A club night in Manchesteris raising donations for its local foodbank by asking its punters to pay into an event with tins of beansnext week.
Hit & Run’s annual Food4Thought event, hosted by one of the city’s most legendary local promoters, is flipping the script – asking revellers to pay in with tins of beans and other non-perishable items instead of cash.
A minimum of six items are required to get inside, and once you’re in, you’ll be treated to a festival-worthy line-up, full of acclaimed artists who’ve all waived their fees for the cause – plus a massive screening of the FA cup final.
Alternatively, punters can opt to buy a ticket from £4.44 with all proceeds donated to support local food banks and MSF’s Palestine appeal.
Organised by local promoter Rich Reason, the charitable club night has been running since 2016 and every year raises a huge amount in food and financial donations for the Trussel Trust – a UK charity that both supplies and works to end the need for food banks in Britain.
Split across two stages, this year Food4Thought will welcome hit homegrown artists including Dub Phizix, Strategy, Fox , Jack Banner, Biome, Sparkz, TMan, Skittles, Tay Steppah and more, with further special guests set to make an appearance on the day.
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Speaking ahead of the event, Rich Reason told The Manc: “To our Government’s continuing shame, demand continues to outstrip supply in our nation’s burgeoning network of Foodbanks; that being the reality on the ground, there was no way we couldn’t return this year to try and support one of our local communities’ foodbanks.
“We’ve brought together some of the biggest names in Manchester and beyond’s Bass Music scenes, including the likes of Benny L, Dub Phizix, GLXY, EN:VY, Skittles, Stxylo, Emperor, Strategy, KAZ, SL8R and many more.
“We’re so grateful to each and every attendee for giving up their time and resources to make a difference.
“We are also raising money for MSF’s Palestine appeal, having raised over £4300 last year for their Yemen appeal.”
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Taking place at Six Trees Kitchen and Bar in Trafford on 3 June, the event will start at 2pm and finish at 3am the following day, with a two-stage line-up of some of Manchester’s finest bass music DJs, producers and MCs.
The full event description reads: “With demand far outstripping supply at the moment in the nation and city’s Foodbanks (a continuing tragedy), there was no chance that we couldn’t do another edition this year.
“Either claim a FREE Ticket and bring 6 Items for the foodbank (non-perishable food or toiletries) or buy a ticket – any profit will go to MSF’s Palestine appeal.
“Weather is looking sensational – AND we’ll be showing the football on the Big Screens – and then straight into the party (whether you’re celebrating or need distracting) after.
“Line-up: A-Z. BENNY L x MC NV, BIOME x FOX, DUB PHIZIX, EMPEROR, EN: VY x T-MAN, GLXY, KAZ, SL8R, STRATEGY, STXYLO, and DAWN RAID, DJ YAMi, EMMA ROSE x SELMA ZOE, FREDDY B, JACK BANNER, JADE LOUISE b2b WIGMAN, J KEN, KORZI, LEO SANDERSON b2b ADAM LITTLE, NORA, NUUSIC DJs, RICH REASON, SEBRED, SKITTLES, SLOWPO, SPARKZ, TAY STEPPAH, T-MAN, TRUTHOS MUFASA + Special Guests On Announced On The Day”
Oasis finally confirm ‘private ballot’ ticket information for reunion tour
Daisy Jackson
Oasis have just announced more information about how tickets will be sold through a ‘private ballot’ for their extra reunion tour dates.
The group added two additional shows at Wembley Stadium after their initial 17 gigs across London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh and Cardiff generated huge demand and sold out in a day.
Oasis and Ticketmaster came under fire though for the use of dynamic pricing, which saw ticket prices shoot up by hundreds of pounds by the time people made it through the online queues.
For these additional reunion tour dates at Wembley, ticket sales will look a little different.
They’ll be using a ‘private ballot’, which will give first dibs to those who missed out on the first ticket sale.
You’ll only be invited to register for the sale if you signed into your Ticketmaster account on Saturday 31 August, and joined a queue for a specific show.
And you’ll only receive an invitation if you DIDN’T manage to bag tickets the first time round.
THEN you’ll be able to register for the actual ballot, which still doesn’t guarantee you a ticket but does at least get you into a (hopefully less lengthy) queue.
“Invitations to enter the private ballot will be sent overnight tonight (Saturday) to eligible fans we have been able to identify.
“If you signed into your Ticketmaster UK account on Saturday, 31st August, and were able to join a queue for a specific show, but didn’t get a ticket-then you may be eligible to take part and will receive an email on how to register for the ballot.
“Keep an eye on the inbox associated with your Ticketmaster account, and don’t forget to check your junkmail.
“Once successfully registered, you will be entered into the ballot for a code for access to the final Wembley on sale.
“Due to the demand for the shows and to avoid last week’s long queues, codes will be strictly limited. Entry to the ballot does not guarantee you will receive a code.
“The ballot is only open to invited fans. You must register with the email to which your invitation was sent and which is registered with your Ticketmaster account.
“All other entries will be discounted. If you do not receive an email then unfortunately you will not be eligible for the ballot.
“You will be automatically discounted from the ballot, even if you go through the registration process.”
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Olly Murs announces Manchester show on huge arena tour – with Blue as support
Daisy Jackson
Olly Murs has just announced details of a huge arena tour, including a stop here in Manchester.
He’ll be playing the city’s biggest arena, the Co-op Live, as part of his 2025 tour.
The news comes fresh off the back of his nationwide tour supporting Take That on their massive This Life on Tour tour.
He’s announced a massive support act for himself too, bringing along British boyband favourites Blue.
Olly Murs first rose to stardom when he placed as runner-up in 2009’s The X Factor competition (though his career has soared past winner Joe McElderry’s).
Since then, he’s released seven solo studio albums, including last year’s Marry Me.
His massive hits include Heart Skips a Beat, Dance With Me Tonight, and Troublemaker, and he’s worked with the likes of Rizzle Kicks, Snoop Dogg, Demi Lovato and Flo Rida.
Olly Murs is now heading back out on the road for an all-singing, all-dancing arena tour.
It will include dates in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and loads more.
Olly said: “Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my college years, BLUE!
“No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.”
Blue said: “We were really delighted when Olly asked us to join him on his Arena tour next year and can’t wait to get on the road with him in the Spring!
“We are going to have a whole lot of fun and look forward to making him an honorary Blue boy! We’ll be singing the biggest hits and maybe the odd joke here and there – watch out Olly!”
Tickets will go on sale on Friday 13 September at 10am – you can get yours here.