Live Gig
Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Quartet
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom2 nights
A Night of Sade, performed by Yemi Bolatiwa @ Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomImage: Charlotte Wellings Manchester based vocalist Yemi Bolatiwa has put together a seven-piece band to perform a collection Sade’s seminal
Moods of Marvin with Kemani Anderson & The Soul City Five
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomSicaria Sound
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAgbeko
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMJF: Yemi Bolatiwa, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, Rebecca Nash
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterDJs Pablo Blanquito Danielle Moore Manchester Jazz Festival Day 1
MJF: Nubiyan Twist, Camilla George, Yaatri
Escape To Freight Island Manchester+ Back Chat Brass, Young Pilgrims + Rafe’s Dilemma, Marco Woolf DJs Debra Richards (Worldwide FM) Harkirit Boparai (Jazzdance!) Manchester
MJF: Mali Hayes + Untold Orchestra, Ubunye, Binker Golding Band
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterTwisted Tubes, Break Out Brass + Nishla Smith Quintet, John Pope Quintet DJs From MCR With Love: Jenna G Manchester
Secret Night Gang
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomKinKai @ Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomHorace Andy
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAretha’s Anthems by Black Voices Quintet
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomSmoove & Turrell
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomCrazy P Soundsytem
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAbnormal Sleepz @ Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMahalia
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterMulti BRIT Award nominated UK singer-songwriter Mahalia makes a very special live appearance at Manchester’s Gorilla on 17 August 2021 as part of
Arrested Development
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterGrammy Award winning hip hop legends Arrested Development will be bringing their unmistakable sound to Manchester on 1 September 2021.
Pan Amsterdam @ YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterThe esteemed trumpeter/rapper/Iggy Pop bandleader and songwriter takes to the road in support of second full length album, Ha Chu,
Club Orchestra & Jamie Groovement: East V West Coast
I'll be delving into the history of east and west coast hip hop as Club Orchestra go for live renditions.
Arlo Parks
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterArlo Parks has announced a 27 date headline UK and European tour to support the release of debut album ‘Collapsed
Brand New Heavies @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomfUnKin the UK tour!
Nubiyan Twist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester9 piece musical collective Nubiyan Twist bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music to the
Mammal Hands
The Stoller Hallseed.
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterFormerly known as SEED Ensemble, seed. is a Mercury Award nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie
Oscar Jerome
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester++ Rescheduled show, original tickets valid for this new date ++ Oscar Jerome has been honing his craft as a
Shakka
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterPlatinum-selling artist Shakka has announced a Manchester date at Gorilla to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated debut album
IAMDDB
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomChildren Of Zeus @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMassive hometown gig for Konny Kon and Tyler Daley.
DRS + EVABEE @ Gorton Monastery
Gorton Monastery Gorton Lane, Manchester, United KingdomSupport: EVA BEE
Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) + MF Robots
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMusic motivates at the most primal level. You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the
Nubya Garcia @ Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterNOW WAVE PRESENTSNUBYA GARCIA+ guests Live at Gorilla, Manchester Rescheduled date: November 3rd 2021 – all tickets remain valid. Nubya Garcia is an award-winning saxophonist
Matthew Halsall @ Stoller Hall
The Stoller HallMr Jukes and Barney Artist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes
Alfa Mist @ 02 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomTickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back
Roy Ayers / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomYou need a description?
Jay Electronica / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom'Nuff said.
Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMic Righteous / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomTertia May / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomTribute to Lee Scratch Perry: Mad Professor, Omar Perry & Earl 16
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMad Professor plays tribute to his friend touring the UK to celebrate his life in his own unique dub style.
Oddisee / Blues Kitchen CANCELLED
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.
Abstract Orchestra does Dilla / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomIt's Dilla month once again, and Abstract Orchestra (who have recently toured and recorded with Slum Village) take to the
Emma-Jean Thackray / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomYellow by Emma-Jean Thackray
Maverick Sabre / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomMF Robots / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomShabazz Palaces @ Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterA triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.
De La Soul with full band / O2 Apollo
O2 Apollo Stockport Rd, Manchester, United KingdomAsian Dub Foundation + Pandit G
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFrom BOTW: Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines
Kenny Thomas + Acantha Lang + Soul Central DJs
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated soul singer takes to the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut
Jehst
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomOne of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene
Nikitch & Kuna Maze + Mango Thomas
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBand on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
Allysha Joy
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAllysha's new album, Torn:Tonic, is out now on First Word Records.
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterTimings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their
George Clinton + Ibibio Sound Machine, DJ Woody, more
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterStill the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.
Automatic
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPost-punk, Stones Throw-signed three piece Automatic headline a trio of new bands.
Action Bronson, The Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt and Lord Apex
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomShalamar + Odyssey
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley St, ManchesterThis event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As
Ghost- Note + DJ Jamie Groovement
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomI'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.
Run The Jewels
O2 Victoria Warehouse Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, United KingdomAnchorsong + re:tract
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPlus support from re:tract Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer,
Macy Gray
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterTLC
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterNewen Afrobeat
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomWe present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterKamaal Williams and Yazz Ahmed (Salaam Festival presents)
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPart of the Salaam Festival. An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and
Surprise Chef @ YES 25 AUG 2022
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterNewly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.
Oddisee & Good Compny
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomBrooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee's music draws
Durand Jones and the Indications
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPrivate Space by Durand Jones & The Indications
Matthew Halsall YES Residency
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterGondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES' Pink Room.
Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom" Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living
Obongjayar
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomWith a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed solo EPs (XL Recordings) and collaborations (Little Simz, Danny Brown, Richard Russell), Obongjayar
Moonchild + Emmavie
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomMoonchild return to Band on the Wall, fresh from releasing their latest LP ‘Starfruit’. ‘Starfruit’ is the fifth album from
Ida Nielsen (NPG) & The Funkbots
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBassist Ida Nielsen’s life was turned upside down when music legend Prince discovered her in August 2010. Shortly after, she
COOPS – Lost Soul Album Launch
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomCoops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of
Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomGlasgow’s powerhouse DJ/producer showcases the vast pool of rising jazz talent in the city with an intimate performance and ethereal
Kojey Radical
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterOff the back of his landmark debut LP, Reason To Smile, Kojey returns to Manchester.
Kendrick Lamar
AO Arena Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, ManchesterIlla J & Harleighblu
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomFresh from making their first LP together, Harleighblue and Illa J embark upon a UK tour to spread their collaborative
Jeru The Damaja
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomLee Fields + James Hunter + Jalen NGonda
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Daptone and Big Crown king of soul returns to Manchester in support of his newest LP, Sentimental Fool. You'll
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club: Renegade Brass Band
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomOur Sheffield pals RBB return to Craig's BOTW stage. Check their music on Bandcamp.
Tungusku
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe new incarnation of Tungusku make their live debut. They'll be performing tracks from the Direction Of Travel EP and
Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique & RA The Rugged Man
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomVinnie Paz, Immortal Technioque and RA rugged man head to Manchester for a night of that real undaground Hip Hop
Move 78 @ Regal Disco
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterMove 78 are a Berlin-based band whose signature sound is a balance between free-flowing, improvised jazz and programmed, automated hip-hop.