Gorilla presents Vacation

As one of our outright favourite Manchester haunts, Gorilla has enjoyed a blistering 2014 already, with its regular residencies and club nights continually pushing forward its status as one of Manchester's leading club spaces.

The faultless crew behind the hugely popular rave den have something particularly tasty up their sleeves for summer in the shape of 'Vacation' - a 12 week run of parties welcoming a huge array of DJs, artists, producers and icons from across the spectrum to the Whitworth Street locale. 

Kicking off the summer celebrations are resident house music aficionados Kaluki, who invite house and tech trailblazer wAFF (check out his set for DJ Mag above) to bring his Hot Creations championed sound to the Manchester massive on June 20th. Grab your tickets at the foot of the article.

The following night sees Gorilla flip the policy to inject a bit of soulful sophistication into proceedings thanks to Good Love, with Soul Avengerz, Lisa Millet and Adam Guy all lined up for attack.

27th June Max Chapman, Cozzy D and Lee Brinx head up the first of two Resonance Records showcases, with a funked up, groove heavy night on the cards. Longstanding house and techno heads No Hassle join in the summer vibes on the 28th with techno and italo veteran Danny Daze in charge with one of his majestic sets sure to raise a few eyeberows.

Drum n bass legend Goldie steps us for Just Skank on the 5th July, whilst live techno, electro and house pioneers Simian Mobile Disco prepare to tear up the venue on the 12th July. Check out their immense Boiler Room appearance above to get fired up for that one.

The ever on point EXHiBiT crew ensnare the talents of Frankfurt based Reboot on the 19th, who will deliver a three hour set of lush house and tech, showcasing just why he is a regular on scene leading imprints like Cadenza and Cocoon. Smooth melodic house operator Seamus Haji represents Good Love the following weekend for some fitting sun shine filled vibes.

Gorilla favourites Kaluki return on the 1st August with non other than dubstep pioneer turned house, disco and techno god Skream at the helm for a four hour masterclass (check out his banging house and disco set above).

Turntablist vanguard Grandmaster Flash brings his hip hop flavoured good feels on the 2nd August, for a pure and unadulterated rap riot from one of the movement's mos influential protagonists.

Potent party starters Covert reconvene on the 9th August with LA based Hot Creations head honcho Lee Foss in the driving seat. 

Deep house dons Catz 'n' Dogz head up a Pets Showcase on the 23rd August (witness them doing their thing above), with label mates A1 Bassline and Pirate Copy getting in on the deliciously deep and dirty dance floor madness.

Gorilla welcome back Resonance Records and main man Max Chapman on the 24th for the second installment from the label, whilst Covert return on the 29th, this time with Hot Creations affiliate and tech house tornado Patrick Topping steering things. Check out his in your face, high octane appearance below.

Bidding farewell to the warmer months, Gorilla install their Departure Lounge Vacation closing party on August 30th, with the likes of Mykel Haze, Horsey Brothers, Piers Crozer and the ever reliable mute DJs to end a truly memorable season from Gorilla.

Left you breathless? It certainly showcases a blistering run for the venue over a 12 week period and you can head here for all the Gorilla listings and info. Get your Kaluki presents wAFF tickets below.

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