What's On
International music convention WOMEX comes to Manchester this October, after the city won its bid to host on behalf of the UK and Ireland.
Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra throw down the hits and the history of jungle and drum and bass in a celebratory live performance.
To Kill A King celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Cannibals With Cutlery, kicking off a six-date tour at Yes.
Australian electro-pop-rap collective Haiku Hands play Canvas this January in support of their new album Pleasure Beast.
Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners kick off the year as they mean to go on, banging out 90’s dance classics for the local, loyal, diehard ravers.
Guy Barker combines orchestral sweep with swing and a string of fine soloists to re-create and celebrate Miles Davis.
Alondra de la Parra conducts The Hallé in a programme including Debussy and Khachaturian leading into Stravinsky’s The Firebird: Suite (1945).
Chicago’s acclaimed rapper, poet, and social activist Noname comes to Manchester Academy in support of latest album, Sundial.
Scottish indie pop darlings Camera Obscura are out on tour for the first time in five years and new music is on its way.
The Wedding Present’s latest tour sees the band performing ‘Watusi’ in full – together with other classics from their extensive repertoire.
A revelatory evening celebrating the launch of ‘Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ’ by DJ Paulette.
The inaugural Year’s End Festival launches this December. This new day-night festival, with over 46 artists and bands, takes over eight stages across Oxford Road Corridor.
Hurray for the Riff Raff will bring folk rock story-telling and soulful vocals to Deaf Institute this May.
Celebrated trombonist Dennis Rollins takes the stage with RNCM’s Big Band to deliver a toe-tapping evening of standout tunes.
Enigmatic singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Marika Hackman, visits Gorilla in support of latest album, Big Sigh.