
Live Gig


Jaubi & Tara Lily
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterRead about new single Forgive Me here. Step into a world of transcendental musical fusion with Jaubi and Tara Lily

WHP: Loyle Carner, Yasiin Bey, Children of Zeus, Benji B
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomI'm overjoyed to be joining this huge Manchester line up on October 4th. My set is due to finish just

Kessoncoda / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterWest London’s Kessoncoda are the duo of drummer Tom Sunney and keyboardist Filip Sowa. Standing firm between acoustic tradition and electronica, they are founded on a

Machinedrum / Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterIn support of his new album, 3FOR82. Stream and save here.

Kamasi Washington / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterMulti-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington is taking to our stage on the 15th of October,

UNKLE / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterLavelle: “With the Rōnin Tour, the UNKLE live experience is reimagined within the context of a club environment rather than

Fliptrix + Jazz T / Stage & Radio
In support of new album DRAGONFLY. Read more here.
Ishmael Ensemble / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester
BLK ODYSSY / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterBLK ODYSSY project is pushed by liberation. On his first album under this new moniker, titled BLK VINTAGE, BLK ODYSSY―born

Black Coffee ft Skepta, Kerri Chandler, Tsha, Jayda G & more
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Talib Kweli / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Greenfinguz album launch @ The Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomBUY TICKETS Greenfinguz – The Art Of Mess album launch Music created in anguish with a side-eye to revolution. Greenfinguz

Lowkey
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomLowkey returns to Manchester's Blues Kitchen, in support of Soundtrack To The Struggle 3.
The Herbaliser Band
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomWay back In January 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample- based beatmaking duo from Twickenham,

Kneecap
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, Manchester
Say She She / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterKofi Stone / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterInspired by his Grandad’s poetry, Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and

Akemi Fox
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterAkemi Fox is one of the north’s most soothing alternative R&B artists. Standing out for all the right reasons, her

KOKOROKO / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterKokoroko channel the greats of West Africa through a jazz-rooted approach, building on the foundations laid by Fela Kuti, Tony

Shabaka / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterOn the 27th of November, musician, composer + bandleader (formerly of Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming), SHABAKA aka Shabaka

Black Sheep
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Sonnyjim w/ Sleazy F Baby & Sindysman
UK Rap aficionado Sonnyjim is coming to Stage & Radio for a headline show this Dec, Sleazy F Baby &

Zineswap launch: Kid Acne live & Living Room Dance Club DJ / NOMA
NOMA 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester
Pique Roscoe, Blind Mic, Treks & Conduit / Stage & Radio
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United KingdomManchester's rising talent Pique Roscoe - joined by, Blind Mic, Treks & Conduit, expect an evening of authentic UK Hip-Hop/Rap.

Earthgang / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Band / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBand on the Wall is thrilled to present the Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti. Renowned for his relentless energy and powerful,

Mud Morganfield: Son of Muddy Waters / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAs the eldest son of blues legend Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield is a multi-award-winning artist and world-renowned bluesman whose performances

Todd Terje & Mr Scruff + Werkha + Andrea Trout / Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street, ManchesterPresented by Moovin Festival We are delighted to announce a “udderly” fantastic line up within the awe-inspiring surroundings of Manchester Cathedral

JPEGMAFIA / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester14+ Multi-talented experimental rapper, producer, performer, and leader of the underground rap scene, JPEGMAFIA (Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, “Peggy”) is coming to Manchester

E L U C I D / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterStream and download his latest (and Fat Possum debut) REVELATOR, here.

Pama International perform Trojan Songbook / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomPama International’s deep connection with Trojan Records began in 2006 when they became the first new band to sign with

Rome Streetz & Daringer / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomRome Streetz, celebrated for his razor-sharp bars and vivid storytelling, teams up with Daringer, the production mastermind behind Griselda's signature

Louie Vega’s Elements of Life / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterLouie Vega’s Elements of Life project is nothing short of a live global phenomenon, boasting a Grammy Award, three albums, a 2007

NEXT: A Primer On Urban Painting (20th Anniversary) film showing + director Pablo Aravena / Cultplex
cultplex 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United KingdomUrbanArtistry are passionate about Street Art and Graffiti, which is why they are thrilled to bring you a monthly movie

Blah Records presents: It’s Them!
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Loose Ends / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThis February, we welcome Loose Ends, one of the standout UK soul bands of the 1980s, to our concert hall.

MIKE / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterMIKE is a talented artist known for his unique blend of hip-hop and experimental music. With thought-provoking lyrics and innovative

Panjabi Hit Squad / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomPanjabi Hit Squad, the dynamic duo of Rav & Dee, are the pioneers of the global Desi Beats sound. Known

NAO
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, Manchester
Jalen Ngonda / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester
FLO / MCR Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Bab L’Bluz / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, Manchester
Steel Pulse and The Selecter / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterWe’re pleased to welcome Birmingham-based reggae outfit Steel Pulse to Albert Hall, celebrating 50 years since their formation in 1975! To music

Nubiyan Twist & Plantfood / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom
FKA Twigs / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester
Fred Wesley & The New JBs / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Poppy Ajudha / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterSouth London singer-songwriter Poppy Ajudha lures you in with her soothing R&B vocals, and next thing you know, you’re a

Jungle Brothers / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Lynda Dawn / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterExcellent news for Manchester soul heads as Lynda lands in the city at the end of March.

Kamasi Washington / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterRescheduled date.

Kofi Stone / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterPlayground rap battles, handmade mixtape cover art and a Birmingham upbringing are just a few of the elements that make

Fiesta Groovement @ Freight Island – Sparkz & Pitch 92, Jenna G, DJ Rasp, La Presidenta, DJAY ANA MAY
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterSuper happy to announce Fiesta Groovement with our fam Freight Island and Contrast Entertainment - hip hop, soul and tropical sounds. Sparkz & Pitch 92 celebrate

Greentea Peng / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester
Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane (Habibi Funk) / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomListen to the Groovement podcast [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCynRetE8W4?si=dW-ubbZidTmwsf1Y&w=560&h=315] Both hailing from Beirut, Charif Megarbane and Rogér Fakhr represent two generations of

THE LOX / MCR Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Origami Tsunami, Arshaq Malik + Malaise / The Castle

Tyler The Creator / Co-Op Live
Co-Op Live Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way,, Manchester
JoeJas – Left Handed Bandit / Withington Public Hall
Withington Public Hall 2 Burton Rd, Withington,, ManchesterRapper/producer JoeJas becomes the Left Handed Bandit, masked up and traveling throughout UK venues! Bringing his off the wall sounds,

Lady Wray / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom“Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to an icon
