DJ WORKSHOP - FINAL SCRATCH

Real-time manipulation and scratching of digital music files using time-coded vinyl and a hardware interface.

Where: School of Sound Recording, 10 Tariff Street, M1
When: 2pm-5pm
Admission: Free
Contact: +44 (0)161 228 1830

FREE OUTDOOR MAY DAY EVENT

Wiley, former N.A.S.T.Y. MC D Double E, Virus Syndicate, Metz & Trix plus other very special guests showcase the cutting edge new urban sound of grime (UK). In association with Love Music Hate Racism

Where: Exchange Square, Manchester
When: 6pm-9pm
Admission: Free

LOCATION LIVE

Live sound in the unique surroundings of a fifteenth-century hall including Glide by Echo and the Bunnymen's Will Sergeant, Mathew Gregory, Vergil Sharkya', Phil Mouldycliff and Colin Potter (UK). Curated by Colin Fallows.

Where: The Baronial Hall, Chetham's, Manchester
When: 7pm
Admission: Free with festival pass or day pass. Limited capacity

FUTUREDJ WITH MUSIC IS BETTER

Detonating the art of playback by DJing with Kaoss pads, Theremins and laser harps. An all-star international line up includes Daniel Wang (producer with Metro Area), Ann Shenton and Pierre Duplan (Large Number/Add N to X), electro-funk pioneer Greg Wilson (Wigan Pier/Hacienda), Danny Webb, Bonnie & Clyde, Solid State & Roger. Also celebrating the first birthday of Mancunian/ Finnish electronic innovators Music Is Better. Technology curated by Alchemy Audio Lab (UK/US/FI).

Where: Band On The Wall, 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, M4
When: 10pm-3am
Admission: £12/£10 or free with festival pass. Limited Capacity - Festival pass holders only guaranteed entry until 11.30pm
Contact: +44 (0)161 834 1786

FRIENDS AND FAMILY

With very special guests TBC

Where: Roadhouse, 8 Newton Street, M1.
When: 10pm-3am
Admission: £7/£6 members.
Contact: +44 (0)161 237 9789

BEANS ON TOAST PHONIC ART

Anomali, Human, Bot, Gate 33, DKD Girl, Formula Ghost

Where: The Park, 94-96 Grosvenor Street Manchester
When: 8pm-3am
Admission: £6/£5 advance

PERFECT

Multimedia theatre from the award winning Contact - continues until Saturday, May 15.

Where: Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester M15
When: 8pm
Admission: £9/£6
Contact: +44 (0)161 274 0600

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