The Warehouse Project has announced details of its opening season party this autumn, with brand new stages and a headline performance from Jungle.
And the iconic clubbing series will expand beyond the walls of Depot Mayfield this year, also taking over spaces at the Star & Garter pub, Temperance Street, the Plant Room at Freight Island, and the roof above the venue.
The opening party for The Warehouse Project 2024 season – known as Repercussion – will be headlined by Bonobo and Jungle, along with a massive bill of other talent from the electronic, house and techno worlds.
The day-to-night party takes over three rooms at the enormous building near Manchester Piccadilly, Depot, Concourse and Archive within Depot Mayfield, and will kick off the months-long programme of music that draws hundreds of thousands to the venue.
Set to take place on Saturday 14 September, Repercussion will welcome master of electronic Bonobo, fresh off his Outlier showcase at The Warehouse Project’s first ever Australia edition.
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Then British dance project Jungle will round off their enormous world tour at WHP, a couple of months after they’ll headline Sounds of the City at Castlefield Bowl.
The line-up for Warehouse Project’s main stage, Depot, also includes Peruvian DJ, producer and vocalist Sofia Kourtesis; DJ Seinfeld who is known for his sweeping emotive cuts and creative samples; the emerging Austrian-born, Manchester-based salute with an upcoming debut album via Ninja Tune; alongside the mysterious act that has burst onto the jazz-house scene berlioz (DJ); NTS radio host Tarzsa and Mancunian Rich Reason.
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Credit: Sophia J CareyCredit: Graham Joy PhotographyWarehouse Project has announced its 2024 opening party, with a headline performance from Jungle.
The unique 360° booth at Concourse is set to welcome a blend of cross-genre sets, curated by Honey Dijon.
The line-up features Major League DJz who has been referred to as “amapiano’s global ambassadors” by DJ Mag; DESIREE with her soulful cuts and deep African infused house; and Josh Caffé who has crafted an assured reputation in the underground house and techno scene.
All alongside Rhythm Section’s founder Bradley Zero, Parisian DJ/Producer and multi-instrumentalist Chloé Caillet, and The Warehouse Project’s longest-standing resident, Krysko.
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Under the archway at Archive, the city’s music venue YES takes over the stage to celebrate contemporary UK club music.
Manchester’s very own Anz is set to lead the way, alongside sets from some of underground heroes Hamdi, Bakey, Love Remain, Aletha, Tañ, and Jim Bane.
Brand new for this year at Warehouse Project will be the On The Roof stage, a loft space with rare views of the Manchester skyline from the rooftop.
Warehouse Project 2023. Credit: Supplied
The intimate space will welcome a set up hosted by Luke Una presents É Soul Cultura, who will be DJing alongside the likes of deep house pioneer Chez Damier, Chilean artist Paula Tape who returns after her Boiler Room set at Repercussion 2022 and Manchester’s own rising star, DJ and Producer, Joey T.
Luke Una’s curation for É Soul Cultura has became one of Manchester’s staple parties in recent years, throwing in an all-welcome attitude and bringing in the free party spirit into the scene.
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Extending the stage to adjoining Temperance Street, Manchester-based party collective Habitat will present their biggest street party with Dutch artist Jarreau Vandal headlining alongside JAEL and Taylah Elaine, plus Habitat residents Yung_omz, AK Gramm, Tone Rarri, and all hosted by one of Manchester’s favourite presenters Faro.
Manchester’s legendary music pub venue, Star & Garter, is set to play host to the city’s newest online community radio station Crop Radio, with a line-up of grassroots acts from in and around Manchester.
Also participating at Repercussion, the Plant Room at Freight Island is another celebration of the expansive local underground heroes. With acts from SNO, Mikey D.O.N, Levi Love, Me Gusta Collective, Sam Redmore & Joe Motion, and Shimrise.
Pre-sale ticket sales go live on Thursday 30 May from 10am.
General ticket sales go live on Friday 31 May from 10am.
Wet Leg announce huge outdoor gig in Manchester as part of landmark live dates
Clementine Hall
Isle of Wight five-piece Wet Leg have announced their biggest headline shows to date, announcing a trio of huge outdoor gigs, including one right here in Manchester at Castlefield Bowl.
The multi-award-winning indie and alt outfit rose to fame back in 2022 with iconic tracks like Chaise Longue and Wet Dream, packing out stages at Glastonbury not long after releasing their critically acclaimed debut album.
Becoming their second consecutive number one in just as many attempts, moisturizer, is equally as fun and fabulous as the first – we cannot wait to hear it live in these.
Comprised of two lead singers in Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand on bass, drummer Henry Holmes and guitarist Joshua Mobaraki, this lot can make plenty of noise.
And as you can see, to make things even better, they’ll be joined by Leeds’ very own English Teacher as the main support act at each one of the landmarks shows.
As for their down south show, they’ll also be playing Alexandra Palace Park down in the capital to round out this run of live dates next summer.
It goes without saying that we’re obviously buzzing to see them become the latest name on the lineup for the 2026 Sounds of the City series, with a hometown hero also joining the ranks as of this month:
Wet Leg are in good company when they rock up to Castlefield Bowl.
Set to play the Bowl on Wednesday, 8 July, before heading to Leeds and then London for consecutive nights, we’re sure you’ll see them playing tonnes more big stages throughout festival season.
Tickets for all three of Wet Leg’s confirmed dates for 2026 go on sale this Friday, 31 October from 9:30am, and you can get ready to grab yours HERE.
We reckon this one will be a real ticket scramble, so we wouldn’t mess about if you want to bag yourself a ticket; in fact, given that all of their live shows this year sold out, we know it will…
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Miles Kane announces massive European tour, with multiple big Northern gigs
Danny Jones
Miles Kane has just announced a massive UK and European tour and has listed a healthy number of Northern dates for us to enjoy.
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The Merseyside musician recently released his latest album, Sunlight In The Shadows, and it’s gone down a treat with fans a critics alike; you can consider our Audio North firmly in the camp, too.
His sixth studio LP to date, the record was produced by the prolific Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and sees psychedelia rolled into classic rock and more, with plenty of the usual Miles Kane swagger that we’re looking forward to hearing live.
At 39 years old – and looking incredible for it, by the way – we constantly have to remind ourselves that the Birkenhead hero is no longer the unsung underdog that we first fell in love with, but is now arguably one of the coolest and iconic artists to come out of the North West in the past decades or so.
Confirming a dozen domestic dates, including one supporting Kasabian at Finnsbury Park in London next summer, Kane is due to play a total of 37 gigs across Britain and mainland Europe in 2026.
That being said, with a pair of sensational shows scheduled for Sheffield‘s Crookes Social Club alone (a cult favourite 500-cap venue), we’re hoping even more gigs will be added as we expect the demand for this tour to be just a huge as the run itself.
Note there is currently no Liverpool on the list…
More cause for excitement is the fact that, as well as East Yorkshire singer-songwriter Fiona-Lee joining as the tour opener, the other main support act is Villanelle, fronted by Liam Gallagher’s son Gene.
Other chosen cities up in the best end of the country include Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow and, of course, us lot here in Manchester.
Mancs will be treated to what we guarantee will be a sell-out show at the beloved Albert Hall on Saturday, 31st January.
UK & EU Tour 2026
Sign up to the mailing list by tomorrow, Tuesday 28th 11pm GMT for pre-sale access.
Pre-sale opens Wednesday 29th 10am GMT. General on sale Friday 31st 10am GMT.
There’s nothing like a tour announcement for next year when most of the gigs are slated for the first few months, don’t you think? Suddenly, the early but dark days of 2026 don’t sound so bad.
Speaking on the new material, he said: “All roads, over 20 years, have led here. Dan and I love mixing T. Rex, Motown and The Easybeats, and the result is this record.”
“When we were chatting and sharing references, we were so similar in taste it was frightening and you can hear that shared passion through the music. I can’t wait to take it out on the road. It’s an album that needs to be played live.”
We actually had the pleasure of chatting to Miles ahead of the upcoming UK and EU tour ourselves recently, and if you already thought the Kane clothing style was the peak of chic, you’re absolutely right – keep your eyes out for when the full interview drops soon.
As for tickets to see Miles Kane on the road, fans can sign up to his mailing list by 11pm GMT this Tuesday, 28 October, for exclusive pre-sale access, which will open from 10am the following day, and you can get ready to grab general admission when they go live at the same time on Friday, 31 Oct HERE.
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