RA’s 21st birthday is a dedication to the dance floor. We celebrate with special events, editorial content and a printed book.
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Sacred Spaces Book
We present a limited-edition book dedicated to clubs around the world. 26 contributors, including Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, Kevin Saunderson, Róisín Murphy, pen their love letters.
EVENT DATE: SAT, NOV 19
NYC RA2122 - Day (Free Entry)
We celebrate 21 years with a day of discourse at Nowadays. The likes of Aurora Halal and Byrell The Great will be talking about their craft and nightlife today.
EVENT DATE: SAT, NOV 19
NYC RA2122 - Night
Three scintillating back-to-backs from Ciel, DJ Noir and DJ Wawa at Bogart House complete the New York part of our 21st birthday celebrations.
EVENT DATE: SAT, NOV 12
Manchester RA2122 - Day
A day party at The Loft rounds out our 21st birthday in Manchester. Get ready for some slick sets led by Binh, Danielle and Ryan Elliott.
EVENT DATE: FRI, NOV 11
Manchester RA2122 - Editorial (Free Entry)
Our 21st birthday begins with an evening editorial programme at Soup. Entry is free, so come down and hear conversations with Mala, 808 State, DJ Paulette and more.
EVENT DATE: FRI, NOV 11
Manchester RA2122 - Night
We team up with the local collective and label Strange Riddims for a party at Soup. Expect punchy club sounds from Cooly G, Scratcha DVA, Dis Fig, DJ Lycox and more.
8 NOV 2022 - PLAYLIST
Manchester: Spotify Playlist
Celebrating the past, present and future of Northern UK sound.
8 NOV 2022 - PLAYLIST
New York: Spotify Playlist
Celebrating the past, present and future of New York sound.
6 OCT 2022 - FEATURES
Editor's Letter: Celebrating Sacred Spaces
Editor-in-Chief Whitney Wei reflects on the legacy of RA and announces its 21st birthday with a series of special programmes to honour the electronic music community.
20 OCT 2022 - FEATURES
Lose Yourself to Dance by DJ Paulette
The first excerpt of our upcoming book Sacred Spaces, this letter by Manchester's local hero and ultimate party starter is a statement about simply loving to move.
26 OCT 2022 - FEATURES
What Happened at Night by GAIKA
Another excerpt from our upcoming book Sacred Spaces, this letter by the British artist and writer tussles with his protean, ever-alluring lifelong relationship with nightlife.
9 NOV 2022 - FEATURES
The Ministry of Love by Octo Octa and Eris Drew
This letter from our forthcoming book explores a ritualistic back-to-back on Panorama Bar's hallowed dance floor.
6 NOV 2022 - PODCAST
RA.857 Marie Davidson
Wherein one of electronic music's best live performers becomes a badass DJ.
24 OCT 2022 - PODCAST
RA.855 DJ Nobu
The Sacred Spaces book contributor, best known as Japan's techno hero, celebrates 20 years of his Future Terror party with a gorgeous mix.
17 OCT 2022 - PODCAST
RA.854 François K
The Sacred Spaces book contributor and house pioneer takes listeners on a trip back to Deep Space NYC in 2009.
10 OCT 2022 - PODCAST
RA.853 Tama Sumo & Lakuti
A legendary DJ duo pay homage to Panorama Bar through their letter in our book Sacred Spaces and through this anything-goes, electrifying mix.
19 OCT 2022 - NEWS
RA unveils full details of limited-edition birthday book, Sacred Spaces
Designed by Berlin studio HelloMe, the project contains 26 love letters to nightlife by prominent figures in the scene.
12 OCT 2022 - NEWS
RA reveals 21st birthday programme in Manchester and New York
Across two weekends in November, we're hosting parties, talks and more with the likes of Mala, Aurora Halal and ZULI.
6 OCT 2022 - NEWS
RA to celebrate 21 years with parties, podcasts and more
We'll be touching down in Manchester and New York in November.