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Huge season of outdoor live music to take over northern racecourses this summer

The Jockey Club Live is back.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 6th April 2023

The Jockey Club Live will be making a return to racecourses across the north this summer, with a jam-packed line-up of open air summer concerts. 

In the north, we’ll be looking forward to gigs from Craig David, Sugababes, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Pete Tong, plus an epic Faithless DJ set from Sister Bliss across some of the UK’s finest racecourses. 

The Jockey Club Live is an event series that combines live music and racing, drawing in more than one million people across 120 concerts since its launch in 2014. 

Haydock Park, Aintree, and Carlisle Racecourses will be hosting these huge gigs, kicking off in May with the Sugababes. 

Now back with the original line-up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy, the girl band will be bringing their massive noughties hits to Aintree, from ‘Push the Button’ to ‘Freak Like Me’. 

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Dickon White, regional director of Jockey Club Racecourses North West said: “Sugababes are one of the UK’s most iconic bands and we can’t wait to welcome them. Alongside Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics, we have a stellar line-up of music nights ahead so I am firmly looking forward to the summer!”

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Sugababes. Credit: Publicity picture
Aintree. Credit: Supplied

Sugababes said: “We had such an amazing time playing festivals last year, we can’t wait to kick off the season with you all at Aintree Racecourse on 19th May!”

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Up next will be Pete Tong in June, with a brand new show bringing together the worlds of classical and club music. 

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics will see the legendary DJ team up with the 65-piece Essential Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley, alongside incredible visual effects. 

Expect to be dancing in the fields of Aintree to hits like ‘Right Here, Right Now’, ‘Galvanise’, ‘Sing It Back’ and ‘Insomnia’. 

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Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics. Credit: Ash Youd

Dickon White said: “Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is going to transform the Red Rum Garden into the White Isle for one night only! We can’t wait to welcome the show to Aintree Racecourse in June for what will truly be an unforgettable summer evening.”

Pete Tong said: “Dust off your raving shoes! Myself and Jules Buckley are so excited to be bringing the orchestra and Ibiza Classics to Aintree Racecourse in 2023. I guarantee the energy is going to blow the place apart!”

The legend that is Craig David is next on the bill, taking over Haydock Park 23 years after the release of his critically acclaimed album, Born to Do It.

His triumphant return will bring him into the north west in June for what promises to be an iconic night. \

Molly Dingwall, general manager at Haydock Park Racecourse said: “Craig is one of the icons of the UK music industry and a real voice of a generation–we’re so excited to have him at Haydock Park this summer for a show that’s sure to be a highlight!”

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Craig David at Jockey Club Live. Credit: Angela Smith

Craig David said: “From my TS5 shows in Ibiza to sets at festivals like Glastonbury, there is nothing quite like an outdoor summer show! I can’t wait to bring the party to Haydock Park in June with my live band–bring it on!”

Moving into July and it’s another music heavyweight taking to The Jockey Club Live stage at Carlisle Racecourse. 

A Faithless DJ set is set to take Cumbria back to the heyday of 90s and noughties electronic music, thanks to hits like ‘Insomnia’ and ‘God is a DJ’. 

Sister Bliss, firmly considered a musical force in dance music, will be handling the decks. 

Helen Willis, general manager at Carlisle Racecourse said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sister Bliss to Carlisle Racecourse for a Faithless DJ Set. Faithless are one of the most iconic giants of electronic music and we know fans will be dancing the night away to their biggest hits and more on Saturday 8 July.”

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Sister Bliss said: “Summer outdoor shows are some of my absolute favourites and the crowd response is always remarkable. We have a spectacular show planned so can’t wait to see you all there!”

And finally, it’s the great Nile Rodgers & CHIC returning to Haydock Park in August, for a night filled with funk, pop and all things disco. 

Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Haydock Park. Credit: Supplied

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been a pioneer of the music industry and has helped to create some of the world’s most famous and respected songs. 

Molly Dingwall said: “Nile Rodgers & CHIC put on the most incredible live show–their catalogue of unrivalled hits saw that Aintree Racecourse were all on their feet and dancing last summer. Due to phenomenal demand, we had to bring them back to Merseyside!”

Nile Rodgers said: “I’m so excited to come and see all our friends in the North West on Friday 11 August. Aintree last summer was a real highlight for us all so we can’t wait to continue the Good Times at Haydock Park!”

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Tickets are available now through The Jockey Club Live here. 

The full Jockey Club Live line-up across the North West

  • 11 May – Sugababes at Aintree Racecourse
  • 16 June – Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics at Aintree Racecourse
  • 24 June – Craig David at Haydock Park Racecourse
  • 8 July – Faithless DJ Set at Carlisle Racecourse
  • 11 Aug – Nile Rodgers &  CHIC at Haydock Park Racecourse

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Fall Out Boy announce huge Manchester gig on Twilight of the Punks Tour

Lydia Mastrolonardo Lydia Mastrolonardo Fall Out Boy announce huge Manchester gig on Twilight of the Punks Tour. Credit: Pamela Littky

The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock group, Fall Out Boy, have announced a stop over in Manchester as part of the biggest global tour of their career to date.

The Twilight of the Punks 2027 tour announcement follows the release of the bands newest song ‘ACES,’ marking the end to their long-awaited return to music production.

The band began subtly hinting at a tour earlier last month, sparking excitement among fans worldwide.

‘ACES,’ produced and mixed by Neil Avron, channels the nostalgic, unmistakable energy of the band’s early days, as a nod to the sound that solidified the band within the pop-punk scene all those years ago. It also marks a particularly special time for the band as they celebrate their 25th year together.

And now Fall Out Boy are celebrating the milestone with a 15-date live tour across Europe and the UK, including a night at Co-op Live in Manchester.

That’s all before completing the tour in North America next summer, including a landmark hometown stadium performance at Chicago’s legendary Soldier Field.

Fall out Boy will be joined by special guests A Day To Remember and Neck Deep on all European dates.

For those of you that aren’t familiar – A Day To Remember are an Floridian rock band specialising in metal-core and pop-punk music.

Neck Deep are a Welsh pop-punk band that will be bringing some of their hits such as ‘Wish You Were Here’ and ‘In Bloom,’ to the stage next summer.

Fall Out Boy will perform at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Thursday 3 June 2027.

Tickets will go on presale tomorrow from 12pm midday, before general sale begins on Thursday 12 November from 12pm HERE.

Fall Out Boy UK and Ireland tour dates in full

  • Sunday 30 May 2027 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
  • Tuesday 1 June 2027 – Dublin, 3Arena
  • Thursday 3 June 2027 – Manchester, Co-op Live
  • Saturday 5 June 2027 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Soopa Hooch are on the hunt for the UK’s next big DJ to support Girls Don’t Sync member at XLR

Lydia Mastrolonardo Lydia Mastrolonardo Soopa Hooch are on the hunt for the UK's next big DJ to support Girls Don't Sync member at XLR

It’s no secret that Manchester has gained a surplus of aspiring DJs in recent years – well now it’s time to put those skills to use and show the rest of the UK what Manchester is made of.

Soopa Hooch has just launched Soopa Charged Sounds, an exciting competition, aiming to uncover emerging talent across the UK, offering one lucky winner the opportunity to perform at XLR, supporting member of Girl’s Don’t Sync, Gaia Ahuja aka G33.

Not only would the winner gain the platform to showcase their skills but they would also gain a year’s supply of Soopa Hooch drinks and a home DJ set up – now have I got your attention?

Come on, it seems only right that a Mancunian should win considering the event would be hosted inside our very own iconic nightclub, XLR Manchester.

So, if it’s always your job to supply the music wherever you go, you’re the friend that never fails to know the track ID or you simply practice in the safety of your bedroom – this is your time to shine. Dust off those decks, brush up on your mixes and get applying.

Soopa Hooch, the wild, bolder cousin of the classic Hooch, is an 8% ABV sparkling vodka mix available in five different flavours – Blue Raspberry, Twisted Tropical, Electric Lemonade, Darkest Berry and Cherry Cola, providing the perfect flavour for every kind of playlist.

Sam Watson, Brand Manager at Soopa Hooch and Hooch, commented: “We know there’s a huge amount of undiscovered DJ talent out there, whether they’re creating mixes at home or already making waves in their local scene.

“We’ve launched Soopa Charged Sounds to give that talent a platform to get their skills heard, and we can’t wait to shine a light on DJs who are bringing energy to pre-drinks and parties across the country.”

Soopa Hooch are on the hunt for the UK's next big DJ
Soopa Hooch are on the hunt for the UK’s next big DJ. Credit: The Manc Group
The chosen DJ will support Girls Don't Sync member at XLR. Credit: Supplied
The chosen DJ will support Girls Don’t Sync member G33 at XLR. Credit: Supplied

Think you or someone you know has what it takes? Simply create a 15-20-minute mini mix and submit it via the Soopa Hooch website to enter by Thursday 26 November 2026.

The mixes will be reviewed by a panel of experts, from regional DJ radio stations up and down the country, on the following five key criteria: creativity, originality, ability, energy and overall suitability. Five finalists will then be announced on Sunday 20 December, before the lucky winner is crowned on Thursday 28 January 2027.

The Soopa Charged Sounds winner will then swap their bedroom desks for the big stage, for a live performance at XLR nightclub, on Friday 26 February 2027.

Head over to the Hooch website HERE to enter.

Get practicing!

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