Colossal Friday......

A unique weekend got underway at Sankeys as we hosted simultaneous gatherings on both levels of our Ancoats club hub.

Our regular Friday summer program continued in the downstairs basement as ‘Thank F**k it’s Friday’ welcomed headliners PLEASUREKRAFT to the booth for some tech inspired, head bob inducing, party music. The U.S pair did not disappoint those gathered like moths to the flame of our basement LED screen. Serving up banger after banger, including mega crowd pleaser ‘Tarantula’ of their own making, the yanks cemented their reputation as a pair fully capable of getting the floor jumping.

The torch was passed to LUKE POMPEY at 3AM who squeezed every ounce of energy from the working-week-weary legs of those in attendance. Tracks such as Julio Bashmore’s ‘Battle For Middle You’ were used as weapons holding the crowd hostage, Pompey daring them to stay till the night’s end at 5AM.

Those venturing to our venue really were spoilt for choice as Spektrum, separated from Sankeys for the night, presented a CONTINUE free party. Following on from the hugely successful and inspiring launch night back in March the night’s promotion team went one step further by creating an intimate, 300 strong, gathering for those finely tuned into the most forward thinking artists and music our ears are currently being treated to. Taking inspiration from Berlin’s legendary techno temple, Berghain, the line-up gave a showcase to unrelenting bass heavy future music and dub edits galore.

CHOW DOWN welcomed those arriving first, at midnight, with two hours of tracks easing our punters into the darkness that was to follow. Surrounded by Continue vinyls and photography, that hijacked the usual decoration of Spektrum, our early birds were given no excuse but to have a good one.

By 2AM we were almost at capacity, just in time for our headliners AnD to take to the vinyl decks. The Manchester based pair, who represent the crème de la crème of the North’s electronic pioneers, took those on the floor on a journey through a set rich in industrial, moody techno. At 4 Tom Diciccio joined the AnD boys who were now in full flow. Until 6AM the 3 embarked on a fluid back to back session that tore the club apart.

The raw underground nature of the evening was a real gift for those who made it down. It offered a place to gather for those in the North looking to hear techno music in its purest form, a genre often sidelined when going up against more easily accessible dancing music. But, like fine wine, those with this acquired taste were rewarded for their commitment to the cause with a truly enriching experience.

A huge thank you to everybody who made this night such a success. Off the back of this we can announce that Continue will return, in late August, for another event at our club. More details will be revealed here closer to the time.