The Grassroots Affair

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As many of you know, April and May are some of the hardest months to secure your dream headliner. You’re up against festivals, day parties, and industry heavyweights all competing for the same names, often at a cost that can swallow most of an entire event budget before the night has even begun. But at their core, that’s not what parties are about. Parties thrive on friendship, connection, and a shared love of losing yourself on the dancefloor. They’re soundtracked by music that captures the true spirit of the night, delivered by carefully selected artists who genuinely understand and connect with the audience they’re playing for. It’s about community. It’s about energy. It’s about the people in the room. With that in mind, on April 24th, Ivy Collective presents The Grassroots Affair, an all-night-long session curated by your favourite grassroots music collectives across Manchester. This one is for the heads, the dancers, and the purists that keeps the culture alive. A huge thank you t