40 year together 50 years in music Gündoğarken will be taking the stage to sing their sensational songs for us. A night shouldnt be missed.

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 18th October) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 18th October) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 9th August) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 9th August) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

An art workshop aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore PRINTING in an open and child-led way. It's going to be messy, creative and about the process, not just the end result. They will be working with two early-years educators who understand the importance of development through art explorations. The workshop will begin with a circle time introducing the theme of PRINTING. This will involve a story and encourage the children to share their knowledge and become more comfortable with the group. We will have three spaces in the workshop - an independent area, a collaborative piece and a space to learn a skill with one adult. The workshop will last an hour and a half. Hope to see you there! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Adults will be responsible for their children throughout the workshop, however you are more than welcome to sit at a nearby table. Workshops can be messy, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Experience an unforgettable evening with Vasilis Kazoulis, one of Greeces most beloved singer-songwriters, in a rare unplugged career retrospective show. Featuring acoustic renditions of his own beloved songs, such as "Fani" and "Aeroplana," alongside heartfelt covers of classics like "Sound of Silence" and "Stand By Me." Vasilis Kazoulis has been captivating audiences for decades, weaving stories of love, longing, and lifes quiet moments. This intimate performance will showcase the best of his remarkable journey all stripped down to their purest acoustic form. Join us for a night of heartfelt music, personal anecdotes, and the magic that only Vasilis can bring to the stage.

Join Run Remedy and her full band to celebrate the release of her debut album, 'Xtian Skate Night' - complete with performances by the Lesbian Boyband choir and Bryony Lloyd... oh...and roller skate dance performances from Sugar + Spin. Run Remedy: "Beautiful... really special." Guy Garvey, BBC 6 Music "Dreamy... a moment of calm." Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music "Intimacy cloaked in the paranoia of a closeted teen." Under the Radar Run Remedy is Robin Koob ex-evangelical violin nerd turned alt-indie sad girl with a sense of humor. Born in Jersey, forged in church choirs and string quartets, she now stomps the streets of Manchester, writing songs that are part shoegaze, part diary entry, part stand-up set. Her music swerves from grief to giggles without warning covering everything from religious trauma to secret crushes and awkward family dinners. Its heartfelt, catchy, and just unhinged enough to make your therapist concerned. Xtian Skate Night - an album of an evangelical escapee and rainbow kiddo...on skates.

Bridget St John and Emma Tricca return to The Carlton Club! After a SOLD OUT show in October 2023, the two Folk legends return for another night with Pete Greenwood joining the bill. Bridget St John was signed to John Peel's Dandelion Records label in the late 60s and early 70s and then moved to Manhattan. Bridget has gigged and toured on and off since, getting more prolific in recent years. We welcome her back to The Carlton Club with open arms. Emma has been on the live folk circuit since the early 2000s and put out her fourth and latest LP, Aspirin Sun on Bella Union in 2023. Emma's style covers classic, acid and psychedelic folk. Pete Greenwood has released solo LPs as well as guested with Starsailor and The See See as an additional guitarist. Pete is the real deal, a true folk gem from the North of England. Rob Bright and Eej keep the music flowing between sets. Last gig sold out so DON'T MISS OUT!

YDNY is back at The Carlton Club on Saturday September 13th. Our first special guest for this is one & returning DJ of multiple appearances and always brings the heat and it is none other than the fantastic Mr David Dunne!!! David is a Manchester legend and his history with music stretches way back. David has been a constant figure in the ever-evolving dance music scene and culture since 1988. He has been described and applauded as the DJs DJ. His club appearances as a DJ read like a Whos Who of more than two and a half decades of Clubbing; Ministry of Sound, Cocoon, Cream, Subterranea, Gatecrasher, The End, Turnmills, Hanover Grand, Retro, Love 2 B, the Arches, Renaissance, Miss Moneypennys, The Honey Club, Fantazia, plus festival appearances at Creamfields, Global Gathering, Hi-Fi, Wickerman, V Festival and B-Live. He also played at his beloved Hacienda over 30 times and was a resident at the clubs sister venue Dry for five years. As well as the The Hacienda he has played at nearly every Manchester nightspot including Paradise Factory, The Boardwalk, Manto, Essential, Venus, Sankeys and Home. In 2003 he joined the hugely successful Hed Kandi team and played all over the world and more recently you can catch David playing at Gorilla, Qwerk & Boxed. David is also famed for his radio work and his latest being the Triple Dee Radio Show. He began this in 2010 & is now syndicated to 55 stations across the world. We always like to champion new local DJ talent so our second guest on the night will be DJ Josie who will be making her first YDNY appearance. Sarah will be warming things up for us with some disco, funk, and deep house.

Yes the puns will course through our veins, so come join us for Electronic Curated Grooves and Pumping Beats, a Cardio workout Club Solo style

We are having a 90s daytime sing-along party and YOU are invited! Welcome to Singadelica - we're bottling the feel-good rush of a communal sing-along. The kind of thing that only happens at gigs, the pub karaoke, and your kitchen at 3 in the morning (and yes, questionable harmonies are encouraged). Our first event will take you straight back to the 90s, so if your loneliness is killing you, join us. (No scrubs, please!). Proceedings will be led by our host, Mike Drop - Singadelicas resident ringmaster and crowd conductor. Mike isnt just here to keep the party buzzing - hes here to orchestrate it, create sing-offs, showdowns, and generally ensure youre far too busy having fun to notice your dignity slipping away. Join fellow shower singers, karaoke kings, and carpool crooners in a chorus of joyous, judgement-free singing where the only rule is to let loose and belt out your favourite anthems. (Side effects may include waving arms in the air and accidentally starting the conga line). No auditions, no pressure, just a room full of adults letting loose to classic sing-along anthems. Think of it as karaokes cooler, less awkward cousin: no solos, no stage fright, just everyone singing their hearts out, fuelled by nostalgia, laughter, and shameless joy. The lyrics will be on a big screen and you'll sing along to the original tracks. Why Youll Love It: All Together Now: The whole crowd sings as one - no judgment, no divas, just pure, collective joy. Epic Song List: Expect classic 90s anthems and bangers that you can't help but sing along to - our setlist will be stacked with the songs you secretly (or not-so-secretly) love. Every ticket sold raises money for Key Changes - the mental health charity that helps people through music (more info here: keychanges.org.uk) Feel-Good Vibes: Expect an electric host, banter, games and interactivity, and a warm welcome where everyones part of the band. ️ ️Perfect for Groups: Bring your mates, your partner, or come solo and leave with new friendsSingadelica is all about community. ️Zero Pressure: Cant sing or fancy yourself as the next Adele? Both work! This is the place to embrace it. Early finish: Get the bus home in time for tea (unless you decide to go out-out) FAQs: Do I need to know the words? Nope! Well have lyrics on screen - no excuses. Is this karaoke? Nope! Its a mass sing-along. No solos, no sign-ups, just everyone singing together. Can I bring friends? Absolutely. The more, the merrier (and louder). Can I bring my cat? Only if it knows all the lyrics to 'More Than Words' What if Im shy? Singadelica is built for you. No pressure, just good times. Time: Doors open 2.30 pm, singing starts 3pm prompt Tickets: Early bird discounts available - grab yours before theyre gone!

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 31st January) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 31st January) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 9th May) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 9th May) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 8th August) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 8th August) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels. Expect dance, pop, hip hop, disco, emo, electro, RnB, DnB, indie and all round party bangers! SUPER EARLY BIRD (limited numbers available until 17th October) 6 EARLY BIRDS (limited numbers available until 17th October) 8 CARLTON CLUB MEMBERS (limited numbers available) 9 ADVANCE TICKETS 10 ON THE DOOR 12 Over 18s only. Please note, last entry for the event is 11pm - we have a limited number of headsets, so if you haven't arrived by this time, we may offer your headset up for on the door sales. Not been to a silent disco before? When you arrive you'll be given a headset that plays three channels of music. You get to pick which song (or songs, if you're a channel flicker!) you want to listen to. Every headset has a light on it which means you can tell what other people are listening to from the colour of the light. So if someone looks like they're having a great time dancing, you can flip over to their channel and join in too! And what do we play? All sorts: pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more! Unlike other silent discos, we don't stick to a single genre per channel, so at any one time, there's always something for everyone. We also take advance requests so if there's something you really want to hear, let us know. Our only rule? Is it a banger? See you on the dancefloor! Any further information about this event (cancellations, entry requirements etc) will be emailed to you in advance of the event date and made available through our social media channels. Follow us here for event info and other nonsense Instagram: silence of the jams mcr [https://www.instagram.com/silence of the jams mcr/?hl=en] Twitter: @sotjmcr [https://twitter.com/sotjmcr] Facebook:silenceofthejamsmcr [https://www.facebook.com/silenceofthejamsmanchester/] If you have any questions, requests or would like information about equipment hire or private parties, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

A full day of summer fun with One Tree Island taking over the Carlton Club from 3pm in the gardens then into the night!

August Bank Holiday is always a special one for us here at RLC. Theres an air of finality to it. The last Big Weekend of the summer. Its also been over a decade since we put on one of our infamous BBQs so its about bleedin time we pulled our fingers out and sorted out another all day turbo session. With this in mind, we urge you to go big(ger) on your poppers spend, wap out yer fanciest frocks and join us for an outdoor indoor spectacular at our favourite suburban rave den The Carlton Club for our biggest party to date at our local. Running outside until 8pm, then inside till 1am, were enlisting the old guard and reliving the spirit of past Red Laser BBQs (or for those that remember, the F&F BBQ roadblocks from Kro 2 many moons ago); drafting in a crack squad of RL favourites both DJing and live and having it right off in our own unique fashion! Were also celebrating KPs birthday around the August bank holiday wknd and this ones a bigun - our feathered freak turns forty (!!!). Fuckin ell! Bringing the ruckus on the day: Red Laser vs. The Social Service vs. That Amazing Thing! vs The Chemical Mothers Then in club later on with the lasers on full we present: Kid Machine & Sarah Bates both playing LIVE sets for your enjoyment joined by some of our favouring hitters guaranteeing no shitters throughout. KIDS! Are fully welcome all day until 8pm. Several FOOD vendors will be present plus extra bar vibes watch this space for more info in the run-up to the event. So thats about it for now folks. Get it marked on your calendars, grab a ticket whilst theyre cheap and sleep safe in the knowledge that youve at least one more chance to have it right off before the curtains are drawn on Summer 2025 ★★★TICKET INFORMATION★★★ Were keeping the DAY-TIME ticket price SUPER LOW: Anyone bringing kids will have to have YOUTH TICKETS for em so rather than charging like a tenner and letting kids in free, were initially charging £5 (+bf) for all ages this is the only way we can really keep track of the numbers init so, unless you got your baby strapped to your person all kids will need a ticket but its chump change really... The daytime ticket gains you access from 12pm 8pm only.

Introducing you to a wonderful world of music. Manchester based bands taking you on a journey through creative expression. For lovers of music influenced by Nile Rogers, Jamiroqui, Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading and The Rolling Stones

An art workshop aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore CIRCLES in an open and child-led way. It's going to be messy, creative and about the process, not just the end result. They will be working with two early-years educators who understand the importance of development through art explorations. The workshop will begin with a circle time introducing the theme of CIRCLES This will involve a story and encourage the children to share their knowledge and become more comfortable with the group. The workshop will last an hour and a half. Hope to see you there! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Adults will be responsible for their children throughout the workshop, however you are more than welcome to sit at a nearby table. Workshops can be messy, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

An art workshop aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore a theme in an open and child-led way. It's going to be messy, creative and about the process, not just the end result. They will be working with two early-years educators who understand the importance of development through art explorations. The workshop will begin with a circle time introducing the theme. This will involve a story and encourage the children to share their knowledge and become more comfortable with the group. The workshop will last an hour and a half. Hope to see you there! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Adults will be responsible for their children throughout the workshop, however you are more than welcome to sit at a nearby table. Workshops can be messy, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

The Guilty Men are singer-songwriter Clive Gregson who formed Any Trouble in the late 70s and signed to Stiff Records. Gregson later formed the folk rock duo Gregson and Collister and has since worked with Eddi Reader, Nanci Griffith, Ian Matthews and Dennis Locorriere. Legendary drummer, Paul Burgess, who has played with 10cc since 1973 (as well as working with Jethro Tull, John Cooper Clarke, The Icicle Works, Chris Farlowe, Joan Armatrading and Chuck Berry). Guitarist and singer-songwriter Neil Cossar who formed the power pop group The Cheaters in 1978 and Keyboardist Jez Smith and bassist Craig Fletcher from John Lees Barclay James Harvest. The bands debut single Susans Back Drinking was released in August 2024 and picked up airplay on over 50 UK radio stations. The video for Susan was filmed in Colorado, and was directed by Award-winning filmmaker Nigel Dick, known for producing the Britney Spears video Baby One More Time, Band-Aid, Do They Know Its Christmas?, Oasis, Wonderwall, and videos for R.E.M, Cher, McCartney, Tears for Fears and more. When released in September 2024, Invisible Confetti entered the Amazon Top 50 Rock Album chart. The group then set out on a mini UK tour in December 2024, visiting major cities including Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Sheffield and in spring of 2025 set out on a 20-date UK tour.

Greeces explosive psych-folk agitators Thrax Punks return to the UK for the third time, bringing their electrifying fusion of traditional Thracian rhythms and punk-rock intensity across six cities. Known for their blistering live shows and wild improvisations, Thrax Punks blend ancient melodies with modern defiance or, as they shout from the stage: "tradition is not a museum piece, it's a tool for rebellion".

The brainchild of Geneva-based Vincent Bertholet, founded in 2006, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp is a perpetually evolving orchestra, loosely modelled on the great 20th-century African groups like Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou and tipping its hat to revolutionary French artist Marcel Duchamp. New album Ventre Unique their sixth, and the successor to 2021s acclaimed Were Ok But Were Lost Anyway is as exuberant as it is emotionally fraught with a dream amalgam of folk, krautrock, post-punk and African rhythms that feels both uncluttered and beautifully organic. The album will be released on Bongo Joe Records (Vincent Bertholet co-founded the label with Cyril Yeterian), with band and label both sharing a collective vision that was forged from Genevas punk history and squat scene. It finds them once again exploring contemporary anxieties and setting them to music that balances fat, loping grooves built around simple loops written by Bertholet sparkling marimba, strident horns and strings with dissonance and angular guitar riffs. The beautiful sleeve art comes courtesy of French painter Dove Perspicacius. The recording of Ventre Unique took place over ten days in a studio near Paris, Studio Midilive in Villetaneuse, and was overseen by Johannes Buff who mixed Were Ok But Were Lost Anyway. The orchestra was comprised of an international cast of 12 musicians including many OTPMD regulars: Frenchman Gilles Poizat on bugle, lead vocalist Liz Moscarola, two marimba players (Aïda Diop and Elena Beder), two drummers (Gabriel Valtchev and Guillaume Lantonnet), guitarists (Romane Millet and Titi), a trombonist (Gif), a viola-player (Thomas Malnati-Levier), a cellist (Naomi Mabanda) and Bertholet on double bass. Every one of the musicians is a singer too, contributing to the glorious mass of vocals that gives OTPMD songs their emotional resonance and ritualistic power. They also worked with new vocalists: Mara Krastina (who will be more involved with the group in future) from Swiss band Massicot on Smiling Like A Flower and François Marry from French group Frànçois and the Atlas Mountains you can hear the latters distinctively lilting tone on Tout Haut. Following the release of Were Ok But Were Lost Anyway also on Swiss label Bongo Joe, the group a travelling party of 14 people, including two sound engineers - crossed numerous borders themselves, playing around 150 shows and touring in territories theyd never visited before: Canada, USA, the Balkans, Greece. Whereas Were Ok But Were Lost Anyways vision was of a world falling apart (it was written during the Covid pandemic), Ventre Uniques seems to be one of people working out what they have in common. Coagule opens with the line Cest assez inédit come forme de tristesse/lextinction de lespèce (Its a rather novel form of sadness/the extinction of the species.) Miraculously, the group are able to tackle themes like these in a spirit of generosity, inspiring people to come together and dance not to forget their troubles, but to forge a new commonality. As Bertholet says of the albums title, It comes from a sentence I sing in Coagule. Pour le moment, on coagule en un ventre unique, on sagglomère autour dun rêve commun (which translates as for the moment, we're coagulating into a single womb, coalescing around a common dream.). The idea is that were all the same, with all our differences. Were one, coming from Pachamama, also known as Mother Earth. Saying that, I feel its a bit cheesy, but its an important idea. The groups political outlook and vision of radical collectivity was forged in Genevas punk past and its squat scene, the spirit of which lives on in the Les Disques de Bongo Joe label and record shop. Bertholet who is also a member of of minimal trance-pop duo Hyperculte - helped set up Bongo Joe along with Cyril Cyrils Cyril Yeterian, yet is no longer involved, day to day, with the label. One of the triumphs of OTPMD is their longevity and the manner in which the groups sound and spirit is maintained, regardless of personnel. This idea of changing line-ups is very important in the process of writing the music according to Bertholet. I always try to propose very simple ideas, which dont require too much rehearsal to be played. The music must be simple so that whoever the musician is, it doesnt change the sound of the band. Its one of the key ideas behind the band and the compositions. Were a collective force and individuals are not important. Join Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp in Manchester on the 18th of August at the Carlton Club.

The Funked It Up house band are a collective of musicians and this time theyll be dishing out massive servings Northern Soul, Motown and Soul music

Semi Peppered take over the Home On The Range monthly slot accompanied by the Turn End Audio Sound System for an evening of Hi-Fidelity fun ft. Esmé Dee, Maya Lily, Sharari, dithering, & EJ Woodall.