R&M DJ: Joshua French

Free Fridays at the Rose & Monkey are all about rhythm, energy, and deep cuts. From Northern Soul to Hip-Hop, Electronica, Jazz, Garage, and global sounds, our local DJs bring the city alive—mostly spinning wax to keep it raw and authentic. With selectors who’ve been setting Manchester’s underground alight, Friday nights breathe new life into the city’s musical history while keeping things firmly rooted in the now. Joshua French’s celebratory vinyl sets hone in on the deepest U.S. soul, Música popular brasileira, Jamaican roots and dub, sixties psychedelia and more. They emphasise the joy of musical discovery and the inimitable qualities of original vinyl. For fans of Fela Kuti, Joyce Moreno, Selda Bağcan, Curtis Mayfield, Niney The Observer, Rodriguez, Margo Guryan, Arthur Russell, and more. Curfew: 2.00am Stage: The Rose & Monkey Audience: Standing