Habitat After Dark

Habitat After Dark lands at the Progress Centre, Ardwick, on Friday 25th September. Doors open at 7PM for a high-energy night of live music, DJs and gritty Manchester nightlife.

The line-up features Silver Finger Singh with Gold Finger, plus Nico Harmony and Aaron Sequeira / Fall Street and Tara

DJ Darci takes over the decks with live DJ sets, keeping the atmosphere moving all night.

Tickets are just £6 in advance or £7 on the door. Expect a packed room, loud sounds and an unforgettable Habitat crowd.

SilverFinger Singh,

 born Raj Matharu and raised in Leeds, is an artist, musician, producer and broadcaster with more than 20 years of experience. His distinctive sound blends Hip Hop, Reggae and Desi music with influences from rock, funk, soul and beyond. As a dynamic live performer, he has appeared across the UK and Europe, from grassroots stages and Mela circuits to major festivals, sharing stages with artists including Ian Brown, Panjabi MC, Arrested Development, Apache Indian, The Sugarhill Gang and many others.

Alongside his music career, SilverFinger has made a significant contribution to broadcasting, spending more than four years with BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Asian Network, where he championed Asian Fusion and Desi music. He has also presented for BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Asian Network, while reaching wider audiences through appearances on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch, the Leeds 2023 campaign and Leeds City Museum’s 50 Years of Hip Hop Exhibition. His live work continues across Melas, festivals and community events throughout the UK.

SilverFinger’s recent releases include Cool Vibes and SOHNIYE RIDDIM, which received BBC Asian Network playlist support, followed by Lost In Rhyme with Dark Eyed J in 2026. Blending UK indie rock, Hip Hop, funk, soul, brass, live drums and dynamic lyricism, the track reflects his evolving musical identity. Continuing to tour, perform and develop new collaborations, SilverFinger remains committed to creating culturally rooted, genre-crossing music shaped by his heritage and live musicianship

Nico Harmony 

is a Manchester based artist who blends hypnotic rhythms, raw jazz-infused vocals, melodic bass and cosmic guitar into warm psychedelicgrooves. Like sunshine on the Riviera, her music explores the mind, the unspoken and the spaces between genres.

Following continued support from BBC Introducing Manchester and BBC 6Music

Nico’s fuses soul, dub, folk and psychedelia into an immersive sonic world.

Aaron Sequeira, performing as Fall St.

is a Stockport-based songwriter gaining recognition for his sharp lyricism, evocative storytelling, and distinctive vocal range. His music blends infectious melodies with introspective, cinematic songwriting, creating vivid emotional landscapes that balance poetic nuance with raw authenticity. His acclaimed 2025 album, A Taste of Things to Come, further establishes him as one of Manchester’s most promising emerging artists, with songs that leave a lasting impression.

Tara 

is a Manchester-based duo of classical flautist Amina Hussain and music technologist Jaydev Mistry, blending global heritage with futuristic electronic soundscapes. Combining modal frameworks, live flute and harp, augmented guitar, and machine-learning-driven technology, they create immersive performances that evolve spontaneously on stage. Moving from cinematic ambient and avant-garde textures to powerful electronic beats, Tara offers a borderless, deeply ancestral yet radically contemporary live experience.

🔥 ONE UNMISSABLE LINE-UP! 🔥 Get ready for an incredible celebration of music, bringing together outstanding artists, diverse genres and unforgettable live performances. From genre-defying sounds and powerful songwriting to cutting-edge electronic music and culturally rich beats, this is a line-up packed with talent from start to finish. Tara, Aaron Sequeira / Fall St., SilverFinger Singh and more are bringing their unique sounds to the stage — expect energy, creativity and something completely different from every artist. One night. All genres. Incredible talent. Don’t miss it!