Manchester Forever

In the 1990s, Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre was a cornerstone of the UK’s rave culture, hosting events that drew thousands of dance music enthusiasts. The venue’s expansive 84,000-square-foot space provided an unparalleled atmosphere and became home to iconic events like Helter Skelter, Life, Asylum, Compulsion, Fantazia, and many more, solidifying its legacy as a central hub for the era’s vibrant rave scene.

🗓 On Bank Holiday, May 3, 2025, we recreate the biggest and most authentic 10-hour Manchester rave reunion in history!

Spanning four arenas with a full 90s fairground experience, it features over 60 artists who shaped the '90s rave scene, covering genres from Hardcore, Old Skool, and Jungle, to Classic DnB, House, Acid, Gabber, and Techno 🔊

LINE UP:

Arena 1 BREEZE / DOUGAL / FORCE & STYLES EXP FEAT. JENNA LIVE & CHARLIE B / KLUBFILLER (CLASSICS) / RAMOS / RATPACK / SCOTT BROWN B2B MARC SMITH / SHARKEY / SLIPMATT B2B SEDUCTION / VIBES / VINYLGROOVER
MCs: Charlie B / Energy / Livelee / Magika / Marley / Natz / Odyssey / Storm / Whizzkid

Arena 2 FABIO & GROOVERIDER / HYPE B2B BROCKIE / KENNY KEN / MAMPI SWIFT / MARK XTC / MICKY FINN / PHANTASY B2B NICKY BLACKMARKET / RAP / SIMON BASSLINE SMITH B2B DJ SS
MCs: Bassman / Fearless / Five Alive / GQ / Magika / Ranski / Shabba / Toddlah

Arena 3 ALTERN8 LIVE / ALLISTER WHITEHEAD / ANGIE BROWN LIVE / DANNY RAMPLING / ELLIS DEE / JON PLEASED WIMMIN / K KLASS / MARCELLA WOODS LIVE / PAUL TAYLOR / ROB TISSERA / SI FRATER / TALL PAUL

Arena 4 CALLY / DEATHMACHINE / DOLPHIN / LOFTGROOVER / MZONE / RASCAL & BIG WORM / SCORPIO / THE DJ PRODUCER
MCs: Ribbz / Shocker / Squidgy B

MCR Forever at Bowlers Exhibition Centre promises to transport us back to the golden age of rave—a movement that defined a generation!