BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//groovement - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://groovement.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for groovement REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240711T080732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T191024Z UID:33276-1722794400-1722805200@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Phat Kat & Blacksmith & Air Adam & Workinonit DESCRIPTION:Phat Kat is a Detroit hip-hop pioneer\, in the mid 90s he formed the group 1st Down with the late\, great J Dilla (Jay Dee)\, although the group didn’t last long with 2 releases under their belt\, ‘No Place To Go – 12″ single (1993)’ & A Day Wit’ The Homies EP – 12″ single (1995)\, they continued a tight knit working relationship\, collaborating on the 1999 ‘Dedication To The Suckers’ EP released on House Shows Recordings\, which was completed from scratch in 3 hours flat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as solo releases The Undeniable LP(2003) & Carte Blanche(2007) and the S.O.S Project (2017) with Berlin’s DJ Dister\, Phat Kat has worked with Slum Village\, Black Milk\, Guilty Simpson\, Elzhi and some of my personal favourite tracks with Dabrye and Suff Daddy. The last time I saw him in Manchester was hosting the J Dilla Changed My Life tour in 2013 presented by The Doctors Orders raising money for the J Dilla Foundation & Lupus UK. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome him to The Hip Hop Chip Shop in Manchester alongside Bristol based producer\, MC\, DJ & Host\, Blacksmith who has supported the likes of Lupe Fiasco\, Common and Jurassic 5 as well as releasing music with Skinnyman & Statik Selektah. \n\n\n\nAir Adam is not stranger to the chippy and a longtime contributor to the Manchester scene\, including being co-founder of and DJ at the “Family Gathering” nights as well as the original “Neighbourhood” Hip-Hop and reggae shows\, the producer of a series of mixtapes\, and releasing the Air Adam Podcast monthly since June 2009 – he’ll be taking us on drive through Detroit with a Motor City tribute DJ Set. \n\n\n\nWORKINONIT launched their beat maker social collective at The Hip Hop Chip Shop over 2 years ago providing an invaluable community platform for artists from the UK and abroad to network and showcase their music. They’ll be bringing some of their finest residents to provide some Detroit inspired heavy hitting beats.  \n\n\n\nPlease get down early to support all the artists – we’ll be starting at 6pm sharp! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/phat-kat-blacksmith-air-adam-workinonit/ LOCATION:The Hip Hop Chip Shop\, 44 Blossom St\, Manchester\, M4 6BF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:HIP HOP GIGS,Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snapinsta.app_449869173_852620053439783_2590287240386301763_n_1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240714T133206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T191019Z UID:33416-1723748400-1723748400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Onyx / Mint Lounge DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying night as ONYX takes the stage in Manchester! Join us on Thu Aug 15 2024 at 19:00 for a mind-blowing live performance at Mint Lounge. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with pulsating beats\, infectious energy\, and incredible talent. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be mesmerized as ONYX\, the legendary music group\, unleashes their signature blend of hip-hop\, rap\, and rock. With their chart-topping hits and explosive stage presence\, they are guaranteed to keep you on your feet all night long. \n\n\n\nLocated at the heart of Manchester\, Mint Lounge provides the perfect venue for this exhilarating event. The state-of-the-art sound system and vibrant atmosphere will enhance your enjoyment\, ensuring an immersive experience like no other. \n\n\n\n£45.73 GENERAL ADMISSION £55.73 MEET AND GREET ONLY\, GEN ADM ALSO REQ’D \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/onyx-mint-lounge/ LOCATION:Mint Lounge\, 46-50 Oldham Street\, Manchester CATEGORIES:Featured Events,HIP HOP GIGS,Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snapinsta.app_451088535_8117420185017188_814041639531080856_n_1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240721T191719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T111339Z UID:33525-1723748400-1723748400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Marcos Valle / Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:An early listen to material from his new album T​ú​nel Acustico\, read more here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/marcos-valle-blues-kitchen/ LOCATION:The Blues Kitchen\, 13 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:JAZZ GIGS,SOUL GIGS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/marcos-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240721T192412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T192414Z UID:33533-1723836600-1723836600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:RUFF TRADE / Manchester Academy DESCRIPTION:RUFF TRADE are an explosion of Roots\, Rock\, Reggae born in 2016 on the streets of Manchester\, UK. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFronted by Mancunian brothers Ryan & Chris RUFF TRADE quickly gained local popularity and they soon hit the studio recording their debut E.P Urban Jungle in 2017\, which was mastered at Abbey Road Studios\, London. \n\n\n\nSince 2017 RUFF TRADE have gigged extensively across the UK performing at many live music venues & festivals hitting the main stages at renown reggae venues including Hootananny Brixton\, One Love Festival\, Beat-Herder\, Party In The Pines & Positive Vibration to name a few.  \n\n\n\nRUFF TRADE have also backed legendary reggae artists such as Prince Hammer\, Dennis Bovell & Keith Poppin among others on festivals and mini tours across the UK all of whom have praised the band highly and recognise RUFF TRADE as an exciting fresh emerging British Reggae talent.  \n\n\n\nOn May 1st 2022 RUFF TRADE were scouted by Terence F Clark\, drummer for international country artist Keith Urban\, explaining to Urban that RUFF TRADE are quote “The Real Deal”. Keith Urban came to MCR city centre to watch the band busk and invited RUFF TRADE to perform during his set on the Manchester leg of his sell out tour “The Speed Of Now Tour 2022”.  \n\n\n\nTwo days later saw RUFF TRADE perform to a sell out Manchester O2 Apollo audience playing 2 tracks\, finishing off with a cover of UB40 classic “Red Red Wine” which Keith Urban joined the band on backing vocals. \n\n\n\nOctober 2022 welcomed the highly anticipated release of RUFF TRADE’s debut album “Mancunian Way”. Tracks from the album have been picked up by BBC Radio 1\, BBCRadio Manchester and other stations across the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/ruff-trade-manchester-academy/ LOCATION:Manchester Academy\, University Of Manchester Students' Union\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:REGGAE GIGS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240729T232702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T233032Z UID:33675-1724182200-1724182200@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Mega Ran / Castle Hotel DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/mega-ran-castle-hotel/ LOCATION:Castle Hotel\, 66 Oldham Street\, Manchester\, M4 1LE CATEGORIES:HIP HOP GIGS,Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mr.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240725T114929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T121711Z UID:33586-1724266800-1724266800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Songs Of Resistance / Band On The Wall DESCRIPTION:Songs of Resistance is a not-for-profit event raising money for Restless Beings and featuring an array of Manchester based musicians and spoken word artists. \n\n\n\nThe event is in collaboration with MCR4Pal\, Band On The Wall and The Untold Orchestra\, celebrating protest music throughout history\, with some original music from featured artists performed too. \n\n\n\nHosted by Jenna G with a DJ set from Samrai B2B Chande\, tickets start from £5 and offer two tiers. Get your tickets now for an evening of fundraising and music and story-telling from the likes of Yemi Bolatiwa\, J. Chambers\, Cookie Love and more. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/songs-of-resistance-band-on-the-wall/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig,SOUL GIGS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Square-Instagram-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T151859 CREATED:20240721T192707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T192709Z UID:33536-1724787000-1724787000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Killer Mike / Academy DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/killer-mike-academy/ LOCATION:Club Academy CATEGORIES:HIP HOP GIGS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/km.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR