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Homobloc locks in Róisín Murphy and Honey Dijon for 14-hour party at Depot Mayfield

This year's line-up also includes the likes of The Blessed Madonna, HAAi, Saoirse and more

Homobloc is back in Manchester on November 5 and has revealed the full line-up for the marathon 14-hour event.

The party will have names including Róisín Murphy, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna and Self Esteem performing.

This will be Róisín Murphy's second time performing at Homobloc, with her last time being their debut event that saw a sold-out crowd.

Other big names on the line-up are HAAi, Saoirse, Horse Meat Disco, Moxie b2b Shanti Celeste as well as many more from the LGBTQ+ community.

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Running in its usual home of Depot Mayfield, Manchester, since its expansion in early 2020, this year the party will also work alongside charities, LGBT Foundation, The Proud Trust, George House Trust and Community Fund.

With four stages, from the Depot to the Archive, a variety of entertainment will be showcased.

The iconic pub, the Star & Garter, will even host a Bollox’s presented Homosquat takeover.

"We are excited to announce a powerful Homobloc festival programme that unites the biggest International and homegrown LGBTQ+ artists, with a clear spotlight on the wonderfully diverse nightlife community that Manchester is World famous for" says Rod Connolly from Homobloc.

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Connolly continues: "Following a challenging year for LGBTQ+ rights, the time is now for everyone to come together, step into the light and recharge the city’s vibrant queer energy once more."

Check out the full line-up below.

Sign-up for tickets to this year’s Homobloc party here and for more information check out their website.

Becky Buckle is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on Twitter