Manchester party The Warehouse Project has revealed its full lineup for 2022 as it returns to its home at Depot, Mayfield for another star-studded season.
As the city’s ravers gear up for an action-packed four months of unmissable moments, we take a look at the full roster of artists confirmed for this year – with line-ups spanning a host of genres, from DnB and tech house to industrial techno, disco, classic house and dub reggae.
From in-demand global tastemaker Peggy Gou, who comes to Manchester to play her only UK Gou Talk show of the A/W season, to a headline set from techno legend Michael Bibi (also the only opportunity for fans to see him in the north this year), as ever, there is a lot to get excited about.
The Hacienda also returns, celebrating forty years of FAC51 on Saturday 12 November – marking its largest ever club event across four rooms. This very special party will see electronic groups Orbital and Happy Mondays performing live, with Inner City and 808 State also headlining the show amongst other legendary acts.
Speaking on the new season’s line-up, which sees the party series return free of restrictions for the first time since Covid, Co-Founder Sam Kandel said: “We can now concentrate on delivering the best WHP season to date.
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“Musically we’ve cast the net even wider this year and so far the response has been incredible.
“We all know that Depot Mayfield is the dream location for The Warehouse Project and it’s just fantastic to be involved whilst this corner of Manchester continues to transform before our eyes.”’
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Peggy Gou will land at Depot Mayfield on Friday 21st October for her only show in England after the summer – bringing her Gou Talk event series to Manchester for the very first time.
The global tastemaker has carefully curated a unique blend of artists to deliver stunning musical and cultural visions – with Laurent Garnier, Robert Hood, TSHA, Saoirse, Anz and more joining her on the night.
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Following the success of their previous Manchester parties, one of the UK’s finest House & Techno labels Solid Grooves will welcome Michael Bibi on Friday 28 October for what will be his only UK date in the North this year. The label showcase will also be joined by musical legends including Sven Väth, Skream, Hot Since 82 and more.
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On Saturday 29 October, a Halloween special will bring some very familiar faces and sought-after names – amongst the headliners, former BBC Radio 1 legend Annie Mac, Patrick Topping, Special Request and more.
The following Friday 4 November will see a huge Worried About Henry showcase, taking over the full expanse of Depot Mayfield with an array of world-class artists from the DnB scene for what will be the final drum n bass show of WHP22. Another huge line-up featuring the likes of Sub Focus, Shy FX, Netsky, Inja and more.
How to get tickets
With the WHP22 drawing closer in time, The Warehouse Project is delighted to bring in another season of spectacular shows throughout the Autumn/Winter season.
Pre-sale tickets will be available on Thursday 28 July from 10am, with ticket prices starting from £29.50.
General sale tickets will then become available on Friday 29 July from 10am.
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Tickets can be purchased via The Warehouse Project website.
New shows announced for The Warehouse Project 2022
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Friday 21 October – Gou Talk
Times: 20.00 – 04.00
Depot
Peggy Gou
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Dixon
Job Jobse
TSHA
Hiver
Concourse
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Laurent Garnier
Robert Hood & Lyric Hood Presents Floorplan
Chaos In The CBD
Saoirse
Archive
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Ryan Elliott
Josey Rebelle
Anz
Mogwaa
Brain De Palma
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Solid Grooves – Friday 28 October
Times: 20.00 – 04.00
(A-Z)
(A-Z)
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Bassel Darwish
Dennis Cruz
Hot Since 82
Ilario Alicante
Lauren Lo Sung
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Lindsey Matthews
Mason Collective
Michael Bibi
Pawsa
Rossko
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Skream B2B Jackmaster
Sven Väth
Sweely
Toman
Traumer
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Saturday 29 October – Halloween At The Warehouse Project
Full Halloween Production Across All 3 Rooms Of Depot Mayfield
Times: 19.00 – 04.00
(A-Z)
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Annie Mac / Patrick Topping
Ammara | DJ Boring | Emerald
Ewan Mcvicar | Hammer | Jaguar
Jordan Villa | Junior Simba | KETTAMA
LF System | Prospa – Live | Nia Archives
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Sarah Story | Special Request | Tibasko
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Friday 4 November – Worried About Henry
Times: 20.00 – 04.00
(A-Z):
Hybrid Minds & Tempza
Netsky
Sub Focus & Id
A-Z:
Bou & Haribo
Charlie Tee
Critical Soundsystem XX: Enei x Halogenix x Kasra Ft GQ
Mollie Collins B2B Kleu
Rob Rinseout B2B Ezair
Special Guest:
Bru-C
Concourse: Shy Fx Presents
Shy Fx
David Rodigan
Voltage
Dj Marky
Clipz
Breakage
Mungo’s Hi Fi Ft Gardna
Chimpo
Salo
MC’s: GQ, Stamina & Dread MC
Archive: Hospitality (A-Z)
Camo & Krooked
Etherwood B2B LSB
Flava D
Kings Of The Rollers & Inja
Metrik
S.P.Y
Solah (Live) Feat Emma B
Unglued B2B Mozey
MC’s: Daxta, Ruthless, MC AD & Lowqui
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Saturday 12 November
Haçienda 40
Times: 14.00 – 02.00
Saturday 12 November – Haçienda 40
Times: 14.00 – 02.00
Orbital [Live]
Happy Mondays Kerri Chandler
David Morales
Kenny Dope Grandmaster Flash
Inner City [live]
808 State [Live]
Marshall Jefferson
Todd Terry
House Gospel ChoirCe Ce Rodgers [Live]
Greg Wilson
Peter HookJustin Robertson
K Klass
Graeme Park
Jon Dasilva
Dj Paulette
Kath McDermott
Tom Wainwright
Russ
To see the full WHP 2022 lineup, visit the website here.
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NHS urges people to book flu jabs ahead of winter as A&E attendances hit record 2.5 million
Emily Sergeant
The NHS is urging people get their flu jabs booked ahead of the upcoming season.
After A&E attendances hit a record 2.5 million in July, and staff experienced the three busiest months ever recorded between May and July in emergency departments, the NHS wants to do everything it can to ‘ease demand’ ahead of winter flu season arriving.
Flu season usually peaks in December and January, so the health service is starting to administer the vaccinations from autumn onwards to ensure fewer people are hospitalised.
Flu can cause significant issues for children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with some long-term health conditions – with issues including hospitalisation and, in certain cases, severe respiratory failure or even death.
It’s estimated that around 104,000 hospitalisations could have been avoided last year, which is why the NHS is keen to cut that number this winter.
From today, the national booking system is open for those eligible to book their flu vaccine, with appointments starting from 1 September.
Those eligible will be able to get their flu vaccination from a variety of places in their local community, including their GP practices and participating high street pharmacies.
The jab is given in injectable form in the vast majority of cases, while a nasal spray is provided for most children.
“Vaccinations play a vital role in protecting those most at risk from flu and they are also crucial for relieving pressures on our NHS over the winter months,” explained Health Secretary Yvette Cooper.
“Everyone who is eligible for a free vaccination will be notified through their phone or in the post, and the system for booking appointments is now open. Together, we can save lives, support the most vulnerable, and ensure our NHS is there for everyone who needs it this winter.”
The national booking system is now open so that eligible people – including pregnant women and children – can pre-book their flu vaccinations when appointments start on 1 September.
Manchester City Council approves petition calling for Market Street to be less of a ‘sensory overload’
Daisy Jackson
A petition has been launched calling on Manchester City Council to review the management of Market Street, hoping to make it ‘more peaceful’ and less of a ‘sensory overload’.
All Mancs know that a walk down Market Street is no easy undertaking – it’s a hugely busy shopping street and pedestrian thoroughfare, often populated by buskers, street performers, charity fundraisers, and roving stalls.
One does not simply ‘pop to the shops’ in Manchester city centre. Instead, we pinball our way along the street which often feels like an urban obstacle course.
And now, an online petition has been launched and approved by Manchester City Council, calling for the street’s management (and that of Piccadilly Gardens) to be reviewed.
The petition calls on the council to assess ‘the cumulative effect of these activities, including excessive noise, sensory overload, obstruction, and difficulty navigating the city centre’.
And while it is ‘not directed at any particular group of people, business, political belief, charity, religion, or organisation’, the petition organisers believe that the large number of organised street solicitation, amplified sound, gazebos and stalls, and organised gatherings, are all significantly impacting pedestrian movement.
“These spaces should remain accessible, comfortable, safe, and easy to navigate for everyone,” the petition states.
A ‘quiet’ Monday lunchtime on Market Street. Credit: The Manc Group
Management measures for both Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens that have been put forward include designated locations for organised activities, permits, reasonable controls on noise levels, a review of street trading locations, and more measures to reduce obstruction in high-footfall areas.
It reads: “The review should also consider whether the concentration of multiple organised activities within the same locations operating during the same time slots is appropriate, and whether a more balanced distribution across the city centre would improve accessibility while continuing to respect the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and legitimate trading.
“The aim is not to prevent lawful expression, peaceful assembly, or legitimate trading. Instead, it is to ensure that Manchester’s busiest public spaces remain welcoming, accessible, and functional for everyone by achieving an appropriate balance between the many activities taking place within them, while protecting the rights of all who use these shared public spaces.”
The petition has made its way onto the Manchester Reddit subreddit, where one person described Market Street as an ‘absolute sensory overloaded obstacle course’ and a ‘sweetcorn scented sleep paralysis demon’.
The petition calls for more thought into the organisation of traders, performers, and more on Market Street. Credit: The Manc Group
One person commented: “Literally walked down market street just yesterday and thought about this, very glad something might actually be done. I moved away years ago and it was never good, but yesterday I’d never seen anything like it. Preachers, half a fun fair, sweet stand, rapper, guy dancing in a banana suit and more. It’s absolutely f*cked.”
Someone else posted: “People can practice whatever religion they want, but it’s horrible hearing loud chanting music, combined with two other religions doing the same thing, combined with random preaching, and then the buskers that seems to think if they’re super loud it means that are super good.”
You can see and sign the petition to review Market Street HERE.
Georgina Pellant -
27th July 2022 
