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The Warehouse Project reveal opening shows for 2022 season – how to get tickets

Big names on this year’s bill include Mike Skinner, Eric Prydz, Seth Troxler and Craig David.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 24th May 2022

The Warehouse Project has revealed its opening 2022 shows, and we're already getting excited about some of the line-ups.

The Manchester-based party has long been a favourite with Leeds' partygoers - and this year looks set to be no exception, with some brilliant acts already confirmed on the 2022 bill.

The party series will return to Depot Mayfield, kicking off earlier than ever this year with two additional shows over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Bonobo and Caribou are already confirmed to play the opening weekend across Friday 26 and Saturday 27, as are Amercain rock band The National.

Adding to this, the lineup for the series’ reopening sequence has now been confirmed in full – and The Warehouse Project will be bringing some big names to the former Royal Mail Depot for 2022, including Mike Skinner, Eric Prydz, Jamie XX and Little Simz, reports The Manc.

First up, Repercussion returns on Saturday 10 September for its second edition. A celebration of groundbreaking music and art in all its forms, it will be hosted across the full expanse of Depot Mayfield, spread into the historic Star & Garter with Boiler Room, and host a huge street party curated by Mr Scruff.on neighbouring Temperance Street. 

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As part of the inner-city festival, Warehouse Project will bring Jamie xx, Little Simz, Fred again.., Jeff Mills and Underground Resistance to Manchester alongside a huge cast of handpicked artists from around the world. 

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The following Friday, 16 September, the one and only Eric Prydz will make an appearance for his only Northern club show this Autumn/Winter season. 

The following night, another huge Saturday lands on 17 September as Disclosurereturn to the Depot alongside seminal electronic talents for another five-stage takeover to celebrate the start of the party season. DJs confirmed to appear on the night include Skream, Mella Dee, Denis Sulta and Eclair Fifi. 

Moving deeper into Autumn, WHP22 will begin to roll out some big club shows including the DnB hero event with Metropolis on Saturday 22 September, featuring a huge headline set from Chase & Status and Andy C. 

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This will be followed on Saturday 1 October with a raft of house and techno stalwarts taking to the decks as part of the Welcome to the Warehouse party, spearheaded by Joseph Capriati, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice and Seth Troxler. 

As for fans of UKG, the Ape Birthday on Friday 7 October is an absolute must with a line-up stacked with leading names from the scene including Craig David, Mike Skinner and MJ Cole. 

How to get WHP tickets

The full WHP22 season will be revealed over the coming weeks. Presale for WHP tickets will be available on Thursday 26 May from 10am.

General sale is available on Friday 27 May at 10am via The Warehouse Project’s website.

The opening sequence of WHP22 is revealed in full below.

WHP22 Reopening Sequence:

Saturday 10 September, Repercussion

Times: 14:00 - 04:00

Jamie xx | Little Simz | Fred again.. | Jeff Mills & Underground Resistance

Folamour presents Power to the PPL A/V | Goldie presents Subjective (Live)

Hunee | Palms Trax & Call Super | Binker & Moses | A Certain Ratio

Gilles Peterson | Nightmares On Wax | Uncle Waffles | Benji B

Sherelle | David Rodigan | Leon Vynehall | Obongjayar | Carista

Mr Scruff presents Keep It Unreal | Luke Una presens É Soul Coultura

Soichi Terada | Sassy J | Jamz Supernova | Nia Archives | Jamie 3:26

Ash Lauryn | Lauren Hansom | Colin Curtis | Myd | Habibi Funk | Paula Tape

Thristian | Tash LC | Paula Tape | Moktar | Tarzsa | Dance Regular | Jazzcotech

4 To The Floor | Me Gusta Collective | Levi Love | Mikey Don | Krysko

Eves’ Drop Collective (Andrea Trout, Lil’ Minx, Ruby Swallow & Ellen Beth Abdi)

Jim Bane | Joe Motion

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Friday 16 September, Eric Prydz

Times: 21:00 - 03:00

Depot

Eric Prydz

Kölsch

Mathame

Yulia Niko

Concourse

Franky Wah b2b Cristoph (All Night Long)

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Saturday 17 September, Disclosure

Times: 14:00 - 02:30

Disclosure | The Blessed Madonna

Denis Sulta | Skream | Mall Grab | Mella Dee

DJ Seinfeld | Krystal Klear | TSHA | Chaos In The CBD

Dan Shake | Conducta | Kettama | Josey Rebelle

Eclair Fifi | Chloé Robinson | Yung Singh | Salute

Sally C | Effy | Skin On Skin | Bklava | La La | Eliza Rose

Kessler | Interplanetary Criminal | Suchi | NIKS

Krysko | Gina Breeze | Aletha | Aisling | Zutekh DJs | Joe Motion

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Friday 23 September, Metropolis

Times: 20:00 - 04:00

Depot

Chase & Status (DJ Set)

Andy C

King Of The Rollers & Inja

Dimension

Luude

Harriet Jaxxon

North Base b2b Mark XTC b2b Nicky Blackmarket & Millz

Skywalker

Concourse

Friction b2b Camo & Crooked

Voltage b2b Turno b2b Hedex

Upgrade b2b Disrupta

Benny L b2b Randall b2b Bladerunner

Alcemist b2b Tsuki

Goddard b2b Vibe Chemistry

Gray b2b Kara b2b Aries

EJ Kitto b2b Anais

Archive

Bou & Haribo

Hazard

Souped Up Showcase: Serum - Mozey - Dutta

This Is: Inja

Start The Vibe: Sub Zero - Original Sin - Taxman

T>I b2b Limited b2b Kaz

Ama b2b Natty Lou

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Saturday 1 October, Welcome to the Warehouse

Times: 19:00 - 04:00

Depot

Joseph Capriati | The Martinez Brothers

Loco Dice | KiNK | East End Dubs

Layla Benitez

Concourse

Seth Troxler | Enzo Siragusa

Chris Stussy | Adam Port | Jaden Thompson

Lauren Lo Sung | Kellie Allen

Archive

Archie Hamilton | Toman

Oden & Fatzo (Live) | Ci Ci

Syreeta | PACH

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Friday 7 October, The Ape Birthday

Times: 20:00 - 04:00

Depot

Craig David presents TS5

Shy FX

Wilkinson

Mike Skinner

Bou

Sammy Virji

Wookie

Rebel Clash & Liam Bailey

Rich Reason

Concourse

Skream

TQD [Flava D, DJ Q, Royal T]

MJ Cole

Conducta

Yung Singh

Girls Don’t Sync

Interplanetary Criminal

Archive

Fabio & Grooverider

Marky

Randall b2b Hype

Dillinja

Chimp & Salo

Bryan G b2b Jumpin Jack Frost b2b DJ Die

North Base b2b Banner b2b Disrupta

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Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.

The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.

Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.

Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.

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Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.

The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:

  • Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
  • Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
  • RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
  • Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
  • Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
  • Dove Ellis – Blizzard
  • Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
  • Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
  • JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
  • Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
  • Suede – Antidepressants
  • War Child Records – HELP(2)

This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.

The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.

Read more: The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds – stage times, lineup, setlist and tickets

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The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds – stage times, lineup, setlist and tickets

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson

It's finally time - indie heroes The Maccabees will be performing a huge headline gig at Kirkstall Abbey this week, with a lineup of fellow indie heavyweights.

The renowned quintet reunited for a comeback tour last year, and have spent this summer performing at some of the UK's finest open-air venues.

Now, it's Leeds' turn, as The Maccabees take to the Kirkstall Abbey stage on Friday 31 July, along with Maxïmo Park, Everything Everything, Mystery Jets, and Fiona Lee.

The Maccabees guitarist Felix White said at the time they announced their summer gigs: "The year we’ve just had was so special to all of us, and so unexpected, that it has put some momentum in everyone collectively …. and who wouldn’t want to do all that again?"

If you're going along to The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey, we've rounded up everything you need to know.

Are there still tickets for The Maccabees in Leeds?

At the time of writing, there are still tickets available to see The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey.

General admission tickets are priced at £64.45, with premium admission standing priced at £97.45.

You can see the latest availability and grab your tickets HERE.

Who else is on the lineup?

The Maccabees perform at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds this week
The Maccabees perform at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds this week. Credit: Supplied

The main support act for The Maccabees in Leeds will be the brilliant Maxïmo Park, a Newcastle group who absolutely dominated the indie-alternative scene in the 2000s with their breakthrough debut album, A Certain Trigger.

But there's a lot more to this stacked lineup than that - The Maccabees have pulled together an almighty night of legendary indie bands to support them at Kirkstall Abbey.

Also performing will be Salford's finest art rock export, Everything Everything, who'll be performing their earworm hits like No Reptiles, Distant Past, and Cough Cough.

Before that, it will be Mystery Jets on the Kirkstall Abbey stage, who return with new album A Hole To See The Sky Through next month.

And opening the stage for the night is East Yorkshire lass Fiona Lee, who release EP Every Woman earlier this year.

Stage times for The Maccabees

  • Gates - 4pm
  • Fiona Lee - 4.45pm - 5.15pm
  • Mystery Jets - 5.45pm - 6.15pm
  • Everything Everything - 6.45pm - 7.30pm
  • Maxïmo Park - 8pm - 8.45pm
  • The Maccabees - 9.15pm - 10.30pm

Last entry will be 8.30pm.

The Maccabees expected setlist

The Maccabees have had a busy summer on the festival circuit, but based on their headline gig at The Eden Project earlier this month, this is likely to be their setlist:

  • Love You Better
  • Latchmere
  • Lego
  • Feel to Follow
  • Kamakura
  • Wall of Arms
  • First Love
  • Precious Time
  • Can You Give It
  • Spit It Out
  • Toothpaste Kisses
  • X-Ray
  • Marks to Prove It
  • Ballad Of So Long
  • Something Like Happiness
  • Encore:
  • Something Like Happiness
  • No Kind Words
  • Pelican

What does a Premium ticket get you?

If you're thinking of making your night a little fancier, there's a Premium area in Kirkstall Abbey that includes all of this:

  • Premium Entrance (please note this opens at the same time as all gates)
  • Premium Hang Out Area located in the Historic Abbey’s Cloister with Private bar and toilets.

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Getting to Kirkstall Abbey

You can pre-book parking, which will open at 3.30pm for The Maccabees. g.

Entry to Kirkstall Abbey Car park is located next to Abbey House Museum on Abbey Walk in Kirkstall (LS5 3EJ).

But fans are urged to use public transport or travel on foot wherever possible.

Kirkstall Abbey has two local train stations nearby; Kirkstall Forge is located approximately 1.3 miles from Kirkstall Abbey and Headingley Station is approximately 0.7 miles.

There are several bus stops near Kirkstall Abbey too, for more information visit here.

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