“Join us this April as Hobbes Music marks 13 years in the game,” say the CNxHM crew. “We’re celebrating properly at The Bongo Club, with special guest and label alumnus Michelle Manetti.”
RM 1:
Michelle Manetti (Femme Fraiche LDN / Hobbes Music)
Mairi B B2B Hobbes
RM 2:
Gary Mac & Wallsy (Acid Kantina, We Are Electric)
Nameless Bros
Zoe from Finance (Mild Peril)
“DJ, vocalist, producer and promoter Michelle Manetti has deep roots in UK club culture. Cutting their teeth as an underage raver in the late 90s, they’ve since become a respected figure in East London’s queer underground, bringing over 20 years of experience behind the decks and a reputation built on consistency, taste and graft rather than hype. A committed advocate for marginalised and under-represented artists, Michelle is the founder of the FLINTA*-focused party Fèmmme Fraîche at Dalston Superstore — a long-running bi-monthly celebrating 10 years this year, known for safe space, strong line-ups and a genuine sense of community.
They’ve also held residencies at The Cause and Adonis, with regular appearances at Horse Meat Disco, Little Gay Brother, Homoelectric, Percolate and beyond. More recently, Michelle has been working closely with Demi Riquisimo, with releases including the No Given Time EP and the 2023 standout “All I Need” — a track that’s done the rounds and will already feel familiar to many. If it’s not already in your listening pile, now’s the time to fix that. Track below!
Michelle was also previously the vocalist in cult London trio The Off Key Hat, who released a slew of head-turning records via Andy Blake’s legendary vinyl-only label, Dissident (late 00s), including the bona fide club hit, Emergency Calling. MANY moons later, a pair of stellar demos landed at Hobbes Music hq and the label released the killer double A-side single, Shot At Dawn b/w Warm Your Love, in 2018.
Michelle last visited Bongo when they co-headlined the HM label’s 5th birthday with Glasgow’s adopted Slovenian star (and fellow HM-alumnus), Nightwave. Suffice to say, Michelle’s closing set absolutely tore the roof off the joint and they went on to deliver the goods again the following night at Paradise Palms. Suffice to say, we’ve been working on a return date for some time…
Support duties on the night come from HM label boss Hobbes, going back-to-back with Mairi B to mark the label anniversary in proper fashion. Making the trip up from Newcastle, Mairi is one half of label affiliates Accident Machine, as well as a fierce selector in her own right. Additional support acts are still to be announced, with more names landing soon.
Club_Nacht and the Hobbes Music label have been collaborating at Bongo since February ’23, creating buzzing events with the likes of Coeo (Toy Tonics), Austin Ato, Kirollus, O’Flynn (Ninja Tune), Barbara Boeing (Toy Tonics), MiNNA, Wallace, Crazy P, Anish Kumar, Bradley Zero and Auntie Flo. More info
2026 Parties:
Sat 03 Jan ⥊ Club_Nacht Payback Party
Sat 31 Jan ⥊ Étienne de Crécy – WARM UP Album Tour
Sat 28 Feb ⥊ Session Victim (Live)
Sat 28 Mar ⥊ Theo Kottis (Permanent Vacation / Dekmantel)
Sat 24 April ⥊ Michelle Manetti (Femme Fraiche) [HM 13th Anniversary]
Sat 23 May ⥊ Hector’s 14th Birthday w/ Special Guest TBA
Sat 20 June ⥊ Start of Summer Shindig w/ OOFT! (La Cheetah)
Sat 18 July ⥊ Bongo Closing Party w/ Special Guest TBA
Location
The Bongo Club
66 Cowgate
Edinburgh
EH1 1JX
