DJ RICK PARKER
Uplifting House Music Across Manchester & Beyond
For more than 20 years, DJ Rick Parker has been a familiar name on Manchester’s house music scene, playing uplifting piano house, funky house and vocal house at clubs, bars, Pride events and festivals across Manchester, the UK and beyond.
Known for reading the crowd rather than relying on pre-planned playlists, Rick builds every set live. No two nights are ever the same. Instead, the music develops naturally, responding to the atmosphere and the energy on the dancefloor.
A regular DJ at The Eagle Manchester for many years, Rick has become known for uplifting house music, hands-in-the-air moments and dancefloors that stay busy until the very last track. Whether playing an intimate venue or a packed Pride event, the focus is always the same: great music, great energy and an unforgettable night.
The Sound of Rick Parker
Every set is different. Every dancefloor is unique.
Whether you’re reliving a great night out or looking for your next soundtrack, you’ll find a selection of house mixes inspired by more than two decades behind the decks.
Expect uplifting piano house, funky house, vocal classics and plenty of hands-in-the-air moments.
Want more? Explore Rick’s DJ mixes and hear the full journey.
Upcoming Gigs
From Manchester’s LGBTQ+ venues to Pride weekends and guest appearances across the UK, here’s where you can catch DJ Rick Parker behind the decks next.
July 10 2026 | 10:30pm-Late
After more than a year away, long-time Eagle DJ Rick Parker returns to The Eagle Manchester. From uplifting piano house and funky house to vocal classics and hands-in-the-air moments, expect a night of house music mixed live, just as it should be.
August 30 2026 | 8pm-1am
Join me at The Eagle Manchester on the Sunday of Manchester Village Pride for a night of uplifting piano house, funky house and vocal house. I’ll be playing from 8pm until 1am, before David Ritson takes over to keep the party going until 6am.
"No two dancefloors are ever the same.
That’s why no two DJ sets should be either.”
Every set is mixed live and shaped by the people in front of me. I don’t arrive with a pre-planned playlist.
I read the room, build the energy and let the music evolve naturally from start to finish.
