What’s On: North UK (February 2022)

Saturday 5th February

Kaluki presents Luciano, Mason Collective and more – Albert Hall – Manchester

One of dance music’s premier house and techno parties, Kaluki returns to Albert Hall in Manchester inviting the legendary Luciano to headline the event with support from Mason Collective, Kaluki head honcho Pirate Copy and rising star Fleur Shore. Tickets are available here.

Boxed:Music – The Saturday Social with Pascal Benjamin – Stage & Radio – Manchester

With the world reopening it’s great to see truly underground brands like Boxed:Music return to the scene. They invite Amsterdam’s finest Pascal Benjamin to set the tone for their return to one of Manchester’s best basements Stage & Radio, with support from Boxed residents and Benson Arthur. Plus Weedot, Dave Kelly and Marc S hosting the bar. Tickets here.

Monday 7th February

Soundcrash presents: Elkka – YES Basement – Manchester

Multi-purpose Manchester venue YES teams up with Soundcrash to bring 2021’s BBC Radio 1, Essential Mix of the Year artist Elkka, to their basement for her signature cross-pollination of house, electronica, percussive beats and dreamy vocals. Grab your tickets here.

Friday 11th February

Sersa Records presents Ben Hemsley, Sorley & Ammara – The Warehouse – Leeds

Exciting label and party Sersa Records are building a name for themselves with their ability to pick out the best emerging talent in dance music. Up next they bring 2021 breakout star Ben Hemsley to The Warehouse in Leeds with support from Sorley and Ammara. Tickets here.

Zutekh presents Moxie (All Night Long) – The Loft – Manchester

Renowned and celebrated brand Zutekh make their debut at the hottest new underground spot in Manchester, The Loft. They are bringing genre-spanning selector Moxie for an all night long affair, which is set to be one for the books. Grab a ticket here.

Blou presents Josh Hvaal – South – Manchester

Exciting new Manchester brand and label Blou are stamping their mark, bringing the hottest talent in house and techno to the city. Hot Creations breakout talent Josh Hvaal headlines South. Get your tickets here.

Saturday 12th February

Mint presents Pan-Pot – Mint Warehouse – Leeds

Berlin’s finest techno trio Pan-Pot grace the Mint Warehouse in Leeds, with Haus 22 resident Bill Rogers warming up proceedings. Plus Rendr: Sound Pursuit, Parker Smith, Ben Elding and Kinso. Tickets available here. 

wAFF – Joshua Brooks – Manchester 

Joshua Brooks continue to deliver no frills underground nights in their intimate basement, with Valentines Day just around the corner this event will be a total love in with wAFF headlining and two of Manchester’s most exciting rising talents in Luke Welsh and Mike Morrisey supporting. Get your tickets here.

Friday 18th February

ENRG x Wonder Pot presents Mella Dee & Jactina – 24 Kitchen Street – Liverpool 

Doncaster don Mella Dee brings his inimitable fusion of warehouse techno, breaks, bass, jungle, hardcore and house to 24 Kitchen Street for The Wonder Pot & ENRG. Plus support from selector Jacinta. Get your tickets here.

Saturday 19th February

Visualize: Latmun, ALISHA & Wheats – Mint Warehouse – Leeds

Visualize grace Mint Warehouse for a no holds barred party with Latmun, ALISHA and special guest Wheats. The brand have gained a reputation for bringing the best talent to Leeds whilst championing the best local talent too, with support from Charlotte Ord, xnby, Tommy Phillips, Volex and more. Do not miss out on the biggest party in Leeds this month, tickets here.

Hauss 22 presents Ben Klock – Joshua Brooks – Manchester

Berghain resident and all round techno titan Ben Klock will descend upon Manchester for a special three hour set, courtesy of renowned techno party Haus 22. Alongside residents Bill Rogers and Stephen Haymes. Do not miss out, grab your tickets here.

Saturday 26th February

System presents The Ghost, Sweely, Gene On Earth, Youandewan and more – Mint Warehouse – Leeds 

An unbelievable line up of the finest underground purveyors from mainstay party System at Mint Warehouse is the perfect way to round out the month. You can expect a true musical education from the likes of The Ghost, Sweely, Gene On Earth, Youandewan, Annie Errez, Bobby O’Donnell and more. Grab your tickets here now.

Elevate presents: Nastia & Theo Nasa – WaV – Liverpool

Liverpool techno brand Elevate bring techno Queen Nastia to WaV for a night of hedonism and heady techno beats, with support from Theo Nasa, Iafekt, Molloy, Li and Synergy. Tickets available here.