Can I get a drum-roll please ahead of the announcement that the mighty Initialize is back, back, BACK at The Middlesbrough Empire this September.

This night promises to be all manner of magnificent with a line-up that is headed up by DJ Sek. This Greek god is based in Athens and has held residencies is clubs such as Barouge, Figaro and Vanilla. In short: he’s the bomb! He’ll be ably supported by a roster of classy acts such as that wonderful bouncy house DJ from the north-west John Neal (pictured). Also coming along for the ride will be Matrix B2B Ollie B, MC Stompin, MC Finchy, Quest B2B Red. Other names will also be added to bill that will be spinning the best in house, techno, hardcore/hardstyle, EDM, and hard dance.

Initialize, Friday 26 September, Empire, Middlesbrough, 7pm-4am, from £15, skiddle.com