fees.
You can find out more on House and Vocal Disco Fest 2025, as well as grab your tickets, right HERE.
Oasis fans prepare for biblical rain as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning
Daisy Jackson
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms – just in time for the next Oasis gigs.
The weather service is forecasting ‘heavy rain, with some thunderstorms’ on Saturday, the day of the fourth Oasis homecoming show in Heaton Park.
The opening two Oasis Live ’25 shows at Heaton Park took place under cloudless blue skies with temperatures upwards of 30°C – but that doesn’t feel very authentically Manc, does it?
It’s looking like it’s all about to take a turn back towards normal Manchester weather for the final two shows.
The yellow weather warning is currently in place across Greater Manchester and much of the UK until 9pm on Saturday 19 July.
According to the Met Office, heavy rain is likely in Prestwich from midday until 5pm on Saturday, easing off to light rain until 7pm and then (hopefully) dry by the time Oasis take the stage at Heaton Park.
Daisy Jackson -
23rd October 2024 
