Stu Allan Festival 2023
Bowlers Longbridge Rd,, Trafford Park, Stretford,, United KingdomPete Rock & The Soul Brothers / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe New York godfather of boom-bap, slick beats and smooth flow is in Manchester for a live show, showcasing one
Ice Cube / Cypress Hill / The Game @ Manchester Arena
In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he
Raye / O2 Apollo
O2 Apollo Stockport Rd, Manchester, United KingdomReno Collective / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomReno Collective is a creative platform showcasing artists from diverse backgrounds in the UK and beyond. Paying homage to the
Jeru The Damaja / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomConcert Hall: Jeru The Damaja East Coast hip-hop royalty, and Brooklyn’s finest returns. Join us as we celebrate 30 years
Heatwave / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomDisco legends Heatwave take over the Blues Kitchen this January with an entire set of party anthems. Globally known for
Rumbi Tauro + R’Monah / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomWORKINONIT / The Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomWORKINONIT SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2PM-6PM2024! We're back at @thehiphopchipshop , and as promised, we have a line up of massively talented beat
OMAR + JAMIE GROOVEMENT / THE BLUES KITCHEN
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomOmar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced. If anyone
Werkha / Ramona Live
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterR.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede … G’s US / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterThe Ruby Yacht captain returns to the port of Manchester with G's US partner AJ Suede. We had a good
Fatoumata Diawara / New Century Hall
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterA big favourite here at Band on the Wall, we’ve brought Fatoumata over to the UK several times. We hope
Orchestra Mambo International – Tito Puente Tribute / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomAfter a great and packed debut show at the venue back in July 2023, we just had to bring back
É SOUL CULTURA: David Holmes, Paula Tape, Luke Una / Hidden
Hidden DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United KingdomNoname / Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomMungo’s Hi-Fi / Ramona
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterTo launch the new Ramona Radio Rave series, we welcome Scotland's No. 1 Reggae / Dub Crew for a special
Charlie Boy Manson & Friends / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomCharlie Boy Manson entered the musical realm around 2018 in Manchester. He has become well known for his undeniably poetic
Bakey & Capo Lee – AM to PM Tour
Canvas Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United KingdomBakey & Capo Lee bring their AM to PM tour to town, expect big special guests for this madness.
Keep It Unreal: Tarsza, Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomJoin Mr. Scruff & MC Kwasi with very special guest Tarzsa for a 6 hour B2B DJ session. Both DJs
Sampha / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterGZA & The Phunky Nomads / Liquid Swords Live / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomTWO PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCE ONE - 7PM - SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE TWO - 9.30PM - TICKETS BELOW
GZA (second date) / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomView this post on Instagram A post shared by @morebouncemcr //www.instagram.com/embed.js GZA (second date) / Blues Kitchen
Masego / O2 Apollo
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomSpace Afrika / Rainy Miller / Iceboy Violet
The White Hotel Dickinson St,, SalfordHistory of Mancunian Black Music
Discover the stories behind iconic artists, influential genres, and groundbreaking movements that have left an indelible mark on Manchester music.
Homoelectric: Krystal Klear, Gina Breeze, Jamie Bull, Lukas, Will TRAMP! / Hidden
Hidden DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United KingdomHomoelectric, Back in the Gutter, back where we belong at Hidden on 23.2.24 for a Friday night special. Krystal Klear
LOWD SOUND SYSTEM: Jenna G, J Chambers, OneDa, Chimpo, Chunky, Renee Stormz, Coldcut + more / Factory Int
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterLOWD brings their revolutionary sound system to the South Warehouse for a huge free show – featuring Chimpo, Jenna G,
La Discothèque: Kenny Dope
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterAdekunle Gold / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterWiley + Abnormal Sleepz + Niftz + P1 CAPS & K.I.M.E.
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomUltramagnetic MCs + Agent J (Groovement) / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Ultramagnetic MC’s is an American hip hop group based in the Bronx, New York.Originally founded by Kool Keith in
Eek a Mouse + Doctor C / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomLudicrous, bizarre and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek
Shanti Celeste / Hidden
Hidden DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United KingdomShanti Celeste is joining us in march taking us on a special journey from open til close!
Lady Leshurr & Special Guests
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom6Music Festival: Young Fathers/ Hak Baker/ SHERELLE
O2 Victoria Warehouse Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, United KingdomINFO HERE
The Four Owls + Jazz T / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomCASISDEAD / Canvas
Canvas Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom6Music Festival: Jamz Supernova, Konny Kon / Ramona
Ramona 40 Swan Street, Manchester13:00PM–17:00PMBBC Radio 6 Music live broadcast with Jamz Supernova and ‘The Morning After Mix’ live DJ set from Children of
6Music Festival / Femi Koleoso of Ezra Collective DJ set / Ramona
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterGilles Peterson Day Party / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterSAY SHE SHE + JAMIE GROOVEMENT / O2 Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomUpdate: upgraded to Ritz. Original tickets for Gorilla still valid. Deservedly blowing up and just having had new single Astral
Master Peace / Night & Day
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterAmbitious in both scope and sound, Master Peace’s new material reflects this goal of making music that stands the test
Baby Rock Sampler: Honeyfeet, DJAY ANA MAY & Agent J / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomA mid afternoon treat this Saturday - My daughter DJAY ANA MAY and I are super excited to join Honeyfeet
The Pharcyde & Lords Of The Underground / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomBantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness / Ramona
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterBantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness are a six/ seven member band from Soweto, South Africa. Their music has been described as
Ghetts / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterDaudi Matsiko & Marco Woolf / Gullivers
Gullivers 109 Oldham St, Manchester, United KingdomNottingham based, British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko carefully crafts modern albeit reverent folk. Deft, melancholic picking reminiscent of Nick Drake is
The Bluntskins / Ramona
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterSly5thAve + Kemani Anderson + Jamie Groovement / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSly tours new LP, LIberation.
Huey Morgan, Jenna G, DJAY ANA MAY, Agent J / Freight Island
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterHuey returns to Freight playing sounds across the board, as heard on his weekly 6Music radio show. We're joined for
Mahalia Presents: Akemi Fox, Victoria Jane and James Vickery / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester'Mahalia Presents' visits Manchester for the first time with a strong local line up and South London soul singer James
Madvillainy Re:Imagined with Dani Deodato & Nicola Guida / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe amazing Dani Deodato (of Arlo Parks' band and Pyjaen) and Nicola Guida do this stuff really well (see their
Lord Apex / Band On The Wall (new date)
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomNEW DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID https://lawdapex.bandcamp.com/music They often say that if you truly want to understand how your favourite
Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist / Hidden
Hidden DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United KingdomRough Trade & The Warehouse Project are excited to present Nia Archives - Emotional Junglist at Hidden Manchester. This unique
HIP HOP @ 50 / Contact Theatre
Contact Theatre Oxford Rd,, Manchester, United KingdomHIP HOP PAINT PARTY. This will be delivered by Hip Hop visual artist Sal Freckles + Jay the Creator from Seduced by Art - who are
Slum Village / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomOne of the most famous hip hop outfits of all time bring that Detroit heat over to Manchester this April.
Jalen Ngonda (sold out) / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBrit Daptonian Jalen has sold out two nights at BOTW. Here's a brief clip from his support slot at Oddisee
Women Of Hip Hop: Akua Naru & DJ Lashimba, hosted by OneDa / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThis April, we’re teaming up with HERchester to showcase the best contemporary hip-hop around the globe, with an exclusive all-female
Priya Ragu + Chandé / Night & Day
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterPriya Ragu’s debut mixtape damnshestamil, was alight with music so vibrant, fluid and musically broad that it transcended the artist
Craig Charles: Heather Small, The Real Thing, Loose Ends
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterErick the Architect / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterErick the Architect is a passionate and ambitious artist, rapper, producer, songwriter, andmusician that hails from the Flatbush area of Brooklyn,
Rakim (reschedule) / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomCelebrating his near four-decade hip hop career, the legendary rapper Rakim, aka William Griffin Jr, formed the blueprint for the
Blah Records presents: Lee Scott, Bill Shakes & Sumgii / Stage & Radio
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United KingdomThere'll be exclusive unheard and never before seen ultra-rare vinyl, CD's, cassettes and much much more... Don't sleep, this is gonna
Nubiyan Twist / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomNine-piece powerhouse Nubiyan Twist have announced their vibrant fourth album 'Find Your Flame’, upcoming on Strut Records. Over 12 tracks,
KEEP IT UNREAL x Manchester Jazz Festival – Mr Scruff x NU GENEA DJ + KEYS + Me Gusta DJs + Lena C
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomJoin Mr. Scruff for a Manchester Jazz Festival 2 room special with Nu Genea (DJ + Keys) playing for 2
Courtney Pine
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomCourtney Pine marks his 60th birthday year with a special edition of his award winning project House of Legends that
Puerto Candelaria
Band On The WallPuerto Candelaria Latin Grammy winners 2019 (Best Cumbia Album) is an innovative and passionate Colombian band that for the last
The Beatnuts / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe legendary American hip-hop group are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip as being members of Native Tongues. Duo members, JuJu and
Cancelled: R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede … G’s US / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterUnfortunately this gig has been cancelled: see Twitter. You can buy tickets for the Liverpool show which replaces it here.
Parklife 2024 – Doja Cat, J Hus, Children Of Zeus, Nia Archives, Jyoty, Four Tet
Heaton Park Sheepfoot Ln, ManchesterUsual high impact line up from the WHP crew. Amazing to see MCR names Sparkz, Chaise, T-Man, Fox up there
Chromeo / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterSelf-described "Funklordz" Chromeo brought their analog synth-funk to the bloghouse era of the noughties with their debut album She’s in
Vince Staples / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomHieroglyphics Crew / VENUE CHANGE: GORILLA
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomGORILLA LINK HERE Great work from Threesixty, Spreadlove and More Bounce for this in Manchester... READ MORE HERE Artwork by
Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed / Club Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomMedulla headline show @ Matt & Phred’s
matt and phred's 64 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester,, United KingdomJoin us for an unforgettable night of Live Soulful Hip-hop in celebration of Meduulla's birthday featuring exciting special guest and
Body Count / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomWorld-acclaimed heavy metal band BODY COUNT, fronted by legendary Ice-T, are touring their eighth studio album Merciless, the follow up to
Janelle Monae + The KTNA
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterThree nights at Factory International. The shapeshifting, multi-talented superstar returns to Manchester this summer for a three-night residency After an
Loyle Carner & Children Of Zeus / Castlefield Bowl
Castlefield Bowl Rice St,, ManchesterChildren Of Zeus on the warm up.
The Zawose Queens / Ramona Live
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterThere is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There's the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through
Music At Mubi Fest – Tarzsa, Chandé, High Hoops and more
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterTwo nights of DJs to soundtrack the MUBI FEST at Aviva Studios. Setting the festival soundtrack, expect incredible music from
Jon B / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterYes, THE Jon B, with new material. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s
New Animals Collective ft Batfunk, Pique Roscoe and more / Niamos
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United KingdomNew Animals Collective are back at The Nia Centre, Hulme, following their explosive debut. Expect Art, Live music, exciting local
Lila Iké (acoustic set) / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomJamaican reggae-soul star Lila Ike heads to Band on the Wall for an intimate acoustic performance! Fusing contemporary reggae with
An evening with Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring The Josh Craig
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomA journey of poetry, beats and story with acclaimed writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring NYC-based sound artist The Josh
A Night of Underground Hip-Hop Vol.3
The Peer Hat 14-16 Faraday Street, ManchesterA DREAMERS PRODUCTION PRESENTS In a time where the industry is based on numbers here at dreamers lane we want
Theo Croker
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Jacksons & Kenny Thomas / Barton Aerodrome
Barton Aerodrome Liverpool Rd, Eccles, ManchesterDiscounted tickets now on Skiddle... Line up – The Jacksons, Kenny Thomas & Soul Boutique Under 18's must be accompanied
Funkademia Summer Block Party / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterACR Sound System Private Joy (Rhythm Section) David Dunne (Funkademia) Les Croasdaile (Funkademia) Take Me To Church DJs (Just Jane,
Dialled In All Day Festival Manchester / NIAMOS
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United KingdomMore info here. We’re bringing the full Dialled In experience to Manchester for our first day festival outside of London
Caribbean Rocks Festival – Skillibeng + More
Bowlers Longbridge Rd,, Trafford Park, Stretford,, United KingdomGet Tickets www.caribbeanrocks.com - Saturday 20th July 2024, BEC Complex Manchester - Outdoor Summer Festival - Caribbean & Street Food
Swishas & Vimto Launch Party w/ Batfunk, Pique Roscoe & more / Stage & Radio
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United KingdomMe Gusta Collective presents BADSISTA
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomJoin us for a night of eclectic beats as Me Gusta Collective proudly presents Badsista all the way from São
Workinonit / The Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomSunday JULY 21st... Feels like it's been a long gap between events, but we're back this month with an extra
RAMONA RADIO RAVE with JOEY T
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterBlack Uhuru + Ayodi
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomLeading ambassadors of reggae, Black Uhuru return to the stage with a new lineup, featuring founder and leader Derrick ‘Duckie’
Jamie Finlay album launch + Kemani Anderson / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterJamie Finlay returns with his debut LP, “Sun Dogs,” recorded between 2021 and 2023, featuring collaborations with various talented musicians.
Adidas Skateboarding – Opening Skate Jam / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterJoin adidas and their Skate Team to celebrate the opening of Build Manchester Build Manchester kicks off with free skate demos,
Tank and The Bangas
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomTank and The Bangas are one of the most thrilling, unpredictable and sonically diverse bands on the planet; a unit
Phat Kat & Blacksmith & Air Adam & Workinonit
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomPhat Kat is a Detroit hip-hop pioneer, in the mid 90s he formed the group 1st Down with the late,
Onyx / Mint Lounge
Mint Lounge 46-50 Oldham Street, ManchesterGet ready for an electrifying night as ONYX takes the stage in Manchester! Join us on Thu Aug 15 2024 at 19:00 for a
Marcos Valle / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAn early listen to material from his new album Túnel Acustico, read more here.
RUFF TRADE / Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomRUFF TRADE are an explosion of Roots, Rock, Reggae born in 2016 on the streets of Manchester, UK. Fronted by Mancunian
Mega Ran / Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel 66 Oldham Street, ManchesterSongs Of Resistance / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSongs of Resistance is a not-for-profit event raising money for Restless Beings and featuring an array of Manchester based musicians
Roni Size + Chimpo / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomKiller Mike / Academy
Club AcademySmif-N-Wessun / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomGoldie Lookin Chain / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe 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
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterAmie 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
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomIAMDDB / Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomMungo’s Hi Fi & Friends / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMungo's Hifi & Friends are back, better than ever and with an exceptional line up of vocalists, including Aziza Jaye,
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
Boiler Room Manchester
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomDepot:Peggy Goub2b Job JobseDJ HEARTSTRINGDJ Gigolasim0neSam Girling Concourse:Jeff MillsChlärIMOGENKerrieYant Archive:Call SuperPeachSpraySugar FreeAletha
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, ManchesterBLK 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