Former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist Billy Bibby returns with his new band Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles, complete with a debut EP and 2016 tour. The run of dates finds the co-founder...
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Previewed: Heads Up at The Ruby Lounge
New monthly night to showcase BIMM students BIMM music school is set to host its debut gig night at The Ruby Lounge, the first of a monthly showcase of BIMM and BIMM-affiliated acts. The event,...
The pick of this week’s gigs – 24 January – 30 January
Sunday 24 January - The Corrs and The Shires Manchester Arena The Corrs perform their first Manchester show since 2001 showcasing tracks from their new album White Light as well as some of their...
Previewed: They Might Be Giants at Manchester Academy
After a busy 2015, releasing a new song (and video) every week through their Dial-A-Song project and touring non-stop. The band will hit the UK after a run of gigs on the road in the US and...
Previewed: Steven Wilson at the O2 Apollo
Musician and record producer, Steven Wilson, most commonly known as the founder, leader guitarist, singer and songwriter of the band Porcupine Tree is set to perform at Manchester's O2 Apollo on 29...
Frances announces Deaf Institute gig
After an incredible six months that have seen her nominated for both the Brits Critics’ Choice and BBC Sound of 2016, Frances prepares to release new single Borrowed Time, impacting on Capitol...
Kip Moore announces Manchester Academy gig
Multi-platinum selling country artist Kip Moore has announced a run of UK and Ireland tour dates which will find the singer/songwriter performing at Manchester's Academy. The headlining dates form...
Lake Komo announce Manchester Soup Kitchen gig
Manchester’s own Lake Komo have announced a run of UK tour dates which will find the band performing at the Soup Kitchen. Taking place over the next three months, the tour will see the band embark...
Previewed: Frankie Lee at Manchester’s RNCM
Honey-toned troubadour Frankie Lee returns to the UK this January to support legendary Americana songstress Patty Griffin on her 2016 live dates. After a whistle-stop tour at the end of 2015 to air...
The pick of this week’s gigs – 17 January – 23 January
Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 January - The Maccabees - Albert Hall Out on tour in support of their first ever UK number one album Marks To Prove It, The Maccabees perform at Manchester's Albert Hall....
Previewed: The Temperance Movement at Manchester Academy
British rock’n’rollers The Temperance Movement hit Manchester Academy 2 on the back of their brand new studio album White Bear, which was released on 15 January. The ten track blues-rock album White...
Weezer announce Manchester Academy gig
Weezer have announced a return to the UK with a gig at Manchester Academy. The announcement comes in the run up to the release of their self-titled tenth studio album which the group are...
Previewed: Louis Berry at The Castle
“I want to be the biggest male artist on the planet. You name me one song in the charts right now that says anything about your life or my life. I can’t name ONE! Chart music now is just candy – it...
Tinashe announces Manchester Ritz gig
Tinashe has announced a run of UK dates as part of her Joy Ride World Tour which will find the singer performing a headline show in Manchester at the O2 Ritz. The tour marks the second world tour...
Previewed: Baaba Maal at Manchester Academy
Senegalese music star, cultural warrior, United Nations Ambassador and Grammy nominee Baaba Maal releases his much awaited 11th album The Traveller via Marathon Artists on January 15th 2015. The...