Celebrating 21 Years with 21 Artists, the beloved Manchester club brand Sankeys returns to the city after a summer on the White Isle in Ibiza, with a much more industrial proposition, when the next step of Sankeys Evolution occupies Old Trafford’s vast Victoria Warehouse space.
Heading up the extensive four arena bill are Basement Jaxx, playing a DJ set that’s sure to cover both their current tastes and feature a few classics from their celebrated back catalogue as one of the most innovative dance-pop bands to ever emerge from the UK. Armand Van Helden, one of house music’s solid-gold stars brings his midas touch to the venue’s main stage; check out his recent Boiler Room B2B with Jackmaster to witness how he can still transform a party. On a similarly retro tip, Crystal Waters will be performing live, dealing out doses of Gypsy Woman and 100% Pure Love, of course.
Away from the 4/4 sounds, DJ Yella of NWA fame gives hip-hop a nod on the lineup, which is predominantly made up of house and bass favourites, returning and debuting at the club. Highlights include deep house from Clive Henry, D’Julz and residents Greg Vickers B2B Jozef K in the Tribal Sessions room, and heavier business from the likes of East End Dubs and Igluu in the Magna Carta Room. RIP Groove, of speed garage fame and classic anthem, Double 99, is also on hand, as well as a nod to the club’s heritage in a set from Miguel Manzano, one of Sankeys Soap’s original bar residents.
Taking place from Sat 17 October 9pm-5am, tickets and further details are available at the Sankeys Warehouse site.
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