In an eagerly anticipated philanthropic showdown, Mayors Andy Burnham Steve Rotheram and are set to revive their epic DJ Battle for a third round.
The charitable clash, scheduled for Friday February 2 promises to deliver a night of music and fierce competition, all in the name of supporting local homeless charities. his follows their epic encounter last year in Manchester when both claimed victory.
The upcoming event marks a continuation of their friendly rivalry, which kicked off during the pandemic with an online clash, followed by a memorable in-person showdown last December. The latter not only raised an impressive £25,000 but also clinched the prestigious 'Leading Live Event of the Year' award at the 2023 This is Manchester Awards.
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The DJ Battle has garnered support from renowned artists, presenters, and sporting legends, with the likes of Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Small, John Barnes, and Peter Reid joining forces for a night of musical brilliance.
Ticketholders can anticipate stellar performances from our home side with former Corrie actress Sally Lindsay, M-People’s Heather Small, and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake, among others yet to be announced to present the cause. While the opposing side is featuring singers Rebecca Ferguson and Peter Hooton, alongside LFC and England Rapper John Barnes for Liverpool.
The pair will be battling it out at Camp and Furnace on Greenland St in Liverpool. Proceeds from the night will be distributed between the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester charities, with all funds supporting initiatives to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping.
Notably, funds raised from the event will contribute to ongoing efforts by a charity, particularly its successful "A Bed Every Night" campaign, which has provided crucial support to nearly 6,000 individuals since its peak in 2017. Currently, there are 658 people in A Bed Every Night who would otherwise be at risk of rough sleeping.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester said: “We’re coming back but this time we’re heading over to Liverpool. I was so proud of what we achieved with our DJ Battle last year, using the power of music and friendly rivalry to unite behind one powerful message, that homelessness has no place in Greater Manchester. It’s going to be bigger and better this time round, as we spread the fundraising and ramp up the noise over in Liverpool.”
The work of the Mayors is all part of a concerted and creative effort to tackle the challenge of homelessness across the regions. The current financial crisis is seeing communities facing increasingly tough challenges."
Rae Brooke, Chief Executive of Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside, said: “We’re so pleased to be working with Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity for DJ Battle round 2! It was clearly such a great night last time, and the funds raised were phenomenal. This year, it will be even better and I’m delighted that we can be part of it.”
Tim Heatley, Chair of the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, said: “The last DJ battle was epic. It ramped up the friendly rivalry between the two city regions and saw the Mayors and region’s cheerleaders all giving up their time for a common goal. Music has the power to unite communities and these head-to-heads have shown the willingness of music-lovers to put their hand in their pockets, support a worthy cause and have a great night in the while doing so. We’re getting warned up for Liverpool and can’t wait to bring the party to the city.”
Early-bird tickets for the February fixture are now available with people urged to follow the charities’ and the Mayors’ social media accounts for further information.
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