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The 10 000 capacity venue, spread across five rooms, will also feature a variety of legendary Haçienda acts, including David Morales, Roger Sanchez, former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook and Mark XTC to name a few. Mike Pickering and Graeme Park will also join forces in a very special back-to-back set. Additionally, groups such as Inner City and Soul II Soul will feature, as will Factory indie band A Certain Radio.

Graeme Park, speaking about the event, has said, “I’m already beyond excited about The Haçienda returning to Depot Mayfield this December. Last year’s event was absolutely epic and the line-up this time promises to make this another huge party. I’m also looking forward to DJing with Mike Pickering for the first time since April 2022. So come on then Manchester! You will not be disappointed.”

Former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook has had his say on his return to Depot Mayfield, adding, “After a wonderful occasion last year and on our previous visits, we are delighted to reaffirm that The Hacienda’s lifelong legacy is still alive and kicking especially following our recent success dancing in the rain at Castlefield Bowl.”

Hook there was referencing The Haçienda’s recent event at Manchesters’ Castlefield Bowl earlier this month. The Depot Mayfield has also, in previous years, played host to additional Haçienda shows, frequently to great success.

The original Haçienda club, opened in 1982 by record label Factory Records, became the spiritual home of acid house as the genre of dance music quickly spread and captivated a generation in the late 80’s and earlier 90’s. As the Madchester movement gained momentum and popularity, so did The Haçienda, rapidly becoming one the of most famous clubs in the UK and indeed the world, and has maintained an almost cult like following since its inception to the present day.

Tickets will be available for general sale on Friday 28 July here.

This is What We Do was mixed by sound engineer and long-time Leftfield collaborator Adam Wren, and its cover features artwork by photographer Steve McCurry.  The album marks a new direction for the duo in terms of collaborations, with tracks featuring contributions from spoken word poet Lemn Sissay (My Name Is Why, Something Dark), Earl 16 and Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten.

The new album release has already garnered praise from the likes of Mojo, the Observer, DJ Mag and Uncut, among others, and is currently enjoying a stint as Rough Trade’s Album of the Month.

The duo are scheduled to tour the UK during the spring of next year, with a slew of new dates having been announced.  With their reputation as one of the founding names in UK electronica, not to mention outstanding live performances, the new tour is sure to be one not to miss.  It will kick off with a show at London’s Steelyard venue on May 18th, and from there make the rounds of Manchester, Cardiff and Glasgow, among other venues (you can check out full dates and a detailed list of venues and shows at the bottom of this article).

Leftfield, otherwise known as the duo of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, have been staple names on the UK electronic scene since the 1990s, and have released tracks featuring vocal contributions from the likes of Johnny Rotten, Toni Halliday, Djum Djum and Cheshire Cat.  Their style has been described as a fusion of house, dub and reggae.  After a period without recording from 2002 to 2010, Leftfield was revived by Barnes, who went on to produce tracks under the Leftfield name without Paul Daley.

Check out the official video for “Pulse“, the first single from This is What We Do.

You can pick up tickets for Leftfield’s upcoming 2023 tour here, and check out full dates and venues below.

18/05/2023 – The Steelyard – London, GB
19/05 – The Century – Manchester, GB
20/05 – The Century – Manchester, GB
25/05 – Marble Factory – Bristol, GB
26/05 – The Great Hall – Cardiff, GB
27/05 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth, GB
01/06 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow, GB
02/06 – Newcastle NX – Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
03/06 – Wolverhamptom Civic – Wolverhampton, GB
08/06 – O2 Academy Sheffield – Sheffield, GB
09/06 – University of East Anglia – Norwich, GB