Reload Collective - First LightStage and Radio, Manchester · Saturday, 20 June 2026

Revive. Reload. Repeat. Reload collective is an independantly run collective, that wants to help make the small grassroot venues we all love and know keep their doors open. Many venues have had to close their doors due to rising costs and expenditures, so we want to step in and help make a change to the scene as we know it. We start our first event at The Stage and Radio in Manchester who have recently come under fire from the local council who want to build new properties very close to the land and this means that if the panning is approved, we could see another closure of one of our beloved venues, due to noise polloution, the ever growing demand for new houses to be built, and many more reasons. We know this is not what the community wants, but the only way we can help is by making the council aware of our presence, show them that we cant lose our grassroot venues. This is people's history, memories and we could lose our future in the scene if this happens. Lets put on a show, not just making memories, but keeping them memories alive, make more memories, and help out the community we well and truly grow to love. Lets put our efforts into keeping these doors open and revive the scene once again. To keep up to date with what we plan for our future events, follow @Reload_Collective on Instagram/Tiktok