present Tense

Amy Amor Amy brings a keen understanding of sounds ranging from deep, intricate house to minimal and heads-down percussive drivers, honed across cult parties and venues including Freerotation, Psychedelic Discotech, Stage & Radio, Rye Wax, as well as at Benedict’s Machine Soul parties within different Sheffield venues. Her own party, Present Tense, began in Bristol nearly a decade ago and, since moving to Manchester over six years ago has found an intermittent home at Manchester institution Eastern Bloc. Alongside being part of the crew behind the intimate independent festival In Estate, Amy is also a resident at Manchester party This Thing of Ours, and has become a familiar face at Swansea and Cardiff parties LAF and Wax Galatique. With impeccable taste and an instinctive ability to lock into a groove, Amy’s mixes have also travelled beyond the dancefloor via digital platforms including Steam Radio, Reform Radio and Club Solo. Benedict Benedict is a UK based DJ, producer and promoter whose sound is rooted in the deep, soulful lineage of Chicago House. Inspired by the Prescription Records legacy, he has steadily built a reputation for refined, groove-led sets and emotive productions that balance dancefloor energy with musical depth. His catalogue spans respected labels including Surface, Freerange, Hudd Traxx and Detroit’s Kolour, reflecting a long-standing commitment to quality underground house. After releasing his first solo project at just 19, Benedict has continued to evolve both behind the decks and in the studio. Recent self-released EPs and singles have marked a confident return to production, earning support while reinforcing his signature blend of warm basslines, classic house swing and modern Berlin influence. As a DJ, Benedict has become a regular presence on discerning European floors, with notable appearances in Berlin at Sisyphos and Golden Gate, where his patient, journey-driven approach has resonated strongly with late-night crowds. With momentum…