Tall Paul, Danny Rampling, Rob Tissera, and Nicky Blackmarket are just some of the faces set to appear at Manchester’s biggest celebration of 90s rave culture this May Bank Holiday.
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 6th Jan 2025
Do you often find yourself craving a rave reunion celebrating the genre’s 90s glory years? Luckily for you, Manchester Forever this May Bank Holiday sees an eye-watering lineup taking over Bowlers Exhibition Centre for an authentic 10-hour rave, comprising over 60 artists and spanning four arenas.
Each of the four arenas features an enviable roster of rave legends. You’re spoilt for choice with the litany of legends, whether it's hardcore connoisseurs like Breeze and Dougal, classic jungle and DnB pioneers like Fabio & Grooverider and Nicky Blackmarket, wicked house and old skool from Danny Rampling and K-Klass, or Deathmachine and Loftgroover over on the Technodrome. Aside from the music, Bowlers will be decked out with a full fairground experience to give you a breather from the brilliant servings of hardcore, drum and bass, jungle, and more.
A cornerstone of UK rave culture, the expansive space of Bowlers Exhibition Centre has been home to iconic events such as Helter Skelter, Life, Asylum, Fantasia and more, making it a central hub for the era’s vibrant rave scene. Tickets are selling quickly, so book your tickets now to transport yourself back to the golden days of rave on Saturday 3rd May.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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Saturday 3rd May - Sunday 4th May 2025
2:00pm til 12:00am
MC Shabba D, Altern 8, MC Fearless, Big Worm, MC Bassman, dj dougal, DJ Sharkey, Loftgroover, Marcella Woods, Si Frater, Deathmachine, M-Zone, Dolphin, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Marc Smith, DJ Ramos, MC GQ, DJ Phantasy, Scott Brown, DJ Rap
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