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Factory Spotlight: Fluff at Aviva Studios

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Factory Spotlight: Fluff

Aviva Studios, Manchester
20 August 2025

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Factory Spotlight: Fluff at Aviva Studios
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Get ready for a night of genre-busting live music when Fluff brings its Summer Pride Party to the Social at Aviva Studios. Expect an eclectic lineup featuring Bennettiscoming, Phia Sky, Lavender Rodriguez, thisvibrantbody, Norrisette, Industries, and The Silver Field – serving up everything from ethereal electronica to brain-melting beats, grunge, and hardcore.

Founded by Norrisette and Industries, Fluff is a DIY queer electronica night with a mission to spotlight LGBT+ artists making original, underground music. It’s not a club night – it’s a vital platform for live performance, and has helped launch a wave of new talent since its inception in 2021.

Fluff has earned nods from The Guardian, Manchester Pride and Factory International – all while staying true to its grassroots ethos. Head down and join this loud and proud celebration of Manchester’s underground queer music scene.

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