Róisín Murphy, Shanti Celeste and I. JORDAN announced for Homobloc 2022

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The queer block party returns to Depot Mayfield, Manchester on 5 November.

For its third edition, Homobloc will welcome Róisín Murphy, Honey Dijon, Self Esteem and I.JORDAN for the multi-venue event. Other acts confirmed include The Blessed Madonna, Hannah Holland, Bored Lord and a back-to-back set from Moxie and Shanti Celeste.

Elsewhere, London party collective Queer House Party join the Homosquat takeover, helmed by Manchester queer clubnight Bollox, alongside Grove, Tokky Horror and Sheffield crew Gut Level. The line-up also features the likes of DJ Paulette, HAAi, Jennifer Cardini back-to-back Krystal Klear, Horse Meat Disco and Luke Solomon.

Founded in 2019, Homobloc is organised by the team behind Manchester party Homoelectric. For this year’s iteration they are partnering with LGBTQ+ charities The Proud Trust, George House Trust, Community Fund and LGBT Foundation.

The day party will run from 2pm to 4am (BST) across four stages at Manchester venues Depot, Concourse, Archive and the Star & Garter. Tickets are available from the Homobloc website now.

Listen back to a Róisín Murphy mix below.