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Paula Cole

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Hmltd

Born in the club, Blitzkrieg is the clarion call of a new sound, which the band call GÖTHERDÄMMERUNG, or ÜberGöth.

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

Dead Butterflies

An electronic screamo / modern DIY emo-revival band from Fort Worth, Texas.

Yes, Manchester

Funke and the Two Tone Baby

A multi-instrumentalist who combines original songwriting, guitar, harmonica and electronics.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Dream Wife

The pop punk trio - Alice, Bella & Rakel - Dream Wife formed within the walls of art university in Brighton.

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

The Whiskey Brothers

The Whiskey Brothers from Derbyshire. Two Brothers, Howard and George. Two guitars, Two vocals and one kick drum.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Who Was Marie Nordlinger, Proust's From Manchester'

Dr Cynthia Gamble introduces us to Marie Nordlinger (1876-1961), the talented, polyglot artist and sculptor from Manchester who was in regular correspondence wi…

Cross Street Chapel, Manchester

Bradley Marshall

Bradley Marshall at The Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Another Country $$$$

Manchester based duo - Another Country $$$$. Live electronic music and visual art.

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

The Meffs

Since exploding onto the UK scene in 2019, The Meffs - aka Lily on vocals/guitar and Lewis on drums/backing vocals - have built up a reputation as purveyors of…

Gorilla, Manchester

British Birds

British Birds is a DIY melancholic psych-pop band from Chorley, England, characterized by catchy hooks, lullaby-like melodies, and a sobering melancholy.

Yes, Manchester

Coilguns

Initially coming from the DIY hardcore scene, Coilguns have crafted since then their very own blend of pissed-off punk and extatic noise-rock.

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

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Saul Williams

A One-Off Spoken Word Summer Slam with the legendary Saul Williams.

Gorilla, Manchester

Bella Poarch

Infinitely fascinating and unpredictable, Bella Poarch is a true force of nature. Not only the world’s third-biggest TikTok star (with over 76 million followers…

Gorilla, Manchester

Dog Unit

London instrumental quartet Dog Unit's reverb-drenched post-rock and electronica leans just as heavily on the tune-first, purist pop qualities of Burt Bacharach…

The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester

Britallica - Britney Spears Metal Tribute

Britallica is the worlds first metal tribute to Britney Spears a high-energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging metal attitude.

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Funkademia la Classica

Brought to you by the people behind Manchester's longest ever running clubnight - Funkademia - this spin off is an early doors event of classic Funkademia tunes…

Withington Public Hall And Institute, Manchester

Ken Yates

Canadian singer, songwriter and musician.

Night & Day, Manchester

Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate

Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. Acclaimed stand up Kemah Bob takes their unmissable, critically acclaimed debut stand-up show on tour after a sel…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Kemah Bob

Giraffes. VHS porn. Ketamine-infused breast milk. Acclaimed stand-up Kemah Bob (The Guardian's 10 Best Comedy Shows of 2024) returns with her much-anticipated s…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Blue Bendy

Blue Bendy have struck a balance between being obviously skilled musicians, writing complex, layered, overlapping and ambitious compositions, while also utilisi…

Gullivers, Manchester

The Jam UK

The Jam UK are a Gloucestershire-based tribute band dedicated to capturing the raw energy, sound, and spirit of legendary British band The Jam.

Lions Den, Manchester

Jim E Brown

Poet and Artist/Activist Jim E. Brown was born in Manchester on September 10, 2001, just one day before the 911.

Gorilla, Manchester

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Storm Seeker

When Storm Seeker takes the stage, resistance is futile. Driven by the timeless sounds of hurdy-gurdies and flutes, the German five-piece blends the dangers and…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Wille and the Bandits

Essentially Wille and the Bandits is a classic blues rock three piece much in the vain of Cream or The Jimi Hendrix experience.

Night & Day, Manchester

Lostalone

LostAlone are coming to the UK to celebrate 20 years of Say No To The World,

Yes, Manchester

Shakatak

After a number of successful top-twenty singles in the UK, the band went on to score unprecedented international success with the release of the classic ‘Nightb…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Chris Cantrill: Rewilding

Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Iclewick FM) brings his Edinburgh Comedy Award winning show about community, vengeance and custard on tour!

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Carsie Blanton

A radical folk artist, Carsie's infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Iluka

ILUKA is an Australian-born, now American-based singer/songwriter who is known for her soulful vocals and her Dolly meets Stevie visual style.

Yes, Manchester

Cian Downing

21st-century mod Cian Downing and his backing band will hit the road again in 2027 to promote the release of Cian's second album,No Place to be Young.Cian's ble…

Gullivers, Manchester

Dallahan

Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey.…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Dead On A Sunday

Darkwave rock from Denver, Colorado. Dead On A Sunday was formed in early 2021 by artist/producer Ross Ryan.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Alice Faye

Scottish singer-songwriter and pianist.

Gullivers, Manchester

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Rachel Croft

Featured on Netflix and BBC 2, Rachel Croft is an "emotive and uncompromising alternative artist at the top of her game” (Atwood Magazine) with a vocal range th…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan

Created by Gordon Chapman-Fox, the Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan is a musical project that explores this history and its reverberations today.

Gorilla, Manchester

Bokassa

Fresh off the back of their European stadium run this summer with Metallica and Ghost, we're stoked to welcome Norwegian stonerpunks Bokassa to Bristol this Dec…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Flook

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Salvador Sobral

Salvador Sobral is a Portuguese singer. He participated in several music festivals and holds the record for the most points ever scored at Eurovision.He represe…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Sadness / Chalk Hands

Born in Mexico City, Damián Antón Ojeda began the Sadness project while living in Illinois, and has charted a prolific musical path, having released 18 albums,…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Sadness

Sadness is an atmospheric black metal and blackgaze project created by Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist Damián Antón Ojeda.

Yes, Manchester

Nizlopi

Nizlopi is the Anglo-Irish duo of Luke Concannon and John Parker, best known for their chart-topping hit “The JCB Song”, and the unique connection they create w…

Yes, Manchester

Boy in Space

Shimmering pop built on honesty, heartache and a hint of starry-eyed wonder.

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

Harry Baker: Tender

As in ripe for the taking. As in a heart swelled to twice its size. As in soft. As in delicious.

New Century Hall, Manchester

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William The Conqueror

Once a treasure of the folk circuit, Ruarri Joseph has been leading a double existence, 4 studio albums in under the moniker Ruarri Joseph the singer created Wi…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Lee Peart

After years of warming up for some of the biggest TV shows, Lee Peart is stepping centre stage and hogging the limelight for himself, as he brings his debut sta…

Home, Manchester

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Cirith Ungol

Coming off the heels of their latest album Dark Parade, the mighty legends of epic doom from the USA have announced their retirement from live touring, but not…

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Rioghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet

Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet return with a bold and celebratory chapter in the journey of one of the most electrifying and genre-defying live acts performin…

The Monastery, Manchester