R&M DJ: Bleak

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. bleak has been a fixture behind the decks for years, known for moving effortlessly between styles and keeping floors unpredictable but locked in. A selector who thrives on contrast, they bring together eras and genres in ways that make sense in the moment – whether it’s left-field electronics, funk and disco, or hard-edged club cuts. Their reputation has been built on adaptability: reading the crowd, reshaping the energy, and keeping things from ever feeling routine. Expect a set that’s eclectic without being scattershot – a DJ who can pull from anywhere, but always lands exactly where the night needs to go.