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September Soul – Mali Hayes, Tsana, Isaac Malibu + Kiké
Band on the WallM4
Tomorrow20:00
Music · r&b, soul, neo-soul, vocal
Curated by Malibu Sessions, join us at Band on the Wall on the Autumn Equinox to witness a fantastic night of R&B/Soul, welcoming in the new season. With music made to warm your…
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Sat 26 Sept

2 events

Andrew J. Boyer
Matt & Phred'sM4
Sat 26 Sept17:00
Music · 60m
Jazz
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20th Anniversary Tribute to Ali Farka Touré – Samba Touré
Band on the WallM4
Sat 26 Sept19:00
Music
Marking 20 years since the passing of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré, his former bandmate and protégé Samba Touré returns to celebrate the music that shaped his life…
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Sun 27 Sept

1 event

The Phantoms
The Bridgewater HallM2
Sun 27 Sept19:30
Theatre
Concert at The Bridgewater Hall
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Tue 29 Sept

1 event

Luson
Matt & Phred'sM4
Tue 29 Sept20:00
Music · 180m
Jazz
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Wed 30 Sept

1 event

Freya Ridings
The Bridgewater HallM2
Wed 30 Sept19:00
Theatre
Concert at The Bridgewater Hall
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Fri 16 Oct

2 events

Megan Dixon Hood + Alesund
Band on the WallM4
Fri 16 Oct19:00
Music
After the success of 2023’s 10 date co-headline tour, Megan Dixon-Hood and Ålesund are joining forces once again, to bring brand new musical offerings to the stage. Expect soaring…
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This Flight Tonight: Joni Mitchell
WatersideM33
Fri 16 Oct19:30
Theatre
Experience the timeless music of Joni Mitchell live at Waterside with This Flight Tonight, an intimate acoustic tribute celebrating one of the greatest songwriters of all time…
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Sat 17 Oct

2 events

Pet Needs + Keep Flying + So Good
Band on the WallM4
Sat 17 Oct19:00
Theatre
Founded by brothers Johnny and George Marriott, PET NEEDS’ career has been sky-rocketing ever since the release of their acclaimed debut ‘Fractured Party Music’ back in 2021. From…
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Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening
WatersideM33
Sat 17 Oct20:00
Theatre · 90m
Now, in his most intimate tour to date, Russell takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of an extraordinary life – from chart-topping success to surviving not one, but…
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Tue 20 Oct

1 event

Button Masher
Band on the WallM4
Tue 20 Oct20:00
Music
Jake Silverman, also known as Button Masher, is a GRAMMY-winning arranger, electronic musician, composer and educator. In 2018, Silverman began to experiment with combining Jazz…
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Sat 24 Oct

2 events

Quratulain Balouch
RNCMM13
Sat 24 Oct19:00
Music
Pakistani star Quratulain Balouch delivers an evening of soulful vocals and fusion music with her band
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Andy Fairweather Low
WatersideM33
Sat 24 Oct19:30
Theatre · 90m
Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as 'Bend Me Shape Me', 'Hello Suzy', '( If…
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Wed 28 Oct

1 event

Saigon Soul Revival
Band on the WallM4
Wed 28 Oct19:30
Music
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Soul Revival (SSR) has been bringing alternative pre-1975 music from Saigon back to the stage since 2016. Through electrifying live performances…
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Fri 30 Oct

1 event

Amber Prothero
The YardM8
Fri 30 Oct10:00
Music · Theatre
acoustic, amber prothero, emerging talent, live music, manchester gig, pop, singer songwriter, soul music
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Sat 31 Oct

1 event

Elder Island
Band on the WallM4
Sat 31 Oct19:00
Music
When Elder Island went into the studio to record the followup to their critically acclaimed 2021 album, Swimming Static, they were determined to “turn everything on its head”. The…
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Tue 3 Nov

1 event

Factory Spotlight: Melodies on the Mic
Factory InternationalM3
Tue 3 Nov19:00
Theatre · 210m
Melodies On the Mic is a music platform built on a simple idea: music connects most powerfully through melody and shared experience. The event brings audiences together through…
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Sun 8 Nov

1 event

Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids
Band on the WallM4
Sun 8 Nov19:30
Music · Theatre
Idris Ackamoor is an alto and tenor saxophonist, composer, pianist, percussionist, actor, and tap dancer. He is the Founder/Artistic Director of the jazz and world music ensemble…
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Thu 12 Nov

1 event

The Carrivick Sisters
WatersideM33
Thu 12 Nov19:30
Theatre
Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing music together, and at a live show the stage becomes an extension of their kitchen; welcoming you into a warm…
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Sat 14 Nov

1 event

underscores
Factory InternationalM3
Sat 14 Nov19:00
Theatre
Hyperpop star underscores brings the GALLERIA tour to Aviva Studios underscores announces the GALLERIA tour with a stop at Aviva Studios, celebrating her acclaimed third album U…
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Sun 15 Nov

1 event

Brymo Live + special guest Ossy Brown
Band on the WallM4
Sun 15 Nov19:00
Music
Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, professionally known as Brymo, is one of Africa’s most compelling, brilliant, and fiercely independent musical voices. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria…
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Fri 20 Nov

1 event

Ron Pope
Band on the WallM4
Fri 20 Nov19:00
Music
Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed…
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Sat 21 Nov

2 events

Gig: Faint Red Star – Live
Manchester Central LibraryM2
Sat 21 Nov15:00
Talk · 60m
On Saturday 21st November, rising electronic duo Faint Red Star will perform an intimate matinee show at the Henry Watson Music Library. Faint Red Star are a duo born in…
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Opus Kink
Band on the WallM4
Sat 21 Nov19:00
Music
Brighton indie juggernauts Opus Kink announce debut LP ‘The Sweet Goodbye’ (pre-order here), set for release July 31st via So Recordings (Placebo, Enter Shikari, Deadletter, Big…
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Thu 26 Nov

1 event

Roukaya B Presents: Roukaya
Band on the WallM4
Thu 26 Nov20:00
Music
As featured on BBC Radio Manchester and BBC’s Little Mix: The Search, Roukaya B is a genre-blurring vocal powerhouse and songwriter from Manchester, UK – fusing jazz, rap and soul…
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Sat 28 Nov

2 events

La Fiesta x Smooth Edge
Band on the WallM4
Sat 28 Nov18:00
Music
Every Saturday, The Copper Bar heats up at La Fiesta: a vibrant, free celebration of global sounds and feel-good energy! Expect a lively mix of Afrobeat, Reggae, Funk, Soul Latin…
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Young Knives
Band on the WallM4
Sat 28 Nov19:00
Music
Young Knives is an English indie rock band hailing from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Formed in 1998, the band consists of Henry Dartnall on guitar and vocals, Thomas…
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Sun 29 Nov

1 event

Leenalchi
Band on the WallM4
Sun 29 Nov19:00
Music
Leenalchi’s music doesn’t ask to be understood, it asks to be felt. Drawing from the ancient Korean storytelling tradition of pansori, the band transforms centuries-old vocal…
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Thu 3 Dec

1 event

The Fell / Billy Sheehan
Band on the WallM4
Thu 3 Dec19:00
Music
The Fell is a modern rock powerhouse fronted by dynamic vocalist Toby Rand, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, acclaimed producer/guitarist Mike Krompass and explosive…
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Thu 7 Jan

2 events

The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul – Early Show
Band on the WallM4
Thu 7 Jan17:15
Music
The Jazz Room invites you to honor the legacy of Marvin Gaye in a special tribute edition. Famous for his silky, hypnotic vocals and unmistakable emotional depth, Marvin remains…
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The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul – Late Show
Band on the WallM4
Thu 7 Jan19:15
Music
The Jazz Room invites you to honor the legacy of Marvin Gaye in a special tribute edition. Famous for his silky, hypnotic vocals and unmistakable emotional depth, Marvin remains…
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Mon 1 Feb

1 event

The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Band on the WallM4
Mon 1 Feb19:30
Theatre
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound manifested itself into a unique musical…
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Thu 4 Feb

1 event

Bywater Call
Band on the WallM4
Thu 4 Feb19:30
Music
Toronto’s Bywater Call are a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band fronted by the extraordinary voice of Meghan Parnell. UK Blues Award nominees and Classic…
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Sun 28 Feb

1 event

The Whiskey Brothers
Band on the WallM4
Sun 28 Feb19:00
Music
Back by popular demand! The Whiskey Brothers are a powerhouse folk-rock duo from the heart of Derbyshire, delivering a raw, high-energy sound that’s captivating audiences…
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Wed 3 Mar

1 event

Bone Machine play the music of Tom Waits
Band on the WallM4
Wed 3 Mar19:30
Music
BONE MACHINE are a band of internationally renowned touring and recording musicians that perform a rebrand, melancholic, and punk jazz set of Tom Waits songs. The band comprises…
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Sun 28 Mar

1 event

Moses Boyd
Band on the WallM4
Sun 28 Mar19:00
Music
Mercury Prize-shortlisted, MOBO Award-winning drummer, composer and producer Moses Boyd returns with his first album in six years. Songs For Sinners is the record Boyd has been…
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Mon 12 Apr

1 event

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly
LowryM50
Mon 12 Apr20:00
Theatre · 100m
Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes. Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting…
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Sat 29 May

1 event

Lindisfarne
RNCMM13
Sat 29 May19:00
Theatre
The Queen's Hall is delighted to welcome to Edinburgh the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by…
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Sun 4 Jul

1 event

Very Santana
Band on the WallM4
Sun 4 Jul19:00
Music
Step into the world of Carlos Santana and experience the music, the sound and the spirit of one of the greatest guitar legends of all time. Very Santana takes you on a musical…
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