By Reform Radio
on Mon Feb 28 2022
Every month we promote events hosted by our very own residents. Scroll down to find out what events are taking place this March.
Anamelia Presents: Juicy Bits Jam Nights
It’s about to get juicy. Ran by Manchester’s own independent artists, musos and industry professionals this event welcomes all genres and encourages improvisation. Based in the heart of the Northern Quarter at Wilson’s Social, a great place to jam out and meet people. Grab your instrument and join them at the next one! Back line provided at all events.
Catch Anamelia’s show every month on a Wednesday at 7PM for a taste of the sounds of Europe. Celebrating cultural diversity and showcasing those who are creatively exploring and absorbing the world as a whole.
Above The Line & Steam Radio: Ducie Street Warehouse #IWD Screenings
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Steam Radio and Above The Line have teamed up for four nights of female directed film and music, curated by some of Manchester’s top female DJs.
Aiming to highlight incredible work from underrepresented directors, each film has been selected by a woman involved with Steam who will introduce the film and play a DJ set inspired by the soundtrack afterwards.
See the flyers below for more details or get tickets here.
Suffragette City
Suffragette City is an annual celebration bringing together an incredible line up of female and non-binary DJ talent to raise funds for local grassroots charities.
Following their online event in 2021, they raised a whopping £8000 in funds to support vulnerable women and gender minorities.
Join them for a party at Brickhouse Social Club and help them raise even more to support local charities. This venue is equipped with a roof terrace, bar and club space (with a Funktion One sound system might we add).
Listen back to the Suffragette City crew’s Out Since Friday takeover from last year down below to see what they’re all about.
NINE09, Paradise Coast
Catch one of our residents, MICA, at NINE09 taking place in Blackpool on March the 5th. Expect to hear House Grooves, good vibes and great DJs, with an incredible array of special guests and residents.
The Event is FREE and promotes the finest local talent in the realms of House Music. Don’t miss it.
Jasmine Rowland: Artdress-It Artistic Awareness
Art Dress It returns for 2022, bringing Manchester’s Deaf Institute to life to celebrate the very best in upcoming talent of the North West. With Live Music, Poetry, Spoken Word, Art and independent sellers.
The event seeks to use the arts to raise awarenesssurrounding important issues. Expect nothing but wholesome vibes throughout all in aid of the amazing charity Cruse Bereavement Line!
The event will be split into two sessions. The afternoon session will run from 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM & the evening session will run from 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM closing with a DJ set.
NBFG: BIG BALLY BEATS LAUNCH
Next up we have Manchester’s favourite bally babes Not Bad For A Girl, back again with an event at The Old Abbey Taphouse on Friday 11th March. Their VA launch was sadly delayed due to covid restrictions, but they are finally back and ready to celebrate the release of Big Bally Beats.
Line up features Not Bad For a Girl residents DaiSu, Egg On Toast, Maracuya, and friends Mystique and DJ SOYBOi. Grab your tickets here.
Acme Bass Presents: The Rebel Bass
Get ready for the next instalment of Rebel Bass, a night filled with nothing but techno, acid house and filthy beats. This event will be held in Lancaster, featuring sets from DJs Tim Toil, Yant, Mr. Marmalade and more!
You can catch Mr. Marmalade on their monthly Friday residency where they showcase their eclectic music taste.
Good CustardPresents: PBR Streetgang
PBR Streetgang are bringing the rhythms of Leeds to Manchester at Good Custards intimate event at Wilsons Den.
The Leeds duo have been carving their mark into the scene for over a decade, releasing music through heavy hitting labels such as FutureboogieRecordings, Throne Of Blood, 2020Vision, and many many more.
If you want to have a good old boogie in the basement of Wilsons Den on Saturday 19th March, click here.
Manchester Warm Up Night – 42 Degrees x STEAM
Want to have a taste of what is to come in the Summer? On the Saturday 19th March, we have 42 Degrees throwing a party to celebrate their Lake District festival running for the 2nd time this Summer!
The tunes and performances will be flowing from 4PM-3AM at The Old Abbey Taphouse. Click here for the ticket link.
Not Quite Light, Photography Exhibition
Simon Buckley is a photographer from Salford, whose work focuses on transition and the urban world. His latest exhibition ‘Not Quite Light’, explores themes surrounding heritage, as well as the relationship of dusk and dawn.
Check out his latest free exhibition at The Modernist Society on Port Street, taking place from the 1st of March until the 30th of April called ‘Time Will Tell’. Within the exhibition, there will be a showcase of ‘Not Quite Light’, a podcasting project and monthly Tuesday residency that Buckley has with Reform. In these episodes, tales are told and music is played, from the half light of dawn.
The Gravy Train: Performing at Man With The Fish
Come and see The Gravy Train perform live at Man With the Fish in the Northern Quarter on Friday the 1st of April. Returning to their natural habitat of an intimate basement after a few years of performing hibernation, they’re back. Prepare to hear uplifting feel-good Disco, House and a smattering of classics in a top class venue. And, to top it all of, it’s a free… see you on the dancefloor!
Tune into The Gravy Train for their monthly residency on a Thursday to hear more of their fun flavours.
The Pump House at Six Trees
Introducing a brand new club night taking place at the venue Six Trees on April the 1st. The party will be spread across two floors, with two different rooms of talent to get you… it’s in the name – pumped!
One floor will be playing the finest in House and Techno, whilst the other will be playing more HipHop & Funk beats with a pre-party of Dancehall.
Catch some of our residents from Battlestar Mancunia play such as the DJs Peter Parker, Danny Drive Thru, Gkut, Statik and Tommy P-Nuts.
With some amazing DJs in the mix, this one’s set to be mega. Don’t miss it! For more information click here.