A socialist club in the middle of nowhere without a dedicated sound system (or DJ booth) is an unlikely place to find 200 people hammering their feet and fists in an attempt to hear one last record from Kevin Saunderson. Similarly, watching Craig Richards refuse to stop the tunes at closing time - much to the delight of the revellers in attendance - is about as memorable as it gets.

These are lasting images from the DividedByDirt parties. Unique, intimate and infrequent events started by long-term friends James, Jake Manders and David Caine in their hometown of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.

Bringing big name artists to a tiny club in the middle of the Pennines is no mean feat. Choosing to work long-term with fewer guests, the party soon became a regular spot for the likes of, among others, Andrew Weatherall, Paul Daley and Craig Richards (the events still stand amongst his favourite gigs). It quickly gained cult notoriety and each event began to sell out well in advance - it’s little wonder The Guardian, Jockey Slut and DJ Magazine rated them amongst the best in the UK.

James' deep opening sets had caught the eye of Craig and Judy from Fabric, as well as Crae at Pressure, and h... More Biography