Friday, 5th December: Ralph Ninety

Ralph Ninety is a powerhouse behind the decks, blending house, disco, hip-hop, funk and soul with serious flair. A longtime member of London’s legendary The Doctor’s Orders crew, he’s played alongside icons like Jazzy Jeff, KRS-One, Dimitri from Paris and Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B. Whether it’s a sweaty club set, a Glastonbury crowd or an after-party for Kraftwerk, Ralph brings deep knowledge, sharp selections and guaranteed good times.

Saturday, 6th December: Niles x Jimmy (Disasters at Work)

The duo known as Niles x Jimmy drop into Bar Lina with a dynamic set that blends deep house grooves, bumping club beats and a playful nod to their “Disasters at Work” alter-ego. Expect bold transitions, a few surprises and plenty of energy – the perfect soundtrack for our aperitivo turn into late-night.

Friday, 12th December: James Greenwood

London born now Manchester based, James Greenwood makes up one 4th of Manchester DJ collective Supernature Disco. James is not only a record collector and selector, but also label owner of the highly regarded ‘Semi-Skimmed Edits’ - A vinyl only imprint pushing traditional style re-edits of rare, obscure or just forgotten disco and boogie.

Saturday, 13th December: Stallone

Stallone, originally from Zimbabwe, is one half of the DJ duo Bodipa alongside Levi Love. A key member of Mas O Menos and Bambanani Music labels, he has refined his craft by drawing inspiration from top DJs in the city while developing his own unique style. He brings an eclectic blend of funk, soul, disco, Afro-house, and deep house to deliver an energetic and unforgettable sonic experience.

Saturday, 20th December: Peter Jay

Former Fat City and Electriks resident, having played hip hop, funk, soul and disco in Manchester for nearly 30 years. Now part of Funkadademia's resident DJ setup and guesting around the North's best music establishments.