Manchester hardly has an issue rallying together for the sake of a good party, but some of the city’s most experienced promoters and best known local faces have recruited a wealth of talent in aid of People Over Borders, aiming to contribute funds to assist the thousands of refugees being forced to flee Syria. Raising money for The Syria Relief charity, all proceeds will go to providing medical supplies, doctors, food, aid, clothing and other vital items. You just need to buy a ticket to get involved. Oh, and turn up and dance, if you could.
Taking place over all three floors of The Deaf Institute on Sunday 20th September, the event encompasses DJs, live and acoustic acts, mixing legendary talent with fresh faces. In the venue’s grandiose but intimate ballroom, you’ll find classic Manchester acts like A Certain Ratio, Badly Drawn Boy and Rowetta, alongside radar crossing performances from Horsebeach, Dubsex and Black Rivers, the new band from two thirds of Doves.
In dancefloor terms, the rave atmosphere is guaranteed to start up early and just keep going, with luminary heads such as Krysko, Chris Duckenfield and Luke Unabomber on hand, alongside classic and contemporary Hacienda informed selections from Dave Haslam and Graeme Park. Meanwhile, Jason Boardman, Rob Bright and Finders Keepers boss/original digger Andy Votel will be honing on the more eclectic, doubtlessly balearic vibes.
Of course, the lineup is just a bonus for what’s a truly valuable, urgent cause on a global scale. The party begins at 430PM, so allowing for a Sunday session, but will run until the early hours, with the last entry at 8PM. Tickets are available now from See Tickets.
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