http://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Funkademia news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2001-2008 support@skiddle.com 40 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:21 GMT On Saturday 11th Feb we welcome the inaugural Funkademia DJ Competition to our Baby Funk room...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11434.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:38 GMT We caught up with the local DJ, pasta conoisseur and Twitter legend to talk about his love of vinyl, serving a (slightly) drunk Mark Ronson in Piccadilly Records, and how he nearly ended up on 'Take Me Out'. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11338.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:27:46 GMT We welcome Pasta Paul to make his Funkademia debut on the 4th Feb for PASTA N SAUCE - 10 YEARS ON...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11322.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:11:41 GMT For our first Weekends Matter podcast of 2012, we bring you a funk laden guestmix from our friends at Manchester's longest running weekly clubnight, Funkademia. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11194.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:41:06 GMT We're now down to the last 25 NYE tickets priced at 15, these will go today so you better be quick...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11088.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:38:11 GMT Happy Christmas from all at Funkademia and a massive thanks for your support in 2011... > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/11036.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:20:25 GMT Funkademia returns with its legendary New Year's Eve party - this time with Gareth Brooks. Les Croasdaile and Dance Lady Dance! > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10822.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:17:54 GMT Weve been working hard to pull together a video to show off Funkademia and here it is. Enjoy it, like it and please share it.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10716.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:36:52 GMT This Saturday, Funkademia celebrates its 16th birthday at Mint Lounge. We caught up with actor-come-DJ Graeme Hawley for a quick chat ahead of the party...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10624.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:05:43 GMT This Saturday we celebrate 16 years of Funkademia. We had a chat with our headliner, Graeme Hawley...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10608.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:19:02 GMT Funkademia takes over Mint Lounge on 31st December for its 16th New Years Eve party! Get your 5 ticket now!> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10560.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:41:18 GMT The UK's leading what's on guide Skiddle.com has today revealed its brand new promotion centre, offering event promoters an unrivalled range of special tools and features to help make their events a success.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10516.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:09:56 GMT November sees Manchester's longest running weekly club night Funkademia reach the ripe old age of 16, with the help of special guest DJs Graeme Hawley and Disco Mums.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10476.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:31:14 GMT We've got a huge weekend planned. Not only are we playing a one off guest spot at Pin Up but we're back at our Saturday night home Mint Lounge for another huge disco rave....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10378.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:01:30 GMT Jasmine Phull caught up with the guys to talk lyrical inspiration, live shows, and how their hometown manifests itself in their music ahead of their slot at Funkademia this weekend.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10298.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:50:25 GMT Here is who you can catch playing at Funkademia over the next few weeks....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/10012.html Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:24:51 GMT The Ramsbottom Music Festival is the North West's newest boutique event. Be in with a chance of winning a pair of weekend tickets and a case of Ramsbottom Ale.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9966.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:46:18 GMT This weekend you can catch Funkademia at its home of Mint Lounge as well as at Cloud 9 festival and Revolution.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9782.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:15:05 GMT This Sunday, and every Sunday for 6 weeks, Funkademia takes over Revolution on Deansgate Locks for the Funkademia Summer Sessions. Sunshine Soul and laidback grooves from 4pm from the Funkademia DJ collective.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9674.html Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:47:41 GMT Do you want to know who's playing at Funkademia over the summer and what festivals you can find us at?> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9532.html Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:53:14 GMT Have you seen our new posters in Manchester or on Facebook? The lovely Stan Chow designed them...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9414.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:40:58 GMT On Saturday May 28th Man Utd play Barcelona in the Champions League Final. You can watch it at Mint Lounge and get free entry into Funkademia after. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9210.html Sun, 15 May 2011 21:36:28 GMT We are at The Northern Quarter Street Party on Friday afternoon, Night & Day on Friday night and back at Mint Lounge on Saturday Night.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/9072.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:34:37 GMT Here's what's happening at Funkademia over the next few weeks. The first 3 months of 2011 have seen sell out nights each week and an electric atmosphere and every night ending with over 600 smiling faces.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8980.html Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:11:17 GMT Do you have an iPhone? Do you want to keep up to date with all the happenings from Funkademia as well as getting exclusive offers? > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8814.html Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:41:37 GMT This weekend we welcome back Disco's Revenge to the back room for a night of classic house...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8786.html Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:18:05 GMT This is what's happening over the next few weeks at Funkademia at Mint Lounge, Manchester...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8612.html Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:23:43 GMT Funkademia is supporting the charity CALM at their Reset parties in Manchester & Liverpool. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8482.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:10:51 GMT We have a few new & familiar faces down at Funkademia over the next few weeks including Neil Pierce from Soul Heaven, Simon Forestiero, Gareth Brooks (XFM), ex Galaxy FM/Hed Kandi DJ David Dunne and Ste Spandex.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8328.html Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:09:37 GMT Over 75% of our NYE tickets have been sold so don't delay and gets your today. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/8090.html Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:02:25 GMT In the name of goodwill to all men (and women), we're giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the Funkademia and Skiddle Christmas party this Saturday. After all, it just wouldn't be a Skiddle party without you lot. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7916.html Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Skiddle joins forces with our friends at Funkademia for our annual christmas knees up.David Dunne,Jason Vereker and Rupert Hill provide the soundtrack > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7770.html Sat, 04 Dec 2010 10:39:41 GMT This is what's happening in December at Manchester's longest running club night, Funkademia.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7724.html Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:12:26 GMT 2010 has been another very eventful year for Funkademia and we plan on making 2011 even bigger...and it all starts on the 31st Dec! > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7493.html Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:18:32 GMT From its debut in 1995 at the legendary Boardwalk, via the Attic, Subspace, Zumeba, One Central Street and now at the Mint Lounge Funkademia has flourished as Manchesters longest running club night> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7263.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:11:26 GMT We've put on sale, just for you Skiddle regulars, a few early bird NYE tickets but be quick as these won't last long....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7340.html Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:58:12 GMT Summer is officially over but don't fret as Funkademia has some big nights coming your way!> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7214.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:17:36 GMT Skiddle catches up with DJ Gareth Brooks ahead of his appearance at Funkademia vs Oxjam later this month, to talk Hip Hop, bedroom DJing, and working in the RAF.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7201.html Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT This Saturday night Graeme Park makes his Funkademia debut. Don't hang about as this will sell out...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/7065.html Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:56:39 GMT This weekend you have a 2 reasons to get your Funkademia fix. Not only are we are Mint Lounge on Saturday but we are travelling down the M66 to the market town of Ramsbottom on Friday night.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6942.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:11:26 GMT One Summer Under a Groove has been a blast so far with a huge debut from Gareth Brooks in July and major sets from Dave Haslam, David Dunne & Jason Vereker.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6913.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:49 GMT Funkademia celebrates being Manchester's longest running club night this year, 15 years! So this summer we're taking a bit of a twist on all things musical for 'One summer Under a Groove'.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6465.html Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:42:25 GMT With the first half of the year over in a flash we continue to pull out all the stops to make your night the best ever every Saturday at Mint Lounge. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6357.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:22:30 GMT Well what a month its been at Funkademia. Not only did we have one legend in the form of David Dunne returning but we also had Dave Haslam smashing the dance floor on the 29th.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6114.html Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:51:28 GMT Funkademia Vs Sweet Sensation this Saturday night is set to be one of the biggest nights we've had at Mint Lounge...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/6038.html Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT "Best gig since Space in Ibiza, what a crowd, what music..." David Dunne following his set at Funkademia on 27/03/10> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5980.html Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Funkademia is at Mint Lounge in Manchester every Saturday night, read on for who's playing in May...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5838.html Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:28:36 GMT It's another busy weekend ahead in the world of Funkademia, so don't delay sort your weekend out today> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5764.html Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:40:19 GMT Its all happening at Funkademia in April with some new faces and old favourites returning....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5588.html Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Here's what is happening this weekend for Good for the Soul & Funkademia...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5523.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:20:18 GMT Here's whats happening at Manchesters longest running club night, Funkademia, over the next few weeks...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5370.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:13:20 GMT We have a full weekend of clubbing maneuvers with our resident DJ's at Moho and Funkademia at Mint Lounge...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/5208.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Funkademia's new website is now live so you can buy tickets, check mixes, search the galleries & much more....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4779.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:12:38 GMT The final few NYE tickets are on sale priced at 15, be quick though as they won't hang around for long...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4730.html Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:38:39 GMT With two thirds of the New Years Eve tickets already sold, you have one week to grab the last of our early bird 10 tickets...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4686.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:48:28 GMT We've got a competition to win 2 tickets and a bottle of champers for NYE....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4578.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:12:48 GMT 2009 has been another very eventful year for Funkademia. Having been crowned Galaxy club of the year and as Manchesters longest ever running clubnight we grooved through our 14th year at 1 Central Street.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4416.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:03:06 GMT Final Norman Jay tickets are on sale but be quick, and get yourself prepared for cheap early bird NYE tickets...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4344.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:42:06 GMT All early bird tickets for Norman Jay have now sold out, advanced tickets are now on sale but be quick.. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4281.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:51:12 GMT This November Manchesters longest running club night Funkademia celebrates its 14th birthday and to mark the occasion were getting on the decks the UKs premier black music dj Norman Jay MBE. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4185.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:14:59 GMT Funkademia returns to Mint Lounge this Saturday night, get your tickets to jump the Q's....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/4063.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:43 GMT Back for more disco antics after another sell out last Saturday, our advice get your tickets or get there very early.....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3995.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:53:35 GMT After a sell out opening night we're back tomorrow night for more dancing and funking....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3982.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT From this Saturday night Funkademia has a new home. You can now get your weekly Funkademia fix at Mint Lounge on Oldham Street in Manchester. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3936.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Well the time has come to say goodbye and celebrate a fantastic two and a half years at One Central Street, we hope you can join us for Funkademia on Saturday 29th August.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3866.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:19:37 GMT After two and a half fantastic years under a groove at One Central Street, the time has come for Funkademia to be moving on. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3813.html Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:58:27 GMT Buy a Funkademia ticket from Skiddle throughout August and get an exclusive free cd> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3770.html Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:36:55 GMT Most of the original soul-funk vinyl for the first Funkademia night was purchased from Jons legendary Busstop Records emporium in Chorlton & it is still warming the dancefloor today. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3754.html Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:17:23 GMT Making his return to the Funkademia decks is Mr lover lover himself, Les Croasdaile. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3715.html Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:54:02 GMT Trafford Lovething is the pioneering star of the Mancunian soul-funk scene. Traffords recreated the city's love affair with disco music and made it credible again.> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3688.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:20 GMT This weekend we welcome back Phil Beckett to Northern Funk & Jon Busstop to Funkademia....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3628.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:44:01 GMT On the decks this Saturday will be Dave 'Redsoul' Wareing who as well as DJing across the globe has also remixed tracks for Mary J Blige, Kelis and Salsoul records....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3563.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:56:58 GMT Following the successful introduction of one of Manchesters most influential figures on the music scene, Phil Beckett, we are proud to present another key figure - Terry Christian on Friday 26th June. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3460.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jason Vereker returns to Funkademia this Saturday night for an exclusive set...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3366.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:27:21 GMT The Northern Funk team is pleased to announce a new link up with one of Manchesters greatest club nights The Rock + Roll bar. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3220.html Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:06:21 GMT Northern Funk is the lovechild of Manchester s longest running clubnight Funkademia that runs every Friday night at One Central Street in Manchester> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3112.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Gin Club is a new student hangout located in the heart of Fallowfield and Funkademia will be there every Saturday night...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3094.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:59:44 GMT The final few tickets are now on sale but be quick as we sell out every year...> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/3002.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:35:10 GMT Funkademia New Years Eve tickets will be on sale on Monday 10th Nov at 9am..........> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2921.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:19:28 GMT There's only a few Funkademia NYE early bird tickets left so be quick. If Soul Shakin disco breaking partying is what you want for NYE, there's no better place to be!> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2947.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:18:35 GMT Manchester's longest running club night Funkademia celebrates its 13th birthday on November 8th with Norman Jay MBE. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2901.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Funkademia is now officially Manchesters longest running club night and on Saturday November 8th we celebrate 13 years of Funkademia....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2805.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:48:49 GMT Neil Smallridge makes his full Funkademia debut tonight alongside the Funkademie resident DJ's, Good for the Soul. Do not miss it.....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2715.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT One Central Street celebrates its 6th Birhday from the 30th July with a weekend of celebrations kicking off on Thursday 31st July....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2661.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The re-launch date is Friday 25th April and Northern Funk will take place every Friday thereafter at 1 Central Street nightclub. Anchoring the decks will be DJs Fritz Great Lakes & Myk Nolan> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2282.html Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:19:49 GMT Greg Wilson is back at Funkademia on Easter Saturday. Through his infamous Legends nights in Manchester he was responsible for pioneering the UKs underground electro funk scene. > http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2169.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Here's what DJ's you can catch on the decks at Funkademia at One Central Street in Manchester on Saturdays in February....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/2055.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:47:27 GMT On Saturday the 27th October we celebrate 12 of Funkademia....come and join us....at One Central Street in Manchester....> http://www.skiddle.com/groups/funkademia/news/1904.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:33:06 GMT