Summer of Love returns for 2022 with Eris Drew and Ben UFO

The second edition of the Manchester festival takes place on 27 and 28 August.

Organised by Manchester promoter and label Animal Crossing, Summer of Love has announced Eris Drew, Margaret Dygas, Nicolas Lutz, tINI, Francesco Del Garda and Craig Richards back-to-back with Ben UFO for this year. Elsewhere on the bill ARPIAR – made up of of members Raresh, Petre Insperecsu and Rhadoo – are set to play, and Mr G will bring his live show.

Other artists on the line-up include Dr Banana, Thomas Melchior and DMX Krew playing live. There will also be a Record Fair, hosted by The Vinyl Factory, Palace Vinyl, Sub City and Yoyaku.

Summer of Love is set to take place in an abandoned warehouse district in the centre of Manchester. Tickets start from £45 and are available here. The full line-up can be found on the festival’s site.

Revisit our cover feature with Eris Drew.