BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//groovement - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://groovement.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for groovement REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T223000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240710T150029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T150031Z UID:33244-1720810800-1720823400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Jon B / Deaf Institute DESCRIPTION:Yes\, THE Jon B\, with new material. \n\n\n\nHis is a richly textured body of music\, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrammy nominated Jon B. is a consummate artist\, an accomplished musician and a noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His richly textured body of music is a testament to a man’s love for all things soul. His beginnings were seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran\, Inxs\, Marvin Gaye\, Michael Jackson\, Babyface\, Prince and Sade. With a career spanning over 25 years\, Jon B.’s production and songwriting abilities continue to grow with the times. Currently\, he is finalizing his ninth studio album with features from R&B heavyweights Tank\, Donell Jones and Alex Isley and rapper Rick Ross. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/jon-b-deaf-institute/ LOCATION:The Deaf Institute\, 135 Grosvenor St\, Manchester\, M1 7HE CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jon-b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240710T143655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T144226Z UID:33234-1720728000-1720728000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:The Zawose Queens / Ramona Live DESCRIPTION:There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There’s the vibrations of the ancestors\, coming through on traditional instruments — soaring chizeze fiddle\, buzzing illimba thumb piano\, ngoma drums that chatter and thunder — and voices that go deep\, high and out there. There’s the connection to nature\, to ceremony and ritual\, in their dance-inspired fusion\, their blend of the organic\, harmonic and modern-day electronic. There are lyrics that tell\, in their native kigogo\, of the passion for music\, the wonders of life. Of pride in environment\, in tradition. In their East African roots. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the arid\, hilly Dodoma region of central Tanzania. \n\n\n\nThe most famous exponent of this musical tradition is the late\, great Dr Hukwe Zawose (Pendo’s father and Leah’s grandfather). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/the-zawose-queens-ramona-live/ LOCATION:Ramona\, 40 Swan Street\, Manchester\, M4 5JG CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Zawose-Queens-02_cr_Michael-Mbwambo-2160x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240710T151130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T151131Z UID:33251-1720638000-1720638000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Loyle Carner & Children Of Zeus / Castlefield Bowl DESCRIPTION:Children Of Zeus on the warm up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/loyle-carner-children-of-zeus-castlefield-bowl/ LOCATION:Castlefield Bowl\, Rice St\,\, Manchester\, M3 4JR CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/F9b7GTvWcAAFbb1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T235900 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240701T222140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T222141Z UID:33071-1719946800-1720137540@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Janelle Monae + The KTNA DESCRIPTION:Three nights at Factory International. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe shapeshifting\, multi-talented superstar returns to Manchester this summer for a three-night residency \n\n\n\nAfter an unforgettable\, sold-out performance at MIF19\, Janelle Monáe is back with a series of electrifying but intimate nights of music. \n\n\n\nOne of the most celebrated artists of the modern era\, Monáe fuses a blend of genres – soul\, funk\, hip hop and new wave – with big concepts and slick pop productions. \n\n\n\nA 10x GRAMMY®-nominated singer\, songwriter\, producer\, performer\, actor and fashion icon\, Monáe is known worldwide for her inimitable style and visionary sound. In 2023\, she released the highly anticipated The Age of Pleasure following a string of celebrated albums – Dirty Computer (2018)\, The Electric Lady (2013) and The Archandroid (2010). \n\n\n\nBeyond music\, she is a New York Times best-selling author and co-chair of Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote as well as a recipient of the Critics Choice 2023 SeeHer Award. \n\n\n\nWith numerous critically-acclaimed theatrical\, film and television performances – including roles in Moonlight (2016)\, Hidden Figures (2016) and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) – and her unwavering activism for social justice and the LGBTQIA+ community\, Monáe continues to be one of the most compelling and important artists of this generation. \n\n\n\nSupport comes in the form of cool and cosmic soul from The KTNA plus a set from the legendary DJ Paulette. \n\n\n\n*DJ Paulette is performing on the Wednesday show only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/janelle-monae-the-ktna/ LOCATION:Aviva Studios\, The Warehouse\, Aviva Studios\, Water Street\, Manchester\, M3 4JQ CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240526T145554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T145555Z UID:32988-1719860400-1719860400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Body Count / Ritz DESCRIPTION:World-acclaimed heavy metal band BODY COUNT\, fronted by legendary Ice-T\, are touring their eighth studio album Merciless\, the follow up to the Grammy Award-winning Carnivore. \n\n\n\nPromising to be an electrifying showcase\, fans can expect the same intensity and commitment to powerful messages that have always been a hallmark of their music\, known for its bold\, unapologetic style. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/body-count-ritz/ LOCATION:O2 Ritz\, Whitworth St West\, Manchester\, M1 5NQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/body-count.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240613T163407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T163408Z UID:33029-1719775800-1719775800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Medulla headline show @ Matt & Phred's DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable night of Live Soulful Hip-hop in celebration of Meduulla’s birthday featuring exciting special guest and exclusive merch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/medulla-headline-show-matt-phreds/ LOCATION:matt and phred’s\, 64 Tib Street\, Northern Quarter\, Manchester\,\, M4 1LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/medulla.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240526T144559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T145151Z UID:32982-1718393400-1718393400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Eli 'Paperboy' Reed / Club Academy DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/eli-paperpboy-reed-club-academy/ LOCATION:Manchester Academy\, University Of Manchester Students' Union\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240312T164850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T163529Z UID:32821-1718388000-1718388000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Hieroglyphics Crew / VENUE CHANGE: GORILLA DESCRIPTION:GORILLA LINK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGreat work from Threesixty\, Spreadlove and More Bounce for this in Manchester… READ MORE HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtwork by New Analog \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the very first time\, California’s influential hip hop crew Hieroglyphics are coming to the UK. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the iconic group\, who remain a cornerstone of the underground hip hop movement\, transcending musical boundaries and the essence of rap. They celebrate 25 years of 3rd Eye Vision\, 50 years of hip-hop and 30 years of 93 ‘til Infinity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/hieroglyphics-o2-ritz/ LOCATION:O2 Ritz\, Whitworth St West\, Manchester\, M1 5NQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-12-at-16.56.14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240526T145317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T145319Z UID:32986-1718218800-1718218800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Vince Staples / Ritz DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/vince-staples-ritz/ LOCATION:O2 Ritz\, Whitworth St West\, Manchester\, M1 5NQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240222T184023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T184024Z UID:32769-1718132400-1718132400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Chromeo / New Century DESCRIPTION:Self-described “Funklordz” Chromeo brought their analog synth-funk to the bloghouse era of the noughties with their debut album She’s in Control. Since then\, the ’Fancy Footwork’ connoisseurs have created a lane of their own\, producing for a new generation of artists such as Omar Apollo and Chuck Inglish and forming their own label\, Juliet Records where they continue to carry their Hall & Oates-esque sound into unexplored territories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/chromeo-new-century/ LOCATION:New Century Hall\, 34 Hanover St\, Manchester\, M4 4AH CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chromeo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240213T143357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T171628Z UID:32725-1717700400-1717700400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Cancelled: R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede … G's US / Deaf Institute DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this gig has been cancelled: see Twitter. \n\n\n\nYou can buy tickets for the Liverpool show which replaces it here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ruby Yacht captain returns to the port of Manchester with G’s US partner AJ Suede. We had a good little chat last time and recorded at Low Four\, I’ll upload it when it’s up. Here’s a song though. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap IS OUT NOW… \n\n\n\nAs is AJ Suede’s Opta Mystic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/r-a-p-ferreira-aj-suede-gs-us-deaf-institute-2/ LOCATION:The Deaf Institute\, 135 Grosvenor St\, Manchester\, M1 7HE CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Snapinsta.app_426680455_695078556108775_905411485633238222_n_1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240321T090904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T090906Z UID:32861-1717009200-1717009200@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:The Beatnuts / Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:The legendary American hip-hop group are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip as being members of Native Tongues. \n\n\n\nDuo members\, JuJu and Psycho Les\, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album\, The Beatnuts: Street Level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe group have produced for Stereo MCs\, Common\, Pete Nice\, DJ Richie Rich\, Kurious\, and Chi-Ali. They’ve also collaborated with the likes of Fat Joe\, Suprême NTM and Da Youngsta’s. \n\n\n\nTheir single ‘Off the Books’ charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured a standout performance by Big Pun\, and more recently went viral on TikTok for their song ‘Se Acabo (Remix ft. Method Man)’.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/the-beatnuts-blues-kitchen/ LOCATION:The Blues Kitchen\, 13 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/THEBEATNUTS_COVER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240524T223626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T223957Z UID:32971-1716924600-1716924600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Puerto Candelaria DESCRIPTION:Puerto Candelaria Latin Grammy winners 2019 (Best Cumbia Album) is an innovative and passionate Colombian band that for the last two decades and more\, has been an essential element in the movement that redefined the music industry of recent times in Latin America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the direction of Latin Grammy Award winner and genius musician Juancho Valencia\, Puerto Candelaria proposes a bold journey of sounds through cumbia\, rock\, ska\, chucu chucu\, world music\, and its own genres: “Colombian jazz” and “cumbia underground”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/puerto-candelaria/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3597393274.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240104T223331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T223324Z UID:32249-1716922800-1716922800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Lady Wray + Brainstory / The Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/lady-wray-brainstory-blues-kitchen/ CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lady-wray-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240523T223308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T223338Z UID:32963-1716753600-1716753600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Courtney Pine DESCRIPTION:Courtney Pine marks his 60th birthday year with a special edition of his award winning project House of Legends that celebrates the influence and contributions to the UK from the many varied people of the Caribbean ands re-release of his ground breaking debut album Journey To The Urge Within. \n\n\n\nCourtney Pine – Saxophone \n\n\n\nRobert Fordjour – Drums  \n\n\n\nRio Kai – Bass  \n\n\n\nDeschanel Gordon – Piano    \n\n\n\nDominic Grant – Guitar \n\n\n\nChris Cobbson – Guitar \n\n\n\nSamuel Dubois – Steelpans \n\n\n\n10+ Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. ID required for 16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/courtney-pine/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240207T144947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T144948Z UID:32667-1716492600-1716492600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Nubiyan Twist / Band On The Wall DESCRIPTION:Nine-piece powerhouse Nubiyan Twist have announced their vibrant fourth album ‘Find Your Flame’\, upcoming on Strut Records. Over 12 tracks\, the band seamlessly weave together global grooves\, soul and jazz; expertly intertwined with electronic elements\, horn-led melodies and spontaneous improvisation. \n\n\n\nThe heady\, sun-drenched release is peppered with impressive collaborations\, including the iconic Nile Rodgers who brings his trademark disco mastery to new single ‘Lights Out’\, released today. \n\n\n\nFind Your Flame by Nubiyan Twist\, Nile Rodgers\n\n\n\n‘Find Your Flame’ marks a significant evolution for the group as they welcome Sheffield- based vocalist Aziza Jaye to the forefront\, adding a fresh dimension of Patois and RnB to their sound. \n\n\n\nPeppered with impressive collaborations\, including musical legends Nile Rodgers\, Seun Kuti\, corto.alto\, Ria Moran and more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/nubiyan-twist-band-on-the-wall/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mail-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20221227T192231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T235446Z UID:31420-1715799600-1715799600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Rakim (reschedule) / Ritz DESCRIPTION:Celebrating his near four-decade hip hop career\, the legendary rapper Rakim\, aka William Griffin Jr\, formed the blueprint for the future of hip hop. Famed for hits such as “I Ain’t No Joke” and “Paid In Full”\, the Long Island native is known as a lyrical master and was one half of the influential duo\, Eric B. and Rakim\, to make one of the genre’s most celebrated DJ and MC collaborations of all time. \n\n\n\nSo you know\, this show has been rescheduled from Monday 12 September 2022. If you’ve already got tickets\, they’ll still be valid\, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/rakim-2/ LOCATION:O2 Ritz\, Whitworth St West\, Manchester\, M1 5NQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/rakim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240126T234541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T234542Z UID:32479-1715194800-1715194800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Erick the Architect / Gorilla DESCRIPTION:Erick the Architect is a passionate and ambitious artist\, rapper\, producer\, songwriter\, andmusician that hails from the Flatbush area of Brooklyn\, New York. Erick is a celebrated artistand sought after collaborator. From being 1/3 of the Flatbush Zombies and releasing 3 soloEPs\, he has accomplished some incredible feats such as 900 million streams across allplatforms\, Billboard 200 debuts and having played some of the world’s most prestigiousfestivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza. With supergroup Beast Coast\, Erick hasperformed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Erick released his debut solo EP “Future Proof EP” and has garnered 130M streams onjust Apple Music and Spotify. Erick also released a remix EP of the song “Let It Go” ft. LoyleCarner & FARR. He is currently finishing his debut album\, scoring a film\, and is featured ontracks with artists such as Alison Wonderland (Whyte Fang)\, Jungle\, Kimbra and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/erick-the-architect-gorilla/ LOCATION:Gorilla\, 54-56 Whitworth St W\, Manchester\, M1 5WW CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mande.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240108T234520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T234707Z UID:32306-1714824000-1714824000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Craig Charles: Heather Small\, The Real Thing\, Loose Ends DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/craig-charles-heather-small-the-real-thing-loose-ends/ LOCATION:Albert Hall\, 27 Peter St\, Manchester\, M2 5QR CATEGORIES:Club Night,Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/JBM_Craig_Charles_04.05.24_LU_1080x1350.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240105T004324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T225615Z UID:32260-1713987000-1713987000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Priya Ragu + Chandé / Night & Day DESCRIPTION:Priya Ragu’s debut mixtape damnshestamil\, was alight with music so vibrant\, fluid and musically broad that it transcended the artist making it and took on a life of its own\, finding love among a global community of fans and critics alike\, who celebrated its “eruption of inventive\, deftly executed ideas” (NME) and “addictive pop energy” (The Telegraph). Ragu’s wholly unique approach\, dubbed Raguwavy by the singer\, is vast and dauntless\, incorporating simmering and sun-dappled R&B\, masterful pop hooks\, earthy soulful vocals\, hip-shaking dance beats\, and the warm tabla rhythms\, heart-swelling strings and spiralling melodics of Tamil music. “The mixtape really reflected the place that I was at emotionally and as a human being. It was a journey to get to know myself\, to really listen to my intuition\, to trust that\, and take a leap of faith.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/priya-ragu-canvas/ LOCATION:Night and Day Cafe\, 26 Oldham Street\, Manchester\, M1 1JN CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/priya-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240108T231031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T103519Z UID:32287-1713985200-1713985200@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Women Of Hip Hop: Akua Naru & DJ Lashimba\, hosted by OneDa / The Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:This April\, we’re teaming up with HERchester to showcase the best contemporary hip-hop around the globe\, with an exclusive all-female line up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadlined by the Queen of the underground\, Akua Naru\, known for her classic boom bap style and socially conscious rhymes. \n\n\n\nThought-provoking rapper OneDa hosts the night – she presents HERchester\, a female and non-binary hip hop spoken word collective\, driven by a passion for hip hop and a commitment to bringing females to the forefront. \n\n\n\nCompleting the stellar lineup is DJ Lashimba\, one half of the dynamic SHIMRISE DJ duo. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/akua-naru-the-blues-kitchen/ LOCATION:The Blues Kitchen\, 13 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WOM_HIPHOP_SQ2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240410T225251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T225252Z UID:32921-1713553200-1713639600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Jalen Ngonda (sold out) / Band On The Wall DESCRIPTION:Brit Daptonian Jalen has sold out two nights at BOTW. \n\n\n\nHere’s a brief clip from his support slot at Oddisee years ago at Deaf. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/jalen-ngonda-sold-out-band-on-the-wall/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jalen.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240219T152852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152853Z UID:32762-1713207600-1713207600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Slum Village / Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:One of the most famous hip hop outfits of all time bring that Detroit heat over to Manchester this April. \n\n\n\nOriginal member T3 and producer Young RJ are guaranteed to deliver all of your favourite joints for a high energy dose of nostalgia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/slum-village-blues-kitchen/ LOCATION:The Blues Kitchen\, 13 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/slum_SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240412T230000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240412T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240326T235333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T235333Z UID:32881-1712962800-1712962800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist / Hidden DESCRIPTION:Rough Trade & The Warehouse Project are excited to present Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist at Hidden Manchester. This unique event celebrates the release of the 24-year-old producer\, DJ\, singer and songwriter’s much-anticipated debut album ‘Silence Is Loud’ to be released via Island. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets do NOT come with an album. \n\n\n\nAll CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from April 12th\, 2023 via Second Class Mail. \n\n\n\nMore product information can be found HERE >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/nia-archives-emotional-junglist-hidden/ LOCATION:Hidden\, DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street\, Cheetham Hill\, Manchester\, M3 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EJ.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240412T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240409T104800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T222321Z UID:31931-1712948400-1712948400@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Lord Apex / Band On The Wall (new date) DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE\, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://lawdapex.bandcamp.com/music \n\n\n\nThey often say that if you truly want to understand how your favourite artist is drawn to create the music that they make\, you often have to discover the artists that have influenced them. \n\n\n\nLord Apex is a rare character\, his musical knowledge a rabbit hole and that’s evident in the producers\, musicians\, artists and DJs that he works with. He’s a student of the game\, someone who has a rich opinion about anything he puts his ears to — it’s traits like these that will set him apart from his peers in the future. The influences bleed out from beyond the confines of the music itself\, you hear tones of Madlib\, J Dilla and MF DOOM – arguably the 2012 Miami Heat of rapper-producers. And that’s a pretty solid benchmark to look toward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/lord-apex-botw/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/APEX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240210T224450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T091044Z UID:32700-1712775600-1712775600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Madvillainy Re:Imagined with Dani Deodato & Nicola Guida / Blues Kitchen DESCRIPTION:The amazing Dani Deodato (of Arlo Parks’ band and Pyjaen) and Nicola Guida do this stuff really well (see their Tribe Called Quest shows). This one’s to mark 20 years of Madvillainy. \n\n\n\nThis April\, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genius of Madvillainy. \n\n\n\nUK’s finest emerging talents tackle one of the most iconic albums of the last 20 years\, featuring samples from the likes of Sun Ra\, Lonnie Smith\, Freddie Hubbard and more. \n\n\n\nAmerican hip-hop duo\, Madvillain\, earned critical acclaim and cult popularity from their one and only album\, Madvillainy. \n\n\n\nIt is widely regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time and a benchmark record for alternative hip-hop. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we bask in the combined brilliance of MF DOOM and Madlib with Dani Diodato and Nicola Guida. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/madvillainy-reimagined-with-dani-deodato-nicola-guida-blues-kitchen/ LOCATION:The Blues Kitchen\, 13 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 3HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240326T234620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T234855Z UID:32876-1712689200-1712700000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Mahalia Presents: Akemi Fox\, Victoria Jane and James Vickery / Deaf Institute DESCRIPTION:‘Mahalia Presents’ visits Manchester for the first time with a strong local line up and South London soul singer James Vickery. \n\n\n\nMahalia’s showcase series is inspired by an event she used to run at the age of 16 back in her hometwon of Leicester\, with the remit of platforming up and coming RnB artists. \n\n\n\nMORE INFO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/mahalia-presents-akemi-fox-victoria-jane-and-james-vickery-deaf-institute/ LOCATION:The Deaf Institute\, 135 Grosvenor St\, Manchester\, M1 7HE CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Picture2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240331T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240123T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T171031Z UID:32455-1711911600-1711911600@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Sly5thAve + Kemani Anderson + Jamie Groovement / Band On The Wall DESCRIPTION:Sly5thAve has announced live dates in support of new album\, Liberation\, is out 22nd March. Read more on Bandcamp. \n\n\n\nWednesday 27th March – The Folklore Rooms\, BrightonSaturday 30th March – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, LondonSunday 31st March – Band on the Wall\, Manchester \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiberation by Sly5thAve\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn-based producer\, composer\, arranger\, and multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve presents his solo live show\, fresh from a North American tour with Alfa Mist\, and arranging/conducting for Questlove and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Known for his sophisticated compositions\, Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II aka Sly5thAve’s sound is shaped by his faith in hip-hop\, and deep understanding of soul\, R&B and jazz. With a core underground following\, Sly5thAve is a Grammy award-winning horns player\, whose projects have been backed by Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest)\, Gilles Peterson\, Downbeat magazine\, Noisey\, NPR\, The Fader\, Jazz Times\, Martin Freeman\, Lauren Laverne\, Cerys Matthews and more. He has also attained much respect from his work with a host of highly- fêted musicians including Prince\, Stevie Wonder\, Gladys Knight\, The Dave Brubeck Quartet\, Taylor Swift\, Janelle Monae\, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic. Sly5thAve’s musical inspirations span the worlds of jazz and hip hop\, with icons like John Coltrane\, Charlie Parker\, and Cannonball Adderley influencing his artistic journey. Notably\, his orchestral tribute to Dr. Dre\, ‘The Invisible Man’ (Tru Thoughts)  garnered widespread praise and attention\, even earning the admiration of Dr. Dre himself. Sly5thAve has previously performed at Band on the Wall alongside frequent collaborator Roberto Verástegui. The live performance will feature special guests and drums from fellow Texan Jackie Whitmill Jr.\, as Sly5thAve celebrates his impressive catalogue of original compositions and reworkings\, and his new music set for release in 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/sly5thave-band-on-the-wall/ LOCATION:Band On The Wall\, 27 Swan St\, Manchester\, M4 5JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sly5th-Ave-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240121T175213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T175214Z UID:32401-1711656000-1711656000@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:The Bluntskins / Ramona DESCRIPTION:Boost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/the-bluntskins-ramona/ LOCATION:Ramona\, 40 Swan Street\, Manchester\, M4 5JG CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bluntskins.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T142120 CREATED:20240326T235821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T235822Z UID:32884-1711567800-1711567800@groovement.co.uk SUMMARY:Daudi Matsiko & Marco Woolf / Gullivers DESCRIPTION:Nottingham based\, British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko carefully crafts modern albeit reverent folk. Deft\, melancholic picking reminiscent of Nick Drake is tempered by contemporary percussion and instrumentation. \n\n\n\nMatsiko’s vocals derive their strength from their seeming fragility. With every song\, his confessional lyrics cut to the marrow. After releasing two independent EPs\, A Brief Introduction to Failure and The Lingering Effects of Disconnection\, he has toured with GoGo Penguin\, Keaton Henson and Portico Quartet whilst also being a participant of the Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal 2016. 2023 has seen the release of new singles oMo\, Fool Me As Many Times As You Like\, Hymn\, and I Am Grateful For My Friends\, which have received support from Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM and BBC 6 Music as well as Lauren Laverne\, and have been featured in several Spotify editorial playlists including The Most Beautiful Songs in the World\, The Other list\, The Listening Post and Fresh Finds. In November 2023\, Matsiko also featured and performed on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving a standing ovation at this years The Great Escape Festival in Brighton\, Matsiko’s much anticipated debut album is expected in early 2024. Special guest is Marco Woolf. Marco Woolf is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter and storyteller. Influenced by the likes of Nick Drake\, Joni Mitchell and John Martyn\, the music that Woolf makes can prove similarly complex to categorise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoost the signal:\n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp URL:https://groovement.co.uk/listing/daudi-matsiko-marco-woolf-gullivers/ LOCATION:Gullivers\, 109 Oldham St\, Manchester\, M4 1LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Gig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groovement.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DAUDI.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR