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Step into the realm of Friday night euphoria as you return to Headquarters. Ascend to Upstairs and let Man Power be your sonic guide on an extraordinary odyssey of soundscapes. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of pure bliss on the dance floor!
Creatively speaking, pinning down Geoff Kirkwood is a challenge. While best known as the man behind 'intergalactic house' (Resident Advisor, 2018) alias Man Power, Kirkwood is as comfortable writing and presenting experimental symphonies, ambient hauntology, and Audio Visual orchestral performances as Bed Wetter or delivering raucous kinetic Techno as MPX. For everything in between, he is Man Power.
The Man Power project initially emerged as an anonymous 2014 project via a succession of dark, chugging remixes, culminating with a debut EP on Correspondant. Conclusions were drawn, expectations set, and boundaries imposed. Never one to colour between the lines, though, Kirkwood has gone on to show the complete picture of his sonic and thematic breadth via output for the likes of DFA, SKINT, Hivern Discs, and his lauded Me Me Me imprint.
Although unburdened by the need to bow to genre conventions, there's still a common emotional core through Kirkwood’s creations. This, paired with a penchant for the cinematic and absurdist, makes him stand out from other eclectically inclined peers.
A contrarian nature also bleeds through Geoff’s approach to the music industry. His label Me Me Me has regularly shed its skin in terms of outlook, artists, and methods, with only the steadfast goal of supporting his friends remaining intact. A subscription-based VALUE ‘label’ began in 2020 to circumvent the usual means of reaching audiences and avoid the growth demanded by the mechanics of the music 'machine,' too. His latest ruse is to reverse the grubby trends of club-night promotion, with his Us & Them parties binning advance tickets, supporting regional talents, booking like-minded souls regardless of profile, and ditching branding obsessions all in favour of more equitable behaviour.
Playing alongside Man Power, Thugshop’s very own - Sivanesh
You can count on Sivanesh to take you on a cosmic journey as they weave effortlessly between funk, soul, energetic house and your favourite disco ditties.
All night long on the decks of Headquarters, Thugshop’s very own - Basil
A perfect combination of dark sombre groove and hypnotic stomps that will drive your soul to ecstatic relief. A night brimming with dizzying barrage of peaks and troughs, of tension and relief to start the perfect weekend.
- No ID, no entry.
- Minimum age requirement : 23+
- No flash photography.
- No illicit substances.
- No outside food & drinks.
- Strictly no smoking indoors.
- Please respect the vibe.
Please note that there will be no entry to the event without a valid ticket. The management reserves the right to refuse entry at its own discretion. Club rules apply. Any guest found in violation of the rules will be asked to leave the event.
Creatively speaking, pinning down Geoff Kirkwood is a challenge. While best known as the man behind 'intergalactic house' (Resident Advisor, 2018) alias Man Power, Kirkwood is as comfortable writing and presenting experimental symphonies, ambient hauntology, and Audio Visual orchestral performances as Bed Wetter or delivering raucous kinetic Techno as MPX. For everything in between, he is Man Power.
The Man Power project initially emerged as an anonymous 2014 project via a succession of dark, chugging remixes, culminating with a debut EP on Correspondant. Conclusions were drawn, expectations set, and boundaries imposed. Never one to colour between the lines, though, Kirkwood has gone on to show the complete picture of his sonic and thematic breadth via output for the likes of DFA, SKINT, Hivern Discs, and his lauded Me Me Me imprint.
Although unburdened by the need to bow to genre conventions, there's still a common emotional core through Kirkwood’s creations. This, paired with a penchant for the cinematic and absurdist, makes him stand out from other eclectically inclined peers.
A contrarian nature also bleeds through Geoff’s approach to the music industry. His label Me Me Me has regularly shed its skin in terms of outlook, artists, and methods, with only the steadfast goal of supporting his friends remaining intact. A subscription-based VALUE ‘label’ began in 2020 to circumvent the usual means of reaching audiences and avoid the growth demanded by the mechanics of the music 'machine,' too. His latest ruse is to reverse the grubby trends of club-night promotion, with his Us & Them parties binning advance tickets, supporting regional talents, booking like-minded souls regardless of profile, and ditching branding obsessions all in favour of more equitable behaviour.
Playing alongside Man Power, Thugshop’s very own - Sivanesh
You can count on Sivanesh to take you on a cosmic journey as they weave effortlessly between funk, soul, energetic house and your favourite disco ditties.
All night long on the decks of Headquarters, Thugshop’s very own - Basil
A perfect combination of dark sombre groove and hypnotic stomps that will drive your soul to ecstatic relief. A night brimming with dizzying barrage of peaks and troughs, of tension and relief to start the perfect weekend.
- No ID, no entry.
- Minimum age requirement : 23+
- No flash photography.
- No illicit substances.
- No outside food & drinks.
- Strictly no smoking indoors.
- Please respect the vibe.
Please note that there will be no entry to the event without a valid ticket. The management reserves the right to refuse entry at its own discretion. Club rules apply. Any guest found in violation of the rules will be asked to leave the event.
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