The Warehouse Project has just added five huge shows to its already-massive 2024 line-up.
The hugely popular clubbing event will be back at Depot Mayfield from 14 September and will run all the way through until New Year’s Eve.
Already-announced acts include Jungle, Bonobo, Disclosure, Patrick Topping, Sonny Fodera, and Peggy Gou – and now the WHP line-up is getting bigger again.
One new name added to this year’s bill is Loyle Carner, who’s becoming a familiar mainstay in Manchester, following his slot at Castlefield Bowl this July and returning just shy of three months later. Some may say he has a newfound love for us Mancs.
The UK artist has gone from strength to strength since the release of his debut album in 2017, receiving Brit nominations in 2018 to playing Glastonbury’s West Holts in 2023, Carner’s success has been steadily inclining for some time now.
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The Mercury-Prize nominated rapper is tying ‘Loose Ends’ on the Depot stage and will be joined by a round-up of musical talent keeping the audience company all night on 4 October.
This headline announcement comes with the news of many other artists also securing slots throughout the following months.
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If you have eight hours to spare on 19 October, why not check out Four Tet’s unmissable all-night party where he will play from night til morning with his extensive music knowledge. Depot Mayfield will undergo a makeover to become ‘Four Tet’s sonic playground’ all for a very reasonable £25.
The Warehouse Project has added more shows to its 2024 line-up, Credit: Jody Hartley
DJ Legend Fatboy Slim is curating a show for The Warehouse Project which you definitely wouldn’t want to miss on 22 November. LF System and Paul Woolford along with a whole host of names will be helping the music great make sure everyone can ‘Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat’.
There’s an exciting performance from Jamie Jones’ Paradise to look forward to on 15 November with a selection of DJ’s helping power you through the rest of the night and early morning as this event doesn’t close til 5am.
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The final date sees Barry Can’t Swim along with Manchester-based record producer Interplanetary Criminal and more on the lineup. If you think that name seems familiar you might be thinking about his 2022 collaboration with Eliza Rose ‘B.O.T.A’ which has garnered over 300 million streams.
Tickets for any act mentioned will be in high demand – view all the upcoming events here.
Loyle Carner tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 6 September here.
Fatboy Slim tickets are also on sale from 10am on Friday 6 September here.
All other tickets are available through the The Warehouse Project website.
Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic returns this summer with ‘iconic’ headliners
Emily Sergeant
Boney M, The Cheeky Girls, and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK stars are all on the lineup at Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic this summer.
As this summer marks 15 years of Pride in Salford, Salford Pride has announced a whole host of exciting events to celebrate – including the return of The Pink Picnic, its biggest family-friendly celebration yet, with headliners like 90s and 00s music icons, community talent, and even a ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone for 2026.
Returning to Peel Park once again, The Pink Picnic brings together LGBTQ+ community, allies, families and friends for a day built around community, joy, and belonging.
For 2026, Salford Pride is expanding the experience further with even more to do across the park than ever before.
The Pink Picnic has been part of Salford’s Pride story since 2011, but this year’s 15th anniversary addition is set to be one for the history books, as alongside a headline lineup featuring Boney M, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Kyran Thrax and Paige Three, The Cheeky Girls, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv, and Baby D, a strong programme of community acts will also be spotlighted.
Some of the exceptional community acts already named on the lineup so far include Tallulah Guard, Fear of Marko, and John Tucker.
Across the day, visitors can also shop from dozens of community stalls and market traders, take part in or watch the much-loved annual dog show, and visit the ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone that’s designed to help young people feel seen and celebrated.
“Celebrating 15 years of Pride in Salford feels really special, and we wanted 2026 to feel like a proper thank you to the community that’s built this with us” said Scott Turzański, who is the Head of Marketing and Brand at Salford Pride.
“The Pink Picnic is a family event – it’s welcoming, it’s joyful, and it’s about making space for everyone.”
The Pink Picnic returns to Peel Park in Salford next month on Saturday 13 June, and you can find out more and book tickets online here.
Featured Image – Salford Pride (via Facebook)
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Donny Osmond books biggest-ever Manchester gig
Danny Jones
Iconic American singer and actor Donny Osmond has announced his biggest-ever Manchester concert as part of his upcoming ‘VIVA UK’ tour dates.
Bringing his famous Las Vegas residency show to Great Britain, where he has always had a fervent following, the younger Osmond brother will be making a venue debut over six decades into his career.
Famously part of the musical family who not only sang together but also saw multiple TV shows created in their name – including his very own spin-off, Donny and Marie – he’s been around longer than most in showbiz, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Confirming a whole new run of live dates across the country, Donny Osmond will be returning to Manchester early next year.
Writing on social media, the veteran entertainer said: “I’m so pleased to finally share the official 2027 UK tour dates with you.
“It always means so much to return to the UK – the audiences there have given me some of the most unforgettable moments of my career.”
As for here in our city, he last played Manchester back just a few short years ago at the AO Arena, selling out the 20,000-seater space on 29 November 2023.
Now, though, he’s upgrading to approximately 23k this time, with die-hard fans being encouraged to download his very own ‘Donny App’ to secure the earliest possible access.
Set to play Co-op Live for the very first time, we’d expect this one to sell equally well; you can see the rest of the shows listed so far down below.
Donny Osmond VIVA UK live tour dates 2027
We’ve highlighted all the Northern dates for you:
Wed, 20 Jan – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Thurs, 21 Jan – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Sat, 23 Jan – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sun, 24 Jan 24 – Manchester, Co-op Live
Tue, 26 Jan 26 – Hull, Connexin Live
Wed, 27 Jan 27 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Fri, 29 Jan 29 – Leeds, first direct arena
Sat, 30 Jan 30 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
Mon, 1 Feb – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
Wed, 3 Feb – Bournemouth BIC
Friday and Saturday, 5-6 February – London, Eventim Apollo
JUST ANNOUNCED: Donny Osmond Sunday 24 January 2027
Bringing the glamour, high-energy & excitement of his Las Vegas show. https://t.co/Y2sSdg01FV @coopuk members get first in line for tickets. Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 Wednesday 20 May General Sale: 10:00 Friday 22 May pic.twitter.com/i4v2ff7suA
Early access tickets for Donny Osmond’s VIVA UK tour will be available both via the app and the venue’s official Co-op membership, with the presale window opening at 10am on Wednesday, 20 May.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets will go live at the same time the following Friday (22 May), with VIP and hospitaity packages also on offer.
Thomas Melia -
4th September 2024 
