
Live Gig


The Alchemist + Konny Kon
Upgraded from Band On The Wall to Manchester Academy to accommodate a bigger crowd. DJ support will come from Konny

Amie Blu / Deaf Institute
Amie Blu is a hotly-tipped 20 year-old singer, songwriter and musician of French heritage based in South East London whoblends R&B, Soul
Earl Sweatshirt

Jaubi & Tara Lily
Read 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
I'm overjoyed to be joining this huge Manchester line up on October 4th. My set is due to finish just

Kessoncoda / YES
West 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


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

UNKLE / Gorilla
Lavelle: “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.

BLK ODYSSY / Deaf Institute
BLK 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

Greenfinguz album launch @ The Hip Hop Chip Shop
BUY TICKETS Greenfinguz – The Art Of Mess album launch Music created in anguish with a side-eye to revolution. Greenfinguz

Lowkey
Lowkey returns to Manchester's Blues Kitchen, in support of Soundtrack To The Struggle 3.
The Herbaliser Band
Way back In January 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample- based beatmaking duo from Twickenham,

Kneecap

Say She She / Albert Hall
Kofi Stone / Gorilla
Inspired by his Grandad’s poetry, Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and

Akemi Fox
Akemi Fox is one of the north’s most soothing alternative R&B artists. Standing out for all the right reasons, her

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

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

Black Sheep

Sonnyjim w/ Sleazy F Baby & Sindysman
UK Rap aficionado Sonnyjim is coming to Stage & Radio for a headline show this Dec, Sleazy F Baby &

Pique Roscoe, Blind Mic, Treks & Conduit / Stage & Radio
Manchester's rising talent Pique Roscoe - joined by, Blind Mic, Treks & Conduit, expect an evening of authentic UK Hip-Hop/Rap.

Earthgang / Gorilla

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Band / Band On The Wall
Band 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
As 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
Presented by Moovin Festival We are delighted to announce a “udderly” fantastic line up within the awe-inspiring surroundings of Manchester Cathedral

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


Pama International perform Trojan Songbook / Band On The Wall
Pama 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
Rome 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
Louie 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
UrbanArtistry are passionate about Street Art and Graffiti, which is why they are thrilled to bring you a monthly movie

Loose Ends / Blues Kitchen
This February, we welcome Loose Ends, one of the standout UK soul bands of the 1980s, to our concert hall.

MIKE / Gorilla
MIKE 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
Panjabi Hit Squad, the dynamic duo of Rav & Dee, are the pioneers of the global Desi Beats sound. Known

NAO

Jalen Ngonda / Albert Hall

Bab L’Bluz / YES

Steel Pulse and The Selecter / Albert Hall
We’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

Fred Wesley & The New JBs / Blues Kitchen

Poppy Ajudha / YES
South 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

Lynda Dawn / Deaf Institute
Excellent news for Manchester soul heads as Lynda lands in the city at the end of March.


Kofi Stone / New Century
Playground 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
Super 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

Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane (Habibi Funk) / Band On The Wall
Listen 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

Origami Tsunami, Arshaq Malik + Malaise / The Castle

JoeJas – Left Handed Bandit / Withington Public Hall
Rapper/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
“Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to an icon
