Reno Collective is a creative platform showcasing artists from diverse backgrounds in the UK and beyond. Paying homage to the
Concert Hall: Jeru The Damaja East Coast hip-hop royalty, and Brooklyn’s finest returns. Join us as we celebrate 30 years
Disco legends Heatwave take over the Blues Kitchen this January with an entire set of party anthems. Globally known for
WORKINONIT SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2PM-6PM2024! We're back at @thehiphopchipshop , and as promised, we have a line up of massively talented beat
Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced. If anyone
The Ruby Yacht captain returns to the port of Manchester with G's US partner AJ Suede. We had a good
A big favourite here at Band on the Wall, we’ve brought Fatoumata over to the UK several times. We hope
After a great and packed debut show at the venue back in July 2023, we just had to bring back
To launch the new Ramona Radio Rave series, we welcome Scotland's No. 1 Reggae / Dub Crew for a special
Charlie Boy Manson entered the musical realm around 2018 in Manchester. He has become well known for his undeniably poetic
Bakey & Capo Lee bring their AM to PM tour to town, expect big special guests for this madness.
Join Mr. Scruff & MC Kwasi with very special guest Tarzsa for a 6 hour B2B DJ session. Both DJs
TWO PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCE ONE - 7PM - SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE TWO - 9.30PM - TICKETS BELOW
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @morebouncemcr //www.instagram.com/embed.js GZA (second date) / Blues Kitchen
Discover the stories behind iconic artists, influential genres, and groundbreaking movements that have left an indelible mark on Manchester music.
Homoelectric, Back in the Gutter, back where we belong at Hidden on 23.2.24 for a Friday night special. Krystal Klear
LOWD brings their revolutionary sound system to the South Warehouse for a huge free show – featuring Chimpo, Jenna G,
The Ultramagnetic MC’s is an American hip hop group based in the Bronx, New York.Originally founded by Kool Keith in
Ludicrous, bizarre and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek
Shanti Celeste is joining us in march taking us on a special journey from open til close!
13:00PM–17:00PMBBC Radio 6 Music live broadcast with Jamz Supernova and ‘The Morning After Mix’ live DJ set from Children of
Update: upgraded to Ritz. Original tickets for Gorilla still valid. Deservedly blowing up and just having had new single Astral
Ambitious in both scope and sound, Master Peace’s new material reflects this goal of making music that stands the test
A mid afternoon treat this Saturday - My daughter DJAY ANA MAY and I are super excited to join Honeyfeet
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness are a six/ seven member band from Soweto, South Africa. Their music has been described as
Nottingham based, British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko carefully crafts modern albeit reverent folk. Deft, melancholic picking reminiscent of Nick Drake is
Sly tours new LP, LIberation.
Huey returns to Freight playing sounds across the board, as heard on his weekly 6Music radio show. We're joined for
'Mahalia Presents' visits Manchester for the first time with a strong local line up and South London soul singer James
The amazing Dani Deodato (of Arlo Parks' band and Pyjaen) and Nicola Guida do this stuff really well (see their
NEW DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID https://lawdapex.bandcamp.com/music They often say that if you truly want to understand how your favourite
Rough Trade & The Warehouse Project are excited to present Nia Archives - Emotional Junglist at Hidden Manchester. This unique
HIP HOP PAINT PARTY. This will be delivered by Hip Hop visual artist Sal Freckles + Jay the Creator from Seduced by Art - who are
One of the most famous hip hop outfits of all time bring that Detroit heat over to Manchester this April.
Brit Daptonian Jalen has sold out two nights at BOTW. Here's a brief clip from his support slot at Oddisee
This April, we’re teaming up with HERchester to showcase the best contemporary hip-hop around the globe, with an exclusive all-female
Priya Ragu’s debut mixtape damnshestamil, was alight with music so vibrant, fluid and musically broad that it transcended the artist
Erick the Architect is a passionate and ambitious artist, rapper, producer, songwriter, andmusician that hails from the Flatbush area of Brooklyn,
Celebrating his near four-decade hip hop career, the legendary rapper Rakim, aka William Griffin Jr, formed the blueprint for the
There'll be exclusive unheard and never before seen ultra-rare vinyl, CD's, cassettes and much much more... Don't sleep, this is gonna
Nine-piece powerhouse Nubiyan Twist have announced their vibrant fourth album 'Find Your Flame’, upcoming on Strut Records. Over 12 tracks,
Join Mr. Scruff for a Manchester Jazz Festival 2 room special with Nu Genea (DJ + Keys) playing for 2
Courtney Pine marks his 60th birthday year with a special edition of his award winning project House of Legends that
Puerto Candelaria Latin Grammy winners 2019 (Best Cumbia Album) is an innovative and passionate Colombian band that for the last
The legendary American hip-hop group are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip as being members of Native Tongues. Duo members, JuJu and
Unfortunately this gig has been cancelled: see Twitter. You can buy tickets for the Liverpool show which replaces it here.
Usual high impact line up from the WHP crew. Amazing to see MCR names Sparkz, Chaise, T-Man, Fox up there
Self-described "Funklordz" Chromeo brought their analog synth-funk to the bloghouse era of the noughties with their debut album She’s in
GORILLA LINK HERE Great work from Threesixty, Spreadlove and More Bounce for this in Manchester... READ MORE HERE Artwork by
Join us for an unforgettable night of Live Soulful Hip-hop in celebration of Meduulla's birthday featuring exciting special guest and
World-acclaimed heavy metal band BODY COUNT, fronted by legendary Ice-T, are touring their eighth studio album Merciless, the follow up to
Three nights at Factory International. The shapeshifting, multi-talented superstar returns to Manchester this summer for a three-night residency After an
There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There's the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through
Two nights of DJs to soundtrack the MUBI FEST at Aviva Studios. Setting the festival soundtrack, expect incredible music from
Yes, THE Jon B, with new material. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s
New Animals Collective are back at The Nia Centre, Hulme, following their explosive debut. Expect Art, Live music, exciting local
Jamaican reggae-soul star Lila Ike heads to Band on the Wall for an intimate acoustic performance! Fusing contemporary reggae with
A journey of poetry, beats and story with acclaimed writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring NYC-based sound artist The Josh
A DREAMERS PRODUCTION PRESENTS In a time where the industry is based on numbers here at dreamers lane we want
Discounted tickets now on Skiddle... Line up – The Jacksons, Kenny Thomas & Soul Boutique Under 18's must be accompanied
ACR Sound System Private Joy (Rhythm Section) David Dunne (Funkademia) Les Croasdaile (Funkademia) Take Me To Church DJs (Just Jane,
More info here. We’re bringing the full Dialled In experience to Manchester for our first day festival outside of London
Get Tickets www.caribbeanrocks.com - Saturday 20th July 2024, BEC Complex Manchester - Outdoor Summer Festival - Caribbean & Street Food
Join us for a night of eclectic beats as Me Gusta Collective proudly presents Badsista all the way from São
Sunday JULY 21st... Feels like it's been a long gap between events, but we're back this month with an extra
Leading ambassadors of reggae, Black Uhuru return to the stage with a new lineup, featuring founder and leader Derrick ‘Duckie’
Jamie Finlay returns with his debut LP, “Sun Dogs,” recorded between 2021 and 2023, featuring collaborations with various talented musicians.
Join adidas and their Skate Team to celebrate the opening of Build Manchester Build Manchester kicks off with free skate demos,
Tank and The Bangas are one of the most thrilling, unpredictable and sonically diverse bands on the planet; a unit
Phat Kat is a Detroit hip-hop pioneer, in the mid 90s he formed the group 1st Down with the late,
Get ready for an electrifying night as ONYX takes the stage in Manchester! Join us on Thu Aug 15 2024 at 19:00 for a
An early listen to material from his new album Túnel Acustico, read more here.
RUFF TRADE are an explosion of Roots, Rock, Reggae born in 2016 on the streets of Manchester, UK. Fronted by Mancunian
Songs of Resistance is a not-for-profit event raising money for Restless Beings and featuring an array of Manchester based musicians
Upgraded from Band On The Wall to Manchester Academy to accommodate a bigger crowd. DJ support will come from Konny
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
Mungo's Hifi & Friends are back, better than ever and with an exceptional line up of vocalists, including Aziza Jaye,
Read about new single Forgive Me here. Step into a world of transcendental musical fusion with Jaubi and Tara Lily
I'm overjoyed to be joining this huge Manchester line up on October 4th. My set is due to finish just
Depot:Peggy Goub2b Job JobseDJ HEARTSTRINGDJ Gigolasim0neSam Girling Concourse:Jeff MillsChlärIMOGENKerrieYant Archive:Call SuperPeachSpraySugar FreeAletha
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
In support of his new album, 3FOR82. Stream and save here.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington is taking to our stage on the 15th of October,
Lavelle: “With the Rōnin Tour, the UNKLE live experience is reimagined within the context of a club environment rather than
In support of new album DRAGONFLY. Read more here.
BLK ODYSSY project is pushed by liberation. On his first album under this new moniker, titled BLK VINTAGE, BLK ODYSSY―born
Got a small allocation of tickets for those who want to come and hold a vibe with me and those
Angry Blackmen — the Chicago hip-hop outfit of Quentin Branch and Brian Warren — announce their new album, The Legend
BUY TICKETS Greenfinguz – The Art Of Mess album launch Music created in anguish with a side-eye to revolution. Greenfinguz
Lowkey returns to Manchester's Blues Kitchen, in support of Soundtrack To The Struggle 3.
Way back In January 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample- based beatmaking duo from Twickenham,
Inspired by his Grandad’s poetry, Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and
Akemi Fox is one of the north’s most soothing alternative R&B artists. Standing out for all the right reasons, her
Kokoroko channel the greats of West Africa through a jazz-rooted approach, building on the foundations laid by Fela Kuti, Tony
On the 27th of November, musician, composer + bandleader (formerly of Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming), SHABAKA aka Shabaka
UK Rap aficionado Sonnyjim is coming to Stage & Radio for a headline show this Dec, Sleazy F Baby &
UrbanArtistry Presents... "JDL - Behind The Wall" The guys at @cpxmcr have a boxing day sale on so be quick and use
Manchester's rising talent Pique Roscoe - joined by, Blind Mic, Treks & Conduit, expect an evening of authentic UK Hip-Hop/Rap.
Band on the Wall is thrilled to present the Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti. Renowned for his relentless energy and powerful,
As the eldest son of blues legend Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield is a multi-award-winning artist and world-renowned bluesman whose performances
Presented by Moovin Festival We are delighted to announce a “udderly” fantastic line up within the awe-inspiring surroundings of Manchester Cathedral
14+ Multi-talented experimental rapper, producer, performer, and leader of the underground rap scene, JPEGMAFIA (Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, “Peggy”) is coming to Manchester
Stream and download his latest (and Fat Possum debut) REVELATOR, here.
Pama International’s deep connection with Trojan Records began in 2006 when they became the first new band to sign with
An exclusive talk with Elijah about creative process and 'completing' the project! With Q&A. Elijah is a writer, DJ, and
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 project is nothing short of a live global phenomenon, boasting a Grammy Award, three albums, a 2007
UrbanArtistry are passionate about Street Art and Graffiti, which is why they are thrilled to bring you a monthly movie
This February, we welcome Loose Ends, one of the standout UK soul bands of the 1980s, to our concert hall.
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, the dynamic duo of Rav & Dee, are the pioneers of the global Desi Beats sound. Known
We’re pleased to welcome Birmingham-based reggae outfit Steel Pulse to Albert Hall, celebrating 50 years since their formation in 1975! To music
South London singer-songwriter Poppy Ajudha lures you in with her soothing R&B vocals, and next thing you know, you’re a
Excellent news for Manchester soul heads as Lynda lands in the city at the end of March.
Rescheduled date.
Based in London but founded in Leeds in 2006, 8 piece band Gentleman’s Dub Club have made an indelible mark
Playground rap battles, handmade mixtape cover art and a Birmingham upbringing are just a few of the elements that make
Super happy to announce Fiesta Groovement with our fam Freight Island and Contrast Entertainment - hip hop, soul and tropical sounds. Sparkz & Pitch 92 celebrate
Listen to the Groovement podcast Both hailing from Beirut, Charif Megarbane and Rogér Fakhr represent two generations of artists pushing
Rapper/producer JoeJas becomes the Left Handed Bandit, masked up and traveling throughout UK venues! Bringing his off the wall sounds,
“Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to an icon
Chali 2na—founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli—brings his signature baritone and sharp lyricism to The Blues Kitchen. With a
Not sure of a link for this one yet, looks like it may have been announced too early.
Not for profit Beat Makers Event, monthly. INSTAGRAM
One of the UK’s most potent and electrifying rappers, Lowkey is a towering figure of the scene who renews the
One of the UK’s most iconic Hip-Hop artists – Jehst – takes to the road this year or a full
From his 1990 debut The Funky Technician to producing for giants like Biggie, Big L, and Dr. Dre, Lord Finesse
Sonnyjim, Birmingham’s underground kingpin is touching down in Stage & Radio for the Manchester leg of his European Tour. Beni
Back with their first LP since 1974...
