Back on the road following a previous sold out UK tour, Fuse ODG is set to hit Manchester Academy on 16 November. Fuse has recently released his latest single Top Of My Charts, produced by award winning Ghanaian producer Killbeatz and written by Fuse ODG in the U.S....
Tuesday 10 November - Lonely The Brave - Manchester Club Academy The Days War, their critically acclaimed debut album, went into the top 15 of the UK albums chart on release. Known for their incredible live shows, including a recent joint headlining tour with...
It's not uncommon to hear of unusual happenings on Friday the 13th dismissed as total 'Garbage', but it seems this time those naysayers couldn't be more right. On Friday 13 November, Manchester Academy will witness the reawakening of a dormant presence in Rock'N'Roll...
Sunday 1 November - Nailed It! - The Castle Ben Williams' excellent monthly Nailed It! returns to The Castle featuring Martin Connor, Paul Bytheway and the outstandingly talented Lily Jo. Tickets £4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TClyrvqSYw Monday 2 November -...
Sunday 25 October - Lauren Aquilina - The Ruby Lounge After a whirlwind of self-releases and sold-out headline shows int the UK and US, Lauren Aquilina performs at Manchester's Ruby Lounge following the release of her new EP Ocean (9 October). Tickets £9 plus booking...
Manchester Academy have announced a run of UK and Ireland dates which will see the foursome performing at Manchester’s Academy on 10 March 2016. Wolf Alice (Ellie Rowsell, Joff Oddie, Theo Ellis, Joel Amey) recently performed a sell out UK tour which saw them appear...
Following the release of their self-titled debut album, Nothing But Thieves are set to perform at Manchester’s Academy 3 on the opening night of a 13-date run of shows. Nothing But Thieves entered 2015 as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands, buoyed by 2015 tips...
Glasgow-based country duo Raintown are set for a busy week with the highly anticipated second album Writing On The Wall set for release on 9 October and then a run of tour dates which sees the award winning group perform at Manchester Academy 3 on 14 October. In their...
Grimes has announced a UK tour for March 2016 which will see her performing at Manchester Academy on 12th March. The tour marks her first headline dates since 2012. The self-taught producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist’s live performances have been described by...
Wednesday 7 October - Johnny Marr - Albert Hall Manchester legend Johnny Marr performs a hometown show at the Albert Hall following a huge summer performing with The Who and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. The Smiths' guitarist continues to enjoy huge solo...
There’s a buzz about Peace. Their fanbase continues to grow, their shows are garnering further praise. Just six months ago they sold out three nights at the Deaf Institute and last night they performed to a sold out (and frenzied) Manchester Academy 1. Before Peace...
Manchester Grime talent Bugzy Malone has announced a short run of dates culminating in a performance at Manchester Academy 2 on 3 December. The artist, who has recently picked up Best Breakthrough Artist at this year's GRM Daily Rated Awards, quickly sold out his last...
Legendary Prog group Spock’s Beard are set to perform at Manchester’s Club Academy on 3 October following the release of their recent twelfth studio album The Oblivion Particle. The gig forms a part of their 16-date run of shows in Europe. New studio album The...
Hurts have announced a European tour which will see them perform over 20 shows in February and March 2016, marking their biggest tour to date. Earlier this year Hurts returned to the stage to perform two intimate showcases in London and Berlin to a handful of...
Clean Cut Kid has announced a run of UK tour dates for November. The Liverpool quartet (Mike Halls, Evelyn Halls, Saul Godman and Ross Higginson) saw their debut release Vitamin C receive widespread radio support and be championed by the likes of Annie Mac, Huw...