It’s been an absolutely belting year for music and gigs already and lucky for you lot, it’s about to get even better as we can now confirm that The Manc Audio will be heading back to Night and Day Cafe for our second DJ takeover.
That’s right, following the success of our first night standing behind the decks at the legendary Night and Day, we’ve kindly been invited back to do it all over again.
With Mr. Audio, DJ Dean himself, set to return to the stage for his sophomore show next month, we’re already getting our dancing shoes ready and our hangover cures stocked up.
Taking place on Friday, 8 September, The Manc Audio will be playing non-stop from 7-11pm, promising a setlist that you simply refer to as ‘music to dance to’.
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Seriously though, we want everyone to have a good time and we’re known for our eclectic tastes around the office anyway, so we’ll be playing everything from disco, soul and funk to post-punk, indie and more.
Basically, if it makes you want to boogie, we’ll be playing it.
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We had a great turnout earlier this year — to be fair, N&D never disappoints, does it? — but we’re hoping for an even bigger night this time around.
The best part about it is that, just like last time, this whole thing is absolutely free to come along and enjoy, so you really have no reason to make other plans.
And before you ask: yes, of course, we’ll be sticking around after — we spend plenty of our Friday nights in this place as it is anyway.
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So, come on down, say hi and have a drink with us. We don’t bite, we just dance. 7pm on 8 September — get it in your calendar.
Oh yeah, we’re also helping hold a massive party the following night too. Some of us are just built different.
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Yet another major Deansgate Locks nightlife spot has closed in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Deansgate Locks is set to lose yet another of its nightlife spots, with Ark confirming it will be shutting its doors ‘within weeks’.
The multi-room, multi-storey, multi-genre nightclub has been part of the canalside development for more than a decade, having first opened back in 2014.
At that time, Deansgate Locks was arguably Manchester’s leading nightlife destination, drawing hundreds of students and party-goers to its mix of venues.
The railway arches have been home to iconic clubs and bars including Baa Bar, Lola Lo, Revolution, and Sugar Buddha, as well as The Comedy Store.
But with news that Ark Manchester is closing too, it leaves only Popworld left at what was previously one of the city’s hottest destinations.
In a statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for Stonegate said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges.
Ark Manchester will be closing for goodIt leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue
“After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, Ark Manchester is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close the venue.
“Our priority is to support our hard‑working team during this time, and we would like to thank them for their commitment and dedication. We would also like to thank our guests and the local community for their support over the years.”
It’s believed that Ark Manchester will close on Deansgate Locks in the next few weeks.
The Streets announce big change for Castlefield Bowl gig in Manchester amid World Cup clash
Daisy Jackson
One of the biggest gigs taking place in Manchester this summer has announced a pretty major change to its plans.
The Streets are set to perform two nights at Castlefield Bowl this weekend, taking to the magnificent outdoor stage in the heart of the city.
But one of those shows happens to clash with a pretty major event – England’s quarter final World Cup match against Norway.
But The Streets have got the nation’s interests at heart, and have announced a plan to make sure fans can watch both their gig and the football.
Mike Skinner et al will be shifting their entire Saturday gig forward by a full hour, which means gig-goers should be able to escape Castlefield Bowl and peg it to the nearest pub in time for the footy.
“Fear not,” they wrote in an update on Instagram today. “Saturday’s show will begin early to accommodate England vs Norway at 10.”
It also means their support acts – Mancunian artist Antony Szmierek, and rap and grime MC CASISDEAD – will be playing an hour earlier than planned.
The Streets’ gig on Friday will remain at the time originally planned.
Doors to Castlefield Bowl will open earlier ahead of Antony Szmierek’s performance at the revised time of 5.50pm.
Then CASISDEAD will perform at 6.15pm, with The Streets on stage at 7.45pm.
Fans have been delighted with The Streets’ decision to move their Manchester Saturday show forward, with one writing: “THANK YOU CASTLEFIELD BOWL AND MIKEYYYY. We had a very difficult decision on our hands today, this is what dreams are made of. See you Saturday!!!!”
Many more are calling for the England games to be screened at Castlefield Bowl, but no plans have been confirmed for that just yet. Watch this space…
Danny Jones -
27th August 2023 
