There`s A Club If You`d Like To Go

Manchesters nightlife scene is a varied mixed bag with nights catering for pretty much every demographic out there however not a lot of club nights out there get the press that they deserve. I`m taking a(unbiased??)look at some of my favourite current Manchester club nights, including yours trulys own night.

First off we have Bollox:

Held at Legends on the end of Whitworth Stree this night is aimed at the disillusioned alternative queer scene in Manchester however, you will find gays, straights, bears, cubs, bis, lesbians, tv`s and whatever at this monthly club which plays indie, retro hits, electro, trash and whatever, as long as you can dance to it!!
If you want a night out with no trouble, no fights at the taxi rank and a great mixed, friendly and welcoming crowd then Bollox is your kinda night!
Bollox is held on the 3rd Friday of the month, £3.00 in, cheap drinks and a massive smoking area.

Yours truly will be gracing the decks of Bollox on April 16th with Polly Esther.



Homoelectric is also held at Legends and is on the 1st Friday of the month. Pretty much the same vibe as Bollox - in that the crowd is mixed and no trouble however, the music is geared towards the twiddly side. Resident dj`s Will Tramp and Jamie Bull play italo house, electro, disco etc and some of the world greatest djs grace all 3 rooms of Legends on a monthly basis.



Another plug here but me and Polly will be djing in the Piano Bar at the Homoelectric Easter special on Good Friday 2nd April from 11pm - 12am.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=328076350495

Pussy Whipped is a bi monthly event held in Taurus on Canal Street. Ran by Ste McCabe this night features some of the finest local DIY bands and artists aswell as guests from further afield (the next installment on 21st May features Berlins Noisy Pig!!)
Entry is cheap and there is also a regular raffle for your chance to win goodies from Cherryade Records and original riot grrl artwork and posters.
Dj`ing at Pussy whipped?? You guessed it, yours truly and Polly Esther!!



Trash-O-Rama is mine and Polly Esthers own club night and we have moved to Retro Bar now. Our first night will be on May 7th and we will be hosting an after party for the Courtney Love/Hole gig. After that we`ll be on the 1st Friday every month.
We play funk, punk, soul, trash, electro, riot grrl, hip hop, indie, emo and more!



Right, my plugs are out of the way and it`s time to give honourable mentions to some other Manchester club nights:

The Smiths & Morrissey Disco is held on the 1st Friday every month at the Star & Garter and does exactly what it says on the tin.




Nyte Heet - 80`s hair metal, trash, heavy metal etc
Rock and Roll Hellcat - psychobilly, street punk, classic punk
Back From The Grave - psychobilly, rockabilly, neo rockabilly, punkabilly
Twisted Wheel - Northern Soul, Motown, Rock n Roll, rythym and blues
Midlife Crisis - goth, 80`s indie, industrial
Underachievers Please Try Harder - indie, twee, pop, 80`s indie

As well as the above you can also find great nights and djs playing at venues such as The Corner in Fallowfield, any of the Trof bars, Saki Bar, Retro Bar, Satans Hollow, Tiger Lounge and any bars around the Northern Quarter or in student town.

Would go out tonight but I haven`t got a stitch to wear? Well check out Manchesters underground clubs and dive bars cos these are the future my friends!!