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Me Gusta Collective – New Year’s Eve Special at Band on the Wall

Johnny James, Managing Editor

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Me Gusta Collective – New Year's Eve Special

Band on the Wall, Manchester
31 December 2025

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After a sold-out night earlier this year, Me Gusta Collective is back at Band on the Wall for the big one: New Year’s Eve.

Since forming in 2016, Me Gusta Collective has been committed to infusing more global sounds into Manchester’s music scene, booking renowned DJs like Kampire, Onipa, Daniel Haaksman, Penya, Habibi Funk, Marfox, and El Buho. Their nights are as eclectic as you might imagine, bringing a mix of salsa, Latin funk, kuduro, house, breaks, and reggaeton – taking you from classic rhythms to bass-heavy electronic soundscapes.

For New Year’s Eve, they’re bringing the goods again, joined by special guests and an electrifying live performance. Think salsa, Latin club, Kuduro, house, breaks, Amapiano and everything in between.

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