Agree WHP was the weaker this year, but it's 18 years established now - albeit growing in size across 4 venues - so has earned its rep. I can't pretend to know much about London clubbing but does Drumsheds have the same backstory? Genuine qu.
Also, Manchester is definitely having a moment right now (nice to live nearby completely by accident). It'll no doubt pass, it's the north after all. We're not allowed nice things.