UP with Grace Sands

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Celebrate the original DIY spirit of house music at a sun-soaked open-air day-to-night party in Manchester, soundtracked by the finest house, disco, funk, acid house and electronic music. Expect a carefully curated lineup, an inclusive dancefloor and a welcoming community of music lovers dancing from afternoon sunshine through to late-night grooves. Following a series of standout events across Manchester, UP welcomes special guest Grace Sands. A key figure from the legendary DiY Sound System, Grace has been shaping dancefloors since the early days of UK house music culture. Today she is a resident at London's iconic Adonis and a regular at Glastonbury Festival's legendary NYC Downlow, bringing decades of experience rooted in underground house music, queer nightlife and community-led club culture. Her international DJ career has taken her to renowned clubs and festivals across the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, earning a reputation for uplifting, expertly crafted sets that connect people through music. Joining her are Manchester favourites Supernature Disco, known for their infectious blend of disco, funk, house and dancefloor classics. Completing the lineup are SoulSoup Records DJs Adam Be and Neil Matthews alongside UP residents Morgy and Paul Smith, taking the crowd on a journey from soulful warm-up selections to peak-time house music energy. UP is built around a shared love of quality music, community and connection. Whether you're into underground house music, disco, electronic music, queer club culture or simply looking for one of Manchester's most welcoming outdoor dance events, you'll find a friendly crowd and an atmosphere designed for everyone to feel at home. This is an inclusive LGBTQ+ friendly event open to all. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism or bigotry of any kind, creating a safe and respectful space where everyone can dance freely.