NOW WAVE PRESENTSNUBYA GARCIA+ guests Live at Gorilla, Manchester Rescheduled date: November 3rd 2021 – all tickets remain valid. Nubya Garcia is an award-winning saxophonist
The Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes
Tickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back
BIG COAT NEW YEARS EVE FUNDRAISER PARTY 7pm-2am (Sponsored by Rockstar Spirits & Bags Of Flavor) Gonna throw a party
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Mad Professor plays tribute to his friend touring the UK to celebrate his life in his own unique dub style.
The Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.
It's Dilla month once again, and Abstract Orchestra (who have recently toured and recorded with Slum Village) take to the
Yellow by Emma-Jean Thackray
Two International music heavyweights collide at Band on the Wall for a one-off night of deep cuts and and big,
Showcasing some of Manchesters freshest Hip Hop and R&B artists + special guest LAYFULLSTOP
A triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.
From BOTW: Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines
The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated soul singer takes to the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut
One of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene
Band on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
One of the city's most prolific musicians readies the launch of his latest LP on First Word.
Allysha's new album, Torn:Tonic, is out now on First Word Records.
Timings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt
The bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their
Still the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.
I'll be supporting at this one too.
After Habibi Funk and Coco Maria, we thought we'd stay on the vinyl vibe and invite another label that inspired
We’re excited to bring SNO to the Taphouse’s beer garden for a 10 hour, all vinyl, all day long set
Post-punk, Stones Throw-signed three piece Automatic headline a trio of new bands.
This event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As
In support of new album Cure The Jones, out now.
I'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.
Plus support from re:tract Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer,
HIP HOP // NEOSOUL // ALT RNB // CLASSICS come celebrate 2 years of Sweet vibes broadcasting!! £6 TICKETS
We present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music
Following his monster night with Don Letts, Huey Morgan takes over Band on the Wall’s heavy sound system once more
WORKINONIT Beat Maker Social is a monthly free event for producers to showcase their music and connect with the community.
Part of the Salaam Festival. An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and
Newly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.
Brooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee's music draws
Live From The Groove record label launch party celebrating the release of Kansul Culture collectives debut EP release with a
Private Space by Durand Jones & The Indications
Gondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES' Pink Room.
" Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living
We back people! 3 months since our show has got us ready to hit the dance floor with brand new
Souled out.
With a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed solo EPs (XL Recordings) and collaborations (Little Simz, Danny Brown, Richard Russell), Obongjayar
Moonchild return to Band on the Wall, fresh from releasing their latest LP ‘Starfruit’. ‘Starfruit’ is the fifth album from
Bassist Ida Nielsen’s life was turned upside down when music legend Prince discovered her in August 2010. Shortly after, she
Coops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of
Band on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
Glasgow’s powerhouse DJ/producer showcases the vast pool of rising jazz talent in the city with an intimate performance and ethereal
Off the back of his landmark debut LP, Reason To Smile, Kojey returns to Manchester.
Fresh from making their first LP together, Harleighblue and Illa J embark upon a UK tour to spread their collaborative
HUEY MORGAN X MOOVIN FESTIVAL MOOVIN-IN - FREE PARTY - DECEMBER 28TH Ramona teams up with the Moovin Festival crew
FREE Me Gusta Collective return to our bar stage decks for a late night party taking you on a journey
The Daptone and Big Crown king of soul returns to Manchester in support of his newest LP, Sentimental Fool. You'll
Our Sheffield pals RBB return to Craig's BOTW stage. Check their music on Bandcamp.
The new incarnation of Tungusku make their live debut. They'll be performing tracks from the Direction Of Travel EP and
Vinnie Paz, Immortal Technioque and RA rugged man head to Manchester for a night of that real undaground Hip Hop
Move 78 are a Berlin-based band whose signature sound is a balance between free-flowing, improvised jazz and programmed, automated hip-hop.
An intimate chat with the Souls crew before the first of three sets in Manchester.
For the first time in a long time original Pharcyde members Fat Lip, Imani & Slimkid Tre are reunited for
It is rare for a singular voice to define an entire generation of music, but the soulful harmonies of Peven
Sunday 19th March we're back with a classic format at @thehiphopchipshop 5 of our residents will be going back to back,
Born into a family of music royalty, the sibling trio are ready to step into the spotlight. The sisters are
Possibly the most popular Daptone act since Ms Sharon Jones, Thee Sacred Souls hit Manchester with UK Daptoner Jalen. Sold
Making his mark in history for on one of hip-hop’s most celebrated albums ‘The Infamous’, the New York rapper/ producer
The legendary Brazilian trio celebrate 50 years of samba-infused jazz-funk treasures. An Azymuth live show is a journey through the
** THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT. A SECOND DATE HAS BEEN ADDED ON 2ND AUGUST. TICKETS FOR SECOND DATE AVAILABLE HERE.
Legendary Brooklyn natives Smif-N-Wessun are survivors of the game of hip-hop. Their street slick rhymes, personal chemistry, and ability to
We were all shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news regarding the passing of founding De La Soul member,
Now Wave presents R.A.P. FERREIRA Live at YES Basement Manchester 11th August 2023 £12 18+ 7pm
Another Sons and Daughters of Lite cover follows as Jimetta leads the choir in the groove-drenched ode to self-affirmation Operation
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, US, Masta Ace, a.k.a Duval Clear, is an American rap artist, originally finding fame as
ShinDigger X Reform Radio: A Decade In The Game ShinDigger and Reform Radio celebrate their joint-tenth birthdays with a day festival
Jay Sharples and Grit Studios present a last minute paint jam! Please spread the word. Celebrating Stockport’s recent Town Of
“One of the most groundbreaking dub acts in history” - Bandcamp African Head Charge are joining us for an evening
We bring Afriquoi to Manchester for an explosive live show combining African traditions with contemporary UK electronics. Fusing Congolese guitar
Blurb: FLOHIO announces a handful of UK live dates, bringing the undeniable energy of her 2022 debut album to a
Ruby is a vocalist, songwriter and DJ hailing from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Her soulful yet distinctive voice has enabled her
Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living memory.
Read more here.
Bio: Skinny Pelembe is a multi-talented wonder, born in Johannesburg and raised in Doncaster, who crafts patchworks of personal and
corto.alto is the brain-child of award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer Liam Shortall. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, this genre defying
Arto Lindsay, self-taught corrosive guitar scratcher, might be the closest experimental noise has to a soul man. Since the late
A Hip Hop 50 special from the legendary Sheffield club night, teaming up with underground labels Def Pressé and Group
Now Wave presentsJohn Carroll Kirby, live at YES Pink RoomTuesday October 24th 2023£1818+7:30pm
Vice Beats and the University of Bristol have set up a Dilla event to fundraise for the James Dewitt Yancey
Peter Parker (Fingathing), Danny Drive Thru and I team up with DJ Rasp (doing an AV set) for some Halloween
Yoda returns to the city with his Hip Hop 50 AV show.
The New York godfather of boom-bap, slick beats and smooth flow is in Manchester for a live show, showcasing one
In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he
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!
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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
