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The Warehouse Project reveal opening shows for 2022 season – how to get tickets

Big names on this year's bill include Mike Skinner, Eric Prydz, Seth Troxler and Craig David.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 24th May 2022

The Warehouse Project in Manchester has announced its opening shows for 2022 and as ever there are some brilliant acts on the bill.

Returning to its home at Depot Mayfield, the celebrated Manchester party series will run from August Bank Holiday weekend to New Year’s Day 2023. 

Beginning earlier this year than ever before, Bonobo, Caribou, and The National are already confirmed to play the opening weekend across Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August.

Adding to this, the lineup for the series’ reopening sequence has now been confirmed in full – and The Warehouse Project will be bringing some big names to the former Royal Mail Depot for 2022, including Mike Skinner, Eric Prydz, Jamie XX and Little Simz. 

First up, Repercussion returns on Saturday 10 September for its second edition. A celebration of groundbreaking music and art in all its forms, it will be hosted across the full expanse of Depot Mayfield, spread into the historic Star & Garter with Boiler Room, and host a huge street party curated by Mr Scruff.on neighbouring Temperance Street. 

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As part of the inner-city festival, Warehouse Project will bring Jamie xx, Little Simz, Fred again.., Jeff Mills and Underground Resistance to Manchester alongside a huge cast of handpicked artists from around the world. 

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The following Friday, 16 September, the one and only Eric Prydz will make an appearance for his only Northern club show this Autumn/Winter season. 

The following night, another huge Saturday lands on 17 September as Disclosurereturn to the Depot alongside seminal electronic talents for another five-stage takeover to celebrate the start of the party season. DJs confirmed to appear on the night include Skream, Mella Dee, Denis Sulta and Eclair Fifi. 

Moving deeper into Autumn, WHP22 will begin to roll out some big club shows including the DnB hero event with Metropolis on Saturday 22 September, featuring a huge headline set from Chase & Status and Andy C. 

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This will be followed on Saturday 1 October with a raft of house and techno stalwarts taking to the decks as part of the Welcome to the Warehouse party, spearheaded by Joseph Capriati, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice and Seth Troxler. 

As for fans of UKG, the Ape Birthday on Friday 7 October is an absolute must with a line-up stacked with leading names from the scene including Craig David, Mike Skinner and MJ Cole. 

Read more: Manchester Jazz Festival returns to the city this weekend

How to get WHP tickets

The full WHP22 season will be revealed over the coming weeks. Presale for WHP tickets will be available on Thursday 26 May from 10am.

General sale is available on Friday 27 May at 10am via The Warehouse Project’s website.

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The opening sequence of WHP22 is revealed in full below.

WHP22 Reopening Sequence:

Saturday 10 September, Repercussion

Times: 14:00 – 04:00

Jamie xx | Little Simz | Fred again.. | Jeff Mills & Underground Resistance

Folamour presents Power to the PPL A/V | Goldie presents Subjective (Live)

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Hunee | Palms Trax & Call Super | Binker & Moses | A Certain Ratio

Gilles Peterson | Nightmares On Wax | Uncle Waffles | Benji B

Sherelle | David Rodigan | Leon Vynehall | Obongjayar | Carista

Mr Scruff presents Keep It Unreal | Luke Una presens É Soul Coultura

Soichi Terada | Sassy J | Jamz Supernova | Nia Archives | Jamie 3:26

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Ash Lauryn | Lauren Hansom | Colin Curtis | Myd | Habibi Funk | Paula Tape

Thristian | Tash LC | Paula Tape | Moktar | Tarzsa | Dance Regular | Jazzcotech

4 To The Floor | Me Gusta Collective | Levi Love | Mikey Don | Krysko

Eves’ Drop Collective (Andrea Trout, Lil’ Minx, Ruby Swallow & Ellen Beth Abdi)

Jim Bane | Joe Motion

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Friday 16 September, Eric Prydz

Times: 21:00 – 03:00

Depot

Eric Prydz

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Kölsch

Mathame

Yulia Niko

Concourse

Franky Wah b2b Cristoph (All Night Long)

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Saturday 17 September, Disclosure

Times: 14:00 – 02:30

Disclosure | The Blessed Madonna

Denis Sulta | Skream | Mall Grab | Mella Dee

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DJ Seinfeld | Krystal Klear | TSHA | Chaos In The CBD

Dan Shake | Conducta | Kettama | Josey Rebelle

Eclair Fifi | Chloé Robinson | Yung Singh | Salute

Sally C | Effy | Skin On Skin | Bklava | La La | Eliza Rose

Kessler | Interplanetary Criminal | Suchi | NIKS

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Krysko | Gina Breeze | Aletha | Aisling | Zutekh DJs | Joe Motion

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Friday 23 September, Metropolis

Times: 20:00 – 04:00

Depot

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Chase & Status (DJ Set)

Andy C

King Of The Rollers & Inja

Dimension

Luude

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Harriet Jaxxon

North Base b2b Mark XTC b2b Nicky Blackmarket & Millz

Skywalker

Concourse

Friction b2b Camo & Crooked

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Voltage b2b Turno b2b Hedex

Upgrade b2b Disrupta

Benny L b2b Randall b2b Bladerunner

Alcemist b2b Tsuki

Goddard b2b Vibe Chemistry

Gray b2b Kara b2b Aries

EJ Kitto b2b Anais

Archive

Bou & Haribo

Hazard

Souped Up Showcase: Serum – Mozey – Dutta

This Is: Inja

Start The Vibe: Sub Zero – Original Sin – Taxman

T>I b2b Limited b2b Kaz

Ama b2b Natty Lou

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Saturday 1 October, Welcome to the Warehouse

Times: 19:00 – 04:00

Depot

Joseph Capriati | The Martinez Brothers

Loco Dice | KiNK | East End Dubs

Layla Benitez

Concourse

Seth Troxler | Enzo Siragusa

Chris Stussy | Adam Port | Jaden Thompson

Lauren Lo Sung | Kellie Allen

Archive

Archie Hamilton | Toman

Oden & Fatzo (Live) | Ci Ci

Syreeta | PACH

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Friday 7 October, The Ape Birthday

Times: 20:00 – 04:00

Depot

Craig David presents TS5

Shy FX

Wilkinson

Mike Skinner

Bou

Sammy Virji

Wookie

Rebel Clash & Liam Bailey

Rich Reason

Concourse

Skream

TQD [Flava D, DJ Q, Royal T]

MJ Cole

Conducta

Yung Singh

Girls Don’t Sync

Interplanetary Criminal

Archive

Fabio & Grooverider

Marky

Randall b2b Hype

Dillinja

Chimp & Salo

Bryan G b2b Jumpin Jack Frost b2b DJ Die

North Base b2b Banner b2b Disrupta

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Manchester firefighter surprises partner with proposal during new recruits parade

Danny Jones Danny Jones Manchester firefighter surprise proposal recruit passing out parade

We’re a sucker for a wholesome little video as we know you are, which is exactly why we thought of you lot when we came across this video of a newly graduated Manchester firefighter surprising his partner with a heartwarming proposal.

Just the kind of heartwarming that usually sets us off after a long week at work.

The clip shared by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) on Thursday, 25 April, shows Manc fireman James popping the question to his girlfriend sat unassumingly in the audience at a recent passing out ceremony.

Pass out ceremonies are when trainees go from recruits to fully qualified firefighters after completing their intensive operational training. It’s a long-standing tradition in the emergency services where friends and family gather to celebrate their achievements – it’s almost like it’s the perfect opportunity…

Watch as a Manc firefighter turns his passing out ceremony into a surprise proposal.

As you can see, since the graduates are usually the centre of attention, James couldn’t help but size his moment and instead of walking and lining up normally like everyone else, he decided to head straight over to his wife-to-be and get down on one knee.

You already know the rest.

Welling up immediately and barely able to remove her hands from her face, Melissa nods and says yes as the crowd cheers and the pair share a smooch.

You just love to see it.

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Writing on social media, the GMFRS said: “We managed to capture a VERY special moment at our new recruits pass out parade today… Congratulations to James and Melissa!”, adding, “Certainly one way to start your new career”.

If we don’t see all the groomsmen dressed as firefighters on a random viral video sometime soon we’re going to be gutted.

All the best to the happy couple and if you’ve got any more lovely clips like this to send in so we can make ourselves cry (in a good way), you know what to do.

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Peter Kay’s statement in full as his Co-op Live gigs are postponed for SECOND time

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Peter Kay statement after Co-op Live gigs cancelled for the second time

Peter Kay has issued a statement after his two gigs at Co-op Live were rescheduled – again.

The Bolton-born comedian was supposed to officially open the huge new Manchester venue last week, but ‘power supply issues’ forced it to be rescheduled.

He was then supposed to perform on Monday and Tuesday of next week instead, but these two shows have been pushed back even further.

Co-op Live has also postponed The Black Keys, who were set to perform on Saturday.

Peter Kay has now issued a statement addressing the postponement, saying it’s ‘very disappointing’.

He also said: “I know, I can’t believe it either.”

He’s even amended his own tour poster to add the disclaimer: “(If they actually open the place).”

The star joked that he was now the ‘ninth artist in the world’ to play there.

Can always count on a comic to make the joke everyone else is thinking.

The legendary comic wrote: “To everybody with tickets, my apologies once again but unfortunately the Co-op Live still isn’t ready and so, as yet, remains untested for a large-scale audience.

“Consequently, they are having to reschedule my two shows yet again (I know I can’t believe it either).

“The first available dates the shows can reschedule to are as follows: Mon 29th April to Thurs 23rd May, Tues 30th April to Frid 24th May.

“Tickets will be transferred, or refunds given if the new dates aren’t suitable.

“It’s very disappointing but your safety is important, and I won’t compromise that.”

Co-op Live said in a statement: “Since making the difficult decision to postpone the live shows at Co-op Live due to take place this week, we have been undertaking an extensive protocol of testing critical procedures to ensure all areas are ready for fans.”

They’ve also made the rather bold decision to once again assure fans that the next raft of shows now set to be their opening gigs – big dates from Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Olivia Rodrigo – are still set to go ahead as scheduled.

Touch wood.

This could back to bite them. It already has once before.

“To ensure that we can run all shows safely, regretfully we have now had to take the decision to reschedule the planned The Black Keys and Peter Kay shows.

“Both The Black Keys and Peter Kay have graciously agreed to reschedule their shows. The Black Keys will now perform on 15 May 2024, and Peter Kay will now perform on 23 and 24 May 2024.

“All tickets remain valid and ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase. Refunds will be available for those who can no longer attend.

“We deeply appreciate the impact this will have on excited fans, and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience that this change will undoubtedly cause. Rescheduling Peter Kay and The Black Keys will give us the extra time we need to continue testing enhanced emergency communications thoroughly.

“This is vital to satisfy the rigorous set of guidelines and protocols that are necessary for a venue of this size to ensure that our fans, artists and staff have the safest experience possible.”

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