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Emily Sergeant - 31st March 2020

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The smash-hit daytime rave where you can still be in bed early is returning to Manchester

Clementine Hall Day Fever Manchester dates tickets 2026

That’s right: Day Fever, the daytime rave designed to still get you tucked in at a reasonable hour, is coming back to Manchester city centre this year.

Following their biggest raft of shows across the UK and Ireland in 2025, the smash-hit night out that is very much aimed at those of us 30 and over – but fellow sleepy heads are obviously more than welcome – Day Fever are targeting big things in 2026.

Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and Reverend & The Makers frontman, Jon McClure, Day Fever has become 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 let’s be honest, who can blame them?

who started day fever uk? — The founders (L-R): Jon McClure, James O’Hara, Jonny Owen, Vicky and Chris McClure. (supplied)

Running from 3-8pm, 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.”

From here in 0161 and our mates over in Leeds, to Newcastle, Glasgow and many more, each 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!”

For starters, just look at the turnout they got over Christmas:

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They last popped up their second home of New Century Hall over the festive period, so it’s no surprise they’re coming back from.

Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at New Century once again on Saturday, 31 January, and we will absolutely see you there.

Find the rest of UK tour dates for 2025 down below:

24-Jan-26 Glasgow BAaD
24-Jan-26 Nottingham Palais
24-Jan-26 Sheffield City Hall
31-Jan-26 Leeds Project House
31-Jan-26 Leicester Athena
31-Jan-26 Manchester New Century Hall
31-Jan-26 Newcastle Boiler Shop
31-Jan-26 Nottingham Rock City
7-Feb-26 Dublin The Academy
7-Feb-26 Liverpool Camp And Furnace
7-Feb-26 London HERE @ Outernet
7-Feb-26 Oxford O2 Academy
14-Feb-26 Brighton Concorde 2
14-Feb-26 Cardiff Tramshed
14-Feb-26 Norwich Adrian Flux Waterfront
14-Feb-26 Nottingham The Palais
14-Feb-26 York The Barbican
21-Feb-26 Bristol O2 Academy
28-Feb-26 Aberdeen P&J Live
28-Feb-26 Belfast Ulster Hall
28-Feb-26 Glasgow BAaD
28-Feb-26 Leeds Project House
28-Feb-26 Newcastle Boiler Shop

You can sign up for tickets right HERE.

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Salford RLFC finally confirm new head and assistant coaches

Danny Jones New Salford rugby league team head coach Mike Grady

Salford RLFC have finally announced their new head and assistant coach picks as the new rugby league season fast approaches.

The Salfordian phoenix club had already confirmed they’d reached provisional pre-contract agreements with a new boss and several players following the news of the consortium bid that kept the sporting institution alive, but now they officially have a new leadership team to get behind.

Following Salford Red Devils’ resurrection by the aforementioned investment group – though it still remains unclear whether this will eventually include a full rebranding – familiar face Mike Grady and his assistant Dave Hewitt are now in place.

They replace ex-boss Paul Rowley, now at St Helens, and his assistant, Kurt Haggerty, who both left in October and September of last year, respectively.

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Sharing the news in an official statement on their new Instagram account amid a major overhaul of their online presence, the local side wrote: “We are proud to announce Mike as the new Head Coach of Salford RLFC, joined by Dave Hewitt as Assistant Coach.

“Mike brings over 12 years of coaching experience across club and international rugby, most recently leading the Salford Women’s team and previously coaching at Widnes.

“His appointment marks another big step forward in our rebuild, combining experience, passion and a deep understanding of what Salford rugby league stands for: hard work, resilience and exciting rugby.

“Joining him, Dave Hewitt, former St Helens and England Academy player, will focus on developing our attacking play and nurturing new talent.”

Hewitt also played for Oldham RLFC across three spells, as well as Rochdale Hornets.

The duo’s arrival comes after former Red Devil Ryan Brierley was also named as the new CEO of the fresh organisation, headed up by fellow ex-player, Mason Caton-Brown.

Grady himself has already taken to social media to express his excitement over the project.

Good luck with it, I'm sure I speak on behalf of everyone, were all behind you 🫡🫡
— Ishaq Ali (@IshaqAli156) January 5, 2026

As for the board, they sign off by adding: “Together, Mike and Dave represent the energy and belief driving this new era for Salford RLFC.”

With several ‘key announcements’ soon to be made, we can expect a better idea of what the new and hopefully improved Salford will look like in time for their opener against the Roughyeds in the Championship on Friday, 16 January.

It is worth noting that the club have yet to reveal any actual squad signings.

As for co-owner Caton-Brown, who knows all about the club and the community from his several years playing in the area, we have the pleasure of chatting with him first-hand about the vision for their future.