As the UK’s coronavirus lockdown starts to slowly ease, I’m thrilled to announce that I have three gigs in August where I can DJ to an actual real life crowd, albeit with safe social distancing in place. Although I’ve been live-streaming throughout lockdown, I’ve really missed performing to a live audience and I really can’t wait to see you all soon. Safely and at a distance of course.
First up I’m at the Viadux Warehouse in Manchester, where we hosted our last FAC51 The Haçienda New Years Eve party, for We ❤️ Manchester presents An Afternoon with Graeme Park on Saturday 15th August. This event starts at 1pm and goes until 9.30pm. and will take place outdoors under the arches which the venue is part of. My exact set time will be announced soon. Tickets are strictly limited to 200 and are available, if you’re quick, from the link below.
On Saturday 22nd August I’ll be performing alongside Norman Jay and Heather Small, who will be performing live, in Sedgefield for Outdoor Summer Sessions at Hardwick Hall, the home of the legendary To The Manor Born club nights. This outdoor event will have big screen TVs, street food stalls, cocktail bar, real ale bar, Champagne bar and VIP socially distanced pods with indoor and outdoor seating as well as dedicated butler service. More information and ticket details from the link below.
On Friday 28th August I’ll be DJing alongside Jon Da Silva, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, Nightmares on Wax, Juan Maclean, Crazy P Soundsystem, Justin Robertson and more at the rescheduled Alfresco Festival near Tunbridge Wells. More information, including their Covid-19 Safety Manifesto and how to buy tickets from the link below.
It’s my birthday in August and to celebrate I’m hosting a live online birthday party where I’ll be playing a selection of my favourite club tunes from the past, present and future on Saturday 8th August from 8pm. This will be a high quality audio only stream via the Beatstream LIve streaming platform with absolutely no copyright claim interruptions guaranteed. You can get involved online via Twitter if you want a shout out and I’ll also be giving away a signed Long Live House album and official Graeme Park Smiley t-shirt too. More details and how to get tickets will follow here soon.
Finally, during lockdown I’ve been adding lots of exclusive content and some of my classic DJ sets to my Mixcloud Select profile. I’ve recently added some classic Haçienda DJ sets with more to follow in the coming weeks. You can listen to them via the player and link below. By becoming a Mixcloud Select subscriber you are supporting the people who create the music featured in my mixes who all get paid royalties at a time when income from live shows has pretty much disappeared.