Andy Burnham to take to decks again with DJ set at iconic Manchester venue

Just weeks after Labour's landslide victory in the general election, Andy Burnham is set to pursue his second passion as he performs a 'rare' set at a much-loved Manchester music venue.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester is set to hit the decks at Band on The Wall in the Northern Quarter next weekend. Burnham will be pitching up with his box of seven-inches on Friday, 19 July.

He'll be taking to the stage as part of the popular 'All My Friends' indie night, an event that has taken place in London and Manchester for ten years. Past guest DJs including Josh Widdicombe, Chris Moyles. Elis James, Polly James, Sunta Templeton, Ivo Graham and John Robins.

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Well known for being a fan of the city’s rich musical heritage, revellers have been told to expect a 'nostalgic look back' at some of the biggest tracks from the city’s greatest bands and artists. His fee will be donated to The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.

Looking ahead to the night, Andy Burnham says: “It is great to be DJing at such an iconic venue in Manchester. I hope we can put on a memorable night together and we can raise some money for a vital cause at the same time.”

The mayor is no stranger to a surprise DJ set, having played a handful of nights in Manchester over the years. Most recently he and Steve Rotherham revived their epic DJ battle for a third round.

The charitable clash back in February followed their epic encounter last year in Manchester when both claimed victory. The event marked a continuation of their friendly rivalry, which kicked off during the pandemic with an online clash, followed by a memorable in-person showdown last December.

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