Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner MP will be swapping the Houses of Commons despatch box with the decks this weekend as she joins the line-up of an epic Manchester vs. Liverpool charity battle.
The MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne will be flying the flag for Greater Manchester as she joins MayorsAndy Burnham and Steve Rotheram as they go head-to-head during the fundraiser at the Mayfield Depot in Manchester tonight (Friday 2 December).
Tickets for the massive fundraiser are available now via Eventbrite (here), with all proceeds and bar sales on the night going to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity for A Bed Every Night – the flagship scheme which aims to provide a bed (and wraparound support) for anyone rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping, in Greater Manchester.
She’s already picked out some classics that she hopes will go down a storm with revellers.
Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton Under-Lyne, said:
“I can’t wait to get on the decks and show everyone why Manchester is clearly the best city when it comes to music. I’ve got a lot of love for Scousers, but Team Liverpool will be second best on Saturday night.
“I’m delighted to be taking part in this event and helping to raise money for such a fantastic cause. I hope you like the songs I’ve picked. It was hard to narrow it down to three because there are so many Manchester music legends!”
Angela and the region’s Mayors will be joined by a host of guest stars including X Factor and Happy Mondays star Rowetta, Radio and TV presenter Nihal Arthanayake, illustrator and designer Stanley Chow, and Clint Boon, bringing his iconic indie style to proceedings making it a true celebration of the North West’s musical heritage. They’ll be joined by guest DJs from the Warehouse Project.
It’s somewhat of a re-match for the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region’s mayors, who first staged a musical head-to-head online during lockdown. Now, they’re deciding the ultimate victor in person in front of a generous crowd keen to do their bit for the worthy cause.
Andy Burnham said :
“We all know Manchester has the greatest musical heritage and I’ll be giving it my all in the set to prove that point once and for all. There’s serious pride at stake here. But competition aside, our passion for music unites our two city regions. What better way to put on an amazing celebration of our region’s culture and raise money for important causes, to support those who need it most at what is a really difficult time.”
