2006's revolutionary Warehouse Project sparked an array of new nocturnal ventures in Manchester and gave existing ones a kick up the derrière; we went to see if the 2007 edition would evoke a similar stimulation.  

Burrowed through a tunnel, wormed our way past the organised security team, through "the reveal" black curtain and we had arrived beneath (or same level as) the streets.

Exposed brickwork, unhidden pipeline networks all added to the industrial mood of the colossal venue.

Radio 1 presents Annie Mac took care of the musical proceedings and on arrival Sinden and Herve' had already cranked up the gain on the ones and twos. Their mash up of effervescent knocking beats and genre hopping thumps produced the pinnacle set. Perhaps they shouldn't have started the night's dealings but that's the glory of the WHP – It's a rollercoaster of intensity, almost 5 nights in one!  

Some of the timely rave-on's threw their "Joe 90" supermarionation shapes, united with the fashionably late, on the sounds of a sped-up remix of "Timbaland" – 'The way I are.' The wild card track of "Armand Van Helden" – 'You don't know me' went down a treat and sparked an audio crowd contribution.

Bonking Brazilians Bonde Do Role unfortunately failed to show (Rumour has it they have split) either that, or they are happily living on the royalties of the sound tracked "Solta O Frango" Nokia advert.

The duo of "Chromeo" Oohh Oh" took care of live deeds laying down their US inspired electro funk. Their set gave some the chance to explore the hidden quarters and crannies of the venue and others the opportunity to catch a smoky breathe. (The renegades)

The project attracted a right mixed bag of marbles, some of the old guard on a re-kindle duty and a new breed of passion led naughties clubber. Some of which adopted the "I don't feel the cold" glam while others worked the northern artic expedition look.

The luscious and distinguished voice of Annie Mac arched round the venue as she reignited a musical spirit to the night. She bashed out her electronic sounds and even dropped some revitalized tracks including "Liquids" – 'Sweet harmony' and the 'The Bomb' by the "Bucketheads" which exposed 1000s of wide eyes and teeth revealing smiles. The anomaly in the set which was still enjoyed by most was the urban sounds of "dead prez" – Bigger than Hip Hop, Hip Hop, Hip Hop, The uber-heavey base generated a few dance offs and a bump and grind or two.

The faultless set from Erol Alkan kept his t-shirt wearing cult happy. The intensity of the evening was by this point at an optimum.

As the indie pitch of Bolt Action Five introduced the final set and the sounds of "Lost in a K Hole" blasted out, Kissy Sell Out took the crowd on a bumpy, jacking ride.   

The Warehouse Project 07 has found the perfect habitat to successfully chuck un-miss able liaisons. Let's hope the "Factory" side project provides continuous good times in 08 – Even if it doesn't assemble the same response– lets hope for a September Piccadilly return.