NQ Jazz Film Night: ‘Paris Qui Dort’ + ‘Le Voyage dans la Lune’ w/ John Ellis & Matt Owens
John Ellis & Matt Owens treat us to a French fantasy double feature for NQ Jazz’s series of ‘seminal sci-fi’
Me Gusta: Habibi Funk
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterAfter a long break, we are making our long-awaited comeback. This time around we have Habibi Funk gracing the Night&Day
Pan Amsterdam @ YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterThe esteemed trumpeter/rapper/Iggy Pop bandleader and songwriter takes to the road in support of second full length album, Ha Chu,
Club Orchestra & Jamie Groovement: East V West Coast
I'll be delving into the history of east and west coast hip hop as Club Orchestra go for live renditions.
Arlo Parks
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterArlo Parks has announced a 27 date headline UK and European tour to support the release of debut album ‘Collapsed
Brand New Heavies @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomfUnKin the UK tour!
Manchester Reggae Festival
Bowlers ManchesterUB40 ft Ali Campbell & Astro Maxi Priest Caroll Thompson Janet Kay Yvonne Curtis
Nubiyan Twist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester9 piece musical collective Nubiyan Twist bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music to the
Ghosts Of Garage
Hidden DownTex Mill 16-18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, ManchesterMammal Hands
The Stoller Hallseed.
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterFormerly known as SEED Ensemble, seed. is a Mercury Award nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie
Oscar Jerome
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester++ Rescheduled show, original tickets valid for this new date ++ Oscar Jerome has been honing his craft as a
Shakka
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterPlatinum-selling artist Shakka has announced a Manchester date at Gorilla to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated debut album
IAMDDB
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomChildren Of Zeus @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMassive hometown gig for Konny Kon and Tyler Daley.
DRS + EVABEE @ Gorton Monastery
Gorton Monastery Gorton Lane, Manchester, United KingdomSupport: EVA BEE
Marlowe (Solemn Brigham & L’Orange) @ YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterSolemn Brigham and L'Orange celebrate their second album together as Marlowe with a UK tour. Marlowe 2 by Marlowe (L'Orange
Submotion Orchestra
Club AcademyCory Wong (Vulfpeck) + MF Robots
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMusic motivates at the most primal level. You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the
Nubya Garcia @ Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterNOW WAVE PRESENTSNUBYA GARCIA+ guests Live at Gorilla, Manchester Rescheduled date: November 3rd 2021 – all tickets remain valid. Nubya Garcia is an award-winning saxophonist
Matthew Halsall @ Stoller Hall
The Stoller HallMr Jukes and Barney Artist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes
Alfa Mist @ 02 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomTickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back
Manchester: Hip Hop Chip Shop NYE – Mustard Tree Fundraiser
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomBIG COAT NEW YEARS EVE FUNDRAISER PARTY 7pm-2am (Sponsored by Rockstar Spirits & Bags Of Flavor) Gonna throw a party
Scratchclart & Finn / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomRoy Ayers / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomYou need a description?
Jay Electronica / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom'Nuff said.
Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMic Righteous / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomTertia May / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomTribute to Lee Scratch Perry: Mad Professor, Omar Perry & Earl 16
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMad Professor plays tribute to his friend touring the UK to celebrate his life in his own unique dub style.
Oddisee / Blues Kitchen CANCELLED
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.
Abstract Orchestra does Dilla / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomIt's Dilla month once again, and Abstract Orchestra (who have recently toured and recorded with Slum Village) take to the
GZA – Liquid Swords Anniversary / O2 Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMetalheadz: Goldie, Nookie, Diverge, Medic MC / Joshua Brooks
Joshua Brooks 106 Princess St, Manchester, United KingdomEmma-Jean Thackray / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomYellow by Emma-Jean Thackray
Maverick Sabre / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomHUEY MORGAN + DON LETTS: NYC VS LDN + Agent J (Groovement)
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomTwo International music heavyweights collide at Band on the Wall for a one-off night of deep cuts and and big,
Celebrating Manchester’s Black Artists @ Night and Day
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterShowcasing some of Manchesters freshest Hip Hop and R&B artists + special guest LAYFULLSTOP
MF Robots / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomShabazz Palaces @ Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterA triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.
De La Soul with full band / O2 Apollo
O2 Apollo Stockport Rd, Manchester, United KingdomAsian Dub Foundation + Pandit G
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFrom BOTW: Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines
Kenny Thomas + Acantha Lang + Soul Central DJs
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated soul singer takes to the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut
Jehst
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomOne of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene
Nikitch & Kuna Maze + Mango Thomas
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBand on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
Werkha album launch
Wilson's Den 42_44 Oldham Street,, Manchester,One of the city's most prolific musicians readies the launch of his latest LP on First Word.
Allysha Joy
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAllysha's new album, Torn:Tonic, is out now on First Word Records.
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterTimings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their
George Clinton + Ibibio Sound Machine, DJ Woody, more
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterStill the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.
So Flute 8th Anniversary
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United KingdomCraig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Allergies (live) & Andy Cooper
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomI'll be supporting at this one too.
Me Gusta presents Analog Africa
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAfter Habibi Funk and Coco Maria, we thought we'd stay on the vinyl vibe and invite another label that inspired
BETTER DAYS/SIT & BUN: THE KTNA / JULY 7 / CHIMPO
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterSno + MC Kwasi
The Old Abbey Taphouse Guildhall Cl, ManchesterWe’re excited to bring SNO to the Taphouse’s beer garden for a 10 hour, all vinyl, all day long set
Automatic
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPost-punk, Stones Throw-signed three piece Automatic headline a trio of new bands.
Action Bronson, The Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt and Lord Apex
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomShalamar + Odyssey
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley St, ManchesterThis event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As
Mamas Gun
The Bread Shed 126 Grosvenor St, ManchesterIn support of new album Cure The Jones, out now.
J.Chambers
33 Oldham Street 33 Oldham St, ManchesterGhost- Note + DJ Jamie Groovement
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomI'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.
Run The Jewels
O2 Victoria Warehouse Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, United KingdomAnchorsong + re:tract
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPlus support from re:tract Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer,
Macy Gray
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterSweet Vibrations Radio 2nd Birthday
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomHIP HOP // NEOSOUL // ALT RNB // CLASSICS come celebrate 2 years of Sweet vibes broadcasting!! £6 TICKETS
TLC
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterNewen Afrobeat
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomWe present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music
Huey Morgan vs T-Bone: Radio Clash
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFollowing his monster night with Don Letts, Huey Morgan takes over Band on the Wall’s heavy sound system once more
WorkinOnIt – Beat Makers’ Social
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomWORKINONIT Beat Maker Social is a monthly free event for producers to showcase their music and connect with the community.
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterKamaal Williams and Yazz Ahmed (Salaam Festival presents)
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPart of the Salaam Festival. An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and
Surprise Chef @ YES 25 AUG 2022
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterNewly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.
Oddisee & Good Compny
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomBrooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee's music draws
Repercussion 2022
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomLive From The Groove @ Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomLive From The Groove record label launch party celebrating the release of Kansul Culture collectives debut EP release with a
Durand Jones and the Indications
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPrivate Space by Durand Jones & The Indications
Matthew Halsall YES Residency
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterGondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES' Pink Room.
Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom" Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living
Me Gusta Collective: Afro Dance Special
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterWe back people! 3 months since our show has got us ready to hit the dance floor with brand new
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Plimp Souls
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSouled out.
Obongjayar
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomWith a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed solo EPs (XL Recordings) and collaborations (Little Simz, Danny Brown, Richard Russell), Obongjayar
Moonchild + Emmavie
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomMoonchild return to Band on the Wall, fresh from releasing their latest LP ‘Starfruit’. ‘Starfruit’ is the fifth album from
Ida Nielsen (NPG) & The Funkbots
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBassist Ida Nielsen’s life was turned upside down when music legend Prince discovered her in August 2010. Shortly after, she
Huey Morgan vs !!! (Chk Chk Chk) + Agent J
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomCOOPS – Lost Soul Album Launch
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomCoops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of
Mas O Menos Love Language Party – Levi Love, Joey T, Lady Lady
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBand on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomGlasgow’s powerhouse DJ/producer showcases the vast pool of rising jazz talent in the city with an intimate performance and ethereal
Kojey Radical
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterOff the back of his landmark debut LP, Reason To Smile, Kojey returns to Manchester.
Kendrick Lamar
AO Arena Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, ManchesterIlla J & Harleighblu
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomFresh from making their first LP together, Harleighblue and Illa J embark upon a UK tour to spread their collaborative
Ramona Radio: Huey Morgan x Moovin Festival
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterHUEY MORGAN X MOOVIN FESTIVAL MOOVIN-IN - FREE PARTY - DECEMBER 28TH Ramona teams up with the Moovin Festival crew
Me Gusta Collective: Sounds From South America
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFREE Me Gusta Collective return to our bar stage decks for a late night party taking you on a journey
Jeru The Damaja
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomLee Fields + James Hunter + Jalen NGonda
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Daptone and Big Crown king of soul returns to Manchester in support of his newest LP, Sentimental Fool. You'll
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club: Renegade Brass Band
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomOur Sheffield pals RBB return to Craig's BOTW stage. Check their music on Bandcamp.
Tungusku
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe new incarnation of Tungusku make their live debut. They'll be performing tracks from the Direction Of Travel EP and
Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique & RA The Rugged Man
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomVinnie Paz, Immortal Technioque and RA rugged man head to Manchester for a night of that real undaground Hip Hop
Move 78 @ Regal Disco
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterMove 78 are a Berlin-based band whose signature sound is a balance between free-flowing, improvised jazz and programmed, automated hip-hop.
Souls Of Mischief Q&A – Manchester
LOW FOUR ManchesterAn intimate chat with the Souls crew before the first of three sets in Manchester.
Souls Of Mischief – first night
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomSouls Of Mischief – second night
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Pharcyde [The Far Side]
Canvas Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United KingdomFor the first time in a long time original Pharcyde members Fat Lip, Imani & Slimkid Tre are reunited for
Peven Everett
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomIt is rare for a singular voice to define an entire generation of music, but the soulful harmonies of Peven
WORKINONIT – March
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomSunday 19th March we're back with a classic format at @thehiphopchipshop 5 of our residents will be going back to back,
The Womack Sisters
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomBorn into a family of music royalty, the sibling trio are ready to step into the spotlight. The sisters are
Thee Sacred Souls + Jalen Ngonda
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomPossibly the most popular Daptone act since Ms Sharon Jones, Thee Sacred Souls hit Manchester with UK Daptoner Jalen. Sold
Slum Village
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomJ Chambers + band
Gullivers 109 Oldham St, Manchester, United KingdomHavoc (Mobb Deep) + Big Noyd + Paul Stephan
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMaking his mark in history for on one of hip-hop’s most celebrated albums ‘The Infamous’, the New York rapper/ producer
Azymuth 50th Anniversary
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe legendary Brazilian trio celebrate 50 years of samba-infused jazz-funk treasures. An Azymuth live show is a journey through the
The Allergies
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom** THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT. A SECOND DATE HAS BEEN ADDED ON 2ND AUGUST. TICKETS FOR SECOND DATE AVAILABLE HERE.
Outbreak Fest: Denzel Curry, Death Grips, Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Wiki
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomSmif-N-Wessun & Air Adam
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomLegendary Brooklyn natives Smif-N-Wessun are survivors of the game of hip-hop. Their street slick rhymes, personal chemistry, and ability to
De La Soul rescheduled – July 20
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterWe were all shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news regarding the passing of founding De La Soul member,
R.A.P FERREIRA + CONTOUR + ELDON & AJ SUEDE
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterNow Wave presents R.A.P. FERREIRA Live at YES Basement Manchester 11th August 2023 £12 18+ 7pm
R.A.P Ferreira + Contour + Eldon + AJ Suede
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterJimetta Rose and the Voices Of Creation
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomAnother Sons and Daughters of Lite cover follows as Jimetta leads the choir in the groove-drenched ode to self-affirmation Operation
Abnormal Sleepz
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterMasta Ace & Marco Polo / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomHailing from Brooklyn, New York, US, Masta Ace, a.k.a Duval Clear, is an American rap artist, originally finding fame as
B. DOLAN & Mithago Craze
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterShindigger x Reform Radio Joint 10th Birthday
The Yard Manchester 11 Bent St, Cheetham Hill, ManchesterShinDigger X Reform Radio: A Decade In The Game ShinDigger and Reform Radio celebrate their joint-tenth birthdays with a day festival
Blu & Exile + M.E.D. / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBlack Josh, Lee Scott, Sonnyjim, Sammy B-Side / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomStockport Paint Jam
Jay Sharples and Grit Studios present a last minute paint jam! Please spread the word. Celebrating Stockport’s recent Town Of
African Head Charge + Gaudi @ Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom“One of the most groundbreaking dub acts in history” - Bandcamp African Head Charge are joining us for an evening
Afriquoi @ Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomWe bring Afriquoi to Manchester for an explosive live show combining African traditions with contemporary UK electronics. Fusing Congolese guitar
Roc Marciano / Canvas
Canvas Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United KingdomFLOHIO / Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterBlurb: FLOHIO announces a handful of UK live dates, bringing the undeniable energy of her 2022 debut album to a
Ruby Wood / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomRuby is a vocalist, songwriter and DJ hailing from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Her soulful yet distinctive voice has enabled her
Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living memory.
CavemanM8 – Civilized Habits launch / Blah Cafe
Blah Cafe Withington, Manchester, United KingdomRead more here.
Skinny Pelembe / Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterBio: Skinny Pelembe is a multi-talented wonder, born in Johannesburg and raised in Doncaster, who crafts patchworks of personal and
Corto.Alto / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdomcorto.alto is the brain-child of award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer Liam Shortall. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, this genre defying
Arto Lindsay feat. Melvin Gibbs / Night & Day
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterArto Lindsay, self-taught corrosive guitar scratcher, might be the closest experimental noise has to a soul man. Since the late
Sheffield: Phonetics x Def Pressé x Group Bracil – Call and Response
Bal Fashions Sheffield 16 Exchange St, Sheffield, United KingdomA Hip Hop 50 special from the legendary Sheffield club night, teaming up with underground labels Def Pressé and Group
John Carroll Kirby / Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterNow Wave presentsJohn Carroll Kirby, live at YES Pink RoomTuesday October 24th 2023£1818+7:30pm
An Afternoon of DILLA / Low Four Studio
LOW FOUR ManchesterVice Beats and the University of Bristol have set up a Dilla event to fundraise for the James Dewitt Yancey
Hip Hop Halloween / Freight Island
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterPeter Parker (Fingathing), Danny Drive Thru and I team up with DJ Rasp (doing an AV set) for some Halloween
MNDSGN / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomDJ Yoda / The Yard
The Yard Manchester 11 Bent St, Cheetham Hill, ManchesterYoda returns to the city with his Hip Hop 50 AV show.
Space Cassette
Canvas Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United KingdomStu 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