Over the course of 20 events, Transmission are set to take over Manchester's glorious Albert Hall in 2015.
Jimmy Coultas
Last updated: 9th Dec 2014
Image: Albert Hall
Albert Hall is one of the country's most breath-taking venues, the concert style hall has become a staple part of Manchester's clubbing scene, with some of the biggest dance authorities topping the previous rosters. In 2015 for 20 events, Transmission is set to take control of the venue to bring some of the biggest electronic selectors to the city for a special series of events.
Kicking off the proceedings on Friday 30th January is Adam Beyer and his illustrious Drumcode techno imprint. Joining him are label favourites Scuba, Dense & Pika and Alan Fitzpatrick. The following day another one of the scene's label heavyweights, Cuff, bring their head honchos Anime Edge & Dance to Manchester alongside Sirus Hood.
The following weekend, it's the turn of one of dance music's most infamous taste makers, Steve Aoki, headlines the Transmission event on the Friday. The cake-throwing superstar will be unleashing his unique style of performances for a very special headline gig. On Saturday 7th February the legendary Liverpool club night Circus host their own event with gatekeeper Yousef and a host of house music's top dogs including Dusky, Sasha, Ten Walls live (listen to the Gotham EP below) and resident Lewis Boardman.
Fast forward to 20th February and three piece hybrid group Hessle Audio take center stage. The trio are made up of Ben UFO, Pangaea and Pearson Sound. Also joining them is innovative musical mastermind Joy Orbison. The next day Hospitality take over the reigns with High Contrast B2B Spy topping the bill. Also playing is Fred V back to back with Grafix.
On Friday 27th February chart-topping DJ and producer Duke Dumont brings his Blase Boys Club brand to Albert Hall. Despite reaching mainstream success, the Duke has maintained his underground credibility, special guests are to be announced for this event. The following day Kaluki present Knee Deep In Sound with Hot Since 82 leading the proceedings.
On Friday 6th March, WHP have joined forces with Zutekh to curate a massive house and techno line up. They've secured Ricardo Villalobos, Magda, Jackmaster (listen to his Mastermix below) and Midland alongside resident Krysko. On Friday 13th March the already sold out Underworld live event will take place, and then the next day DnB legend Andy C plays all night long.
Looking onto the end of the month, on Friday 27th March Hannah Wants will be hosting a 'What Hannah Wants' event in the world-class venue. The bass house superstar will be unleashing her signature sound alongside some of her favourite DJs; we'll let you know who they are as soon as they're announced.
The following day will witness the return of The Jackathon come to Manchester with the leading lady Heidi topping the roster. She'll be joined by Richy Ahmed, Marquis Hawkes and Tom Trago.
Into April now and oh yes, oh yes, Carl Cox is due a visit to the city on Friday 3rd. The house maestro is supported by one of the genre's favourites, Eats Everything and Jon Rundell. The next day house-garage production team Masters at Work top the bill for the Defected event, with one the label's front runners Oliver $ also set to spin with Simon Dunmore and Sonny Fondane.
Tickets for these events go on sale 9am Tuesday 9th December - head here to secure yours.
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