About this Event
Join us for a night to remember with the best of Amapiano, a global club and afro beats in the heart of Manchester from 11pm - 4am at YES.
Night Nights is a live music and archive concept documenting Black alternative music globally. Rooted in the Jamaican tradition that celebrates the life and safe passing of the deceased over nine nights, Nine Nights was originally formed in 2020 to address lives lost at the hands of racism, police brutality and COVID-19, to celebrate their existence and push for change. Nine Nights TV is known for taking on atypical spaces to throw parties and platforming underground sounds coming out of Black communities in city environments. With previous parties and livestreams ft Novelist, Uniiqu3, Mike Q and Mykki Blanco, Nine Nights have carved out a space in platforming Black club music across London, Berlin, Manchester and more.
Artist Bios
DJ
Jamz Supernova
Jamz Supernova uses sonics to tell a story. The multi-faceted creative force is a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster, and true tastemaker, broadcasting for over a decade. Known for her slots on BBC Radio 1Xtra (Best Specialist Aria Gold Winner 2021), BBC 6Music (Broadcast & Press Guild Best radio show of 2022) & Selector Radio for the British Council, reaching over 4 million global listeners.
Outside of radio, Jamz heads up seminal label Future Bounce working in both an A&Ring and consulting capacity, which has released stand-out records from the likes of Bianca Oblivion, Suchi & Giulia Tess. Through her vibrant DJ sets, she is a mainstay at festivals and clubs worldwide, spinning an eclectic mix of broken beat, UK funky, Bass, techno and beyond at the likes of We Out Here Festival, Worldwide Sete, All Points East and more.
Having also hosted television shows for BBC Three, FOUR & Newsbeat, and music awards ceremonies - including the prestigious Mercury Prize - for Jamz, the possibilities are endless; it’s clear world domination will continue to be in her orbit.
Kings of Amapiano
Kings of Amapiano are the leading collective representing the Amapiano and Afrobeats genres in Manchester. KOP have booked Amapiano's most exciting superstars, including Casper Nyovest, DBN Gogo and Focalistic. Head to Pie Radio to hear KOP interview some of these artists and platform authentic Piano tracks straight from South Africa.
ME GUSTA COLLECTIVE
With roots from Ecuador, Togo, Bermuda, Kenya and Norway, Me Gusta Collective are always focused on maintaining their ethos of bringing more diversified culture to Manchester. They've built a reputation throughout the UK for their energetic events, which are filled with innovative sounds from across the globe: Afro-house, Latin bass, St Lucian Soca, Congolese Soukous, Baile funk, Kudoro and Gqom, incorporated with UKG, breakbeat, club and techno.
SHEwillprovide are a Manchester-based collective who are taking up space in the local underground music scene. Emerging in 2022, with the intention of showcasing and platforming the truckload of multifaceted black female selectors across the UK. SHEwillprovide regularly thrown parties and DJ across the city; securing residencies at locally loved establishments such as Soup Kitchen and Steam Radio. The collective are made up of three genre fluid selectors, playing anything from UK Funky to Electro to House and Jungle.
Their ultimate goal is to hype up any crowd they get in-front of and provide!
LIVE
Obeka
Bermuda born musician and visual designer Jahday Ford aka Obeka transitioned into the Manchester music scene in 2016 building a native sound and rhythm distinct to his homeland. The Me Gusta Collective Co-Founder blends native styles from Pan-African, Caribbean and South American origins that became essential for manifesting polyrhythmic electronic beats and tempos with a mix of live and software based drum recording. Obeka has ventured his sound in a multitude of UK cities and beyond the shores in Bologna, Brussels, Cuba, Lisbon and Munich based events.
Fresh off his first year as a new Oroko Radio Resident based in Ghana, Obeka has dived into the airwaves of BBC Radio, Rinse FM, Rinse France, NTS Radio and most recently Berlin based community radio Refuge Worldwide.
PRIDO
PRIDO is igniting Manchester's music scene with his electrifying blend of storytelling Afro anthems! Fusing hip-hop, grime, soul, and Afrobeats, this singer-songwriter and rapper delivers a musical journey like no other. From intimate gigs to electrifying festival stages, PRIDO's dynamic performances captivate audiences both nationally and internationally.
With nationwide airplay on BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra, as well as recognition from Capital Xtra, Reprezent, Unity and Pie Radio, PRIDO's tracks are making waves across the airwaves. Named as one of Factory International's top sounds to watch for, PRIDO is blazing a trail in the music world with his infectious sounds and magnetic stage presence. Get ready to vibe with the next big thing!
Channel B is a new format concept, one club night, one up-and-coming curator with a lineup of exciting grass roots and established artists from Rap to club to amapiano.
This is the afterparty to the free panelist workshop details found here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-electronic-music-workshop-and-open-deck-networking-event-manchester-tickets-880078276817
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 7.50