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Popular daytime rave where you can be in bed by 9pm is coming back to Manchester

Now that's my kind of bedtime.

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 16th July 2025

The famous Day Fever is returning to Manchester later this year, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.

A rave where you can be in bed by 9pm? Now that’s our kind of rave.

If you haven’t heard of Day Fever before, then we are about to blow your mind. Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and Reverend & The Makers frontman Jon McClure, Day Fever has become somewhat of a cultural sensation.

From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear – people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm… and to be honest, we don’t blame them.

Day Fever is returning to Manchester later this year / Credit: Supplied

Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.

“It started as a WhatsApp idea,” says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’

“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”

The massively-popular rave starts in the afternoon, meaning you can still be in bed by 9pm / Credit: Supplied

From Manchester to Newcastle, Glasgow to Leeds, every Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.

There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable.”

Day Fever is about to set out on its biggest tour yet, and another Manchester date has been announced for later in the year, as it’ll be taking over New Century Hall once again on 20 September 2025.

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Tickets are now available, so get your hands on them here.

We’ll see you on the dance floor.

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Manchester

Bury FC clap back at Oasis after Noel Gallagher’s dig at Heaton Park reunion show

Danny Jones Danny Jones Bury FC respond to Noel Gallagher's 'shit' comments

Bury FC have clapped back at Oasis after Noel Gallagher aimed a sly little dig at the Greater Manchester side during their reunion show this week.

The Burnage boys returned to Heaton Park for round three of their five-night run, where roughly another 80,000 descended on the massive outdoor space for their latest homecoming gig.

While the energy back in 0161 has been unreal for every date thus far, with the Gallagher brothers seemingly getting just as much of a buzz from the reception as Mancs and out-of-towners alike, ‘r Noel did dish out a bit of sarcasm when he was welcomed into the spotlight on Wednesday evening.

In case you didn’t see the now-viral clip, here’s what he had to say…

The Gallaghers are never ones to shy away from a bit of cheek, but Noel definitely has the reputation for being the drier of the two wits.

Not that making a joke about the nearest team being Bury, to what was most likely a sea of Manchester City and/or United fans (purely based on the law of averages), is particularly witty.

Regardless, we were glad to see not only Shakers fans but the club itself give the local but now London-based music legend a bit back.

Responding in a social media comeback of their own, the North West Counties League (NWCL) outfit noted that while they couldn’t share the original clip – not that it stopped supporters, mind you – they did go on to share an old clip of their 1997/98 side beating Noel’s beloved Manchester City.

The decisive finish was headed home by one of their very own “dyed in the wool” Blues, too: Paul Butler, who scored the only goal of the Championship fixture to beat City in their own barn back at Maine Road.

Suppose you’d call that a shush of sorts.

More importantly, the NWCL club used the opportunity to capitalise on the old adage of ‘no press is bad press’, writing in the caption: “Here’s our ticket link if you wanna roll with it and watch the champions in action.”

At the end of the day, it did get people talking – not a bad result for the non-league team.

Now, less than a month until the Premier Division champions get underway in the 25/26 campaign, we can wholeheartedly recommend going along to Gigg Lane to see what moves the Shakers are making.

For starters, they’re heading into the new term with a big-brand partnership already under their belt.

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Manchester

Industrial estate Italian restaurant named best in North West by Good Food Guide

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Lupo Caffe Italiano in Prestwich has been named the best restaurant in the North West in the Good Food Guide

Lupo Caffe Italiano, a cosy Italian restaurant tucked on an industrial estate in Prestwich, has just been crowned the best in the North West by the Good Food Guide.

This authentic spot serves hearty, homemade Roman pizza and pasta, with the ever-charismatic Nico Pasquali at its helm.

The Good Food Guide has listed it as the overall winner in the North West in its prestigious 100 Best Local Restaurants list.

Lupo was joined by five other Greater Manchester restaurants in the top 100, ranging from a much-loved Chorlton tapas joint to a Michelin Bib Gormand modern European spot beneath a railway arch.

On the list were Cantaloupe in Stockport, Cibus in Levenshulme, The Sparrows in the Green Quarter, Stretford Canteen, and Chorlton’s Bar San Juan.

Of Lupo, the guide heaped praise on its ‘excellent Roman pizzas’ served from an ‘all-day trattoria in the incongruous setting of an industrial estate’.

Over the years, Nico has added a wooden terrace to double his restaurant’s capacity, with checkered tablecloths and cabinets displaying homemade desserts, like semifreddos and his legendary millefoglie.

The Good Food Guide judges wrote: “The vibe is friendly, unfussy and unpretentious, although Nico’s regulars also come for his precisely cooked traditional dishes made with prime ingredients flown in from Italy or fresh from his allotment.

Lupo Caffe Italiano in Prestwich has been named the best restaurant in the North West in the Good Food Guide
Lupo Caffe Italiano in Prestwich has been named the best restaurant in the North West in the Good Food Guide
Lupo Caffe Italiano in Prestwich has been named the best restaurant in the North West in the Good Food Guide. Credit: The Manc Group

“They are the perfect antidote to the standard Anglo-Italian repertoire, and the glitzy but vacuous styling of most high-street chains. Popular (and reasonably priced) dishes might range from rigatoni with guanciale, chilli and pecorino to arancini, suppli (deep-fried pizza balls) and Roman Jewish artichokes.

“There’s also a list of specials that may feature orecchiette with Italian fennel sausages and romanesco broccoli, as well as whole baked sea bass cooked with cherry tomatoes and olives.”

Nico said on winning the top spot: “Hard work and perseverance pays… and people value what we’ve been building for the last 10 years.”

Across town, The Sparrows received praise for its handmade dumplings (‘perfectly rendered little parcels of happiness’ and sharing boards, plus its hearty goulashes for winter.

In Stretford, local French bistro Streford Canteen made its way onto the list for the first time, thanks to being a ‘shining light in a small suburb that needs and deserves a reliable, high-quality restaurant.’

Stretford Canteen also made the Good Food Guide this year
Stretford Canteen also made the Good Food Guide this year. Credit: The Manc Group

You’ll find familiar bistro classics like galettes, croques and French onion soup, as well as a seasonally sourced menu showcasing their brilliant cooking.

The Good Food Guide added: “And, finally, praise is due to the little publicised fact they have fed a local homeless man for years – happily now off the streets.”

The next entry on the list is firm favourite Bar San Juan, a cosy tapas spot in the heart of Chorlton with a bit of a cult following.

The Good Food Guide singled out its ‘papas bravas’ (crispy cubes of potato served with a Madrid-style brava sauce), cod’s cheeks, aubergine stew and croquetas.

Bar San Juan in Chorlton
Bar San Juan in Chorlton
Bar San Juan in Chorlton

A deserving entry into the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list.

Over in Stockport is a new-ish neighbourhood restaurant that’s already caught people’s eye – Cantaloupe is a ‘small, easy-going bistro’.

The guide says: “Cantaloupe prioritises its budget where it really counts – on the food, cooking and service, plus a focus on doing simple things well and not over-stretching the short, restrained and fairly priced daily menu. And it’s paid off: the place now has a clutch of loyal fans who appreciate the unpretentious atmosphere.”

Completing the list for Greater Manchester is Cibus in Levenshulme, which started life as a market stall but grew to a proper Italian restaurant space.

Here it’s all about sourdough pizzas, pasta dishes, meat dishes, seafood, and cicchetti.

Cibus topped the list for the North West last year and has only continued to built on that success.

Congratulations to Lupo and all the other local entries on this year’s Good Food Guide.

You can see the full 100 on the Good Food Guide HERE.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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