Defected Returns to Warehouse Project: A Three-Room Takeover in Manchester

Defected Returns to Warehouse Project: A Three-Room Takeover in Manchester

Get ready to light up October — Defected Records is making a triumphant return to Manchester’s Warehouse Project, staging a three-room, all-star celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Depot Mayfield. This isn’t just a party—it’s a statement: house music’s heart beats strong in the UK.

They’ve done it before—2022, 2023, New Year’s Eve 2024–25—but this time it feels bigger, bolder. With multiple rooms, chart-topping headliners, and curated lineups that mix legends with rising stars, Defected is making it known: Warehouse Project and house are still soulmates.

Lineup Highlights & Room Vibes

Depot Stage
Headline: MK
Support: Eats Everything, Sam Divine, Ella Knight, Jordan Peak
Plus: Prunk B2B HoneyLuv and Arielle Free B2B Olive F bringing dynamic b2b energy

Concourse / Glitterbox Room
Headline: Roger Sanchez
Support: Natasha Diggs B2B Melvo Baptiste, The Shapeshifters, Bellaire, Alan Dixon, MiNNA
Also: A DJ set from Girls of the Internet for a genre-blurring moment

Archive Stage
Tastemaker focus: Dan Shake, CC:DISCO!, Cinthie, Gina Breeze, Hutch, Sonny Tait

Each room is intentionally curated with a distinct vibe—Depot for the peak-time power, Concourse for crowd favorite house energy, Archive for deeper, exploratory cuts.

What Makes This Night Special

• Defected & WHP Legacy: Defected has cultivated a longtime relationship with Manchester’s underground, and this return honors that bond with scale and care.

• Three rooms, three journeys: You’re not just going to a show; you’re curating your own experience—walk the rooms, discover new sounds, feel the contrasts.

• Star power + discoveries: MK and Roger Sanchez anchor the event with major pull, but the supporting cast is stacked with names you want to hear more from.

• Community & competition: In celebration of 5 years of Defected at WHP, there’s a VIP competition (tickets, hotel, bar tab included) for fans to win a full experience.

What to Know Before You Go

• Tickets live now via Ticketmaster. Options include general admission, VIP, and student rates.

• Venue: Depot Mayfield, Manchester

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

• Re-entry is not allowed, so pick your gear and essentials wisely.

• Cashless event: make sure your card or mobile wallet is ready.

• Limited parking: rideshares or public transit are your safest bet for arrival and departure.

Why It Matters for House Nation Fans

This is more than a UK event—it’s a pulse check for global house culture. Seeing Defected lean into Manchester with this scale and curation says loud and clear: house remains alive, communal, and evolving.

For listeners of House Nation Radio, expect features, track highlights, and possibly exclusive content tied to this event. In coming mixes, you’ll hear tunes from MK, Sam Divine, Roger Sanchez, and even some select Archive stage artists. This one is going to leave an imprint.

If you’ve got your ticket, prep your setlist. If you’re watching from afar—tune in, follow footage, and let the night’s energy echo through your speakers.

Sources
“Defected returns to Manchester’s The Warehouse Project for three-room celebration,” Defected Records