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Daisy Jackson

The Manc vs Scouse event none of us saw coming - a mayoral DJ battle

It's the Manchester versus Liverpool event none of us saw coming.

The regions' mayors are set to compete in a DJ battle.

Andy Burnham will take on Steve Rotheram on the United We Stream platform, each playing music from their respective cities.

The event takes place on June 7 - but the (friendly) fighting talk has already started.

Andy quipped in an interview with the BBC: "He's struggling because he's only got a couple of bands, whereas we've got well into double figures."

Steve then replied on Twitter: "Bring it on. I think you lot have forgotten which city reinvented music.

Andy Burnham (Jon Super)

"I'll show you our UNESCO World City of Music title while were at it."

The Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region will be taking part in the DJ battle to raise money for the region's restaurants, bars, gig venues and other cultural establishments hit hardest by the ongoing lockdown.

The event will be streamed for free on United We Stream, but donations will be welcomed to help Greater Manchester's nightlife through the coming months.

Some 8pc of funds raised will go to Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity, with 22pc going to the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Charity. The rest will support the city's cultural institutions.

The service was launched by Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser - and Parklife boss - Sacha Lord and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Events have included two Hacienda stay-at-home house parties, a Homoelectric takeover, and even live cooking demonstations with some of the city's most renowned chefs.

It's not Andy's first spin on the decks. He also hosted a live DJ set at former Northern Quarter bar Jimmy's in 2018 - to raise money for his homelessness fund.

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