Concert Hall: Jeru The Damaja East Coast hip-hop royalty, and Brooklyn’s finest returns. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Jeru’s acclaimed album The Sun Rises in the East. Jeru the Damaja aka D. Original Dirty Rotten Scoundrel brings his unique “hardcore conscious” style to our home this January to kick off 2024 in […]
Disco legends Heatwave take over the Blues Kitchen this January with an entire set of party anthems. Globally known for floor-filling hits like ‘Mind Blowing Decisions’, ‘Boogie Nights’ and the all-time classic ‘Always and Forever’, Heatwave are no strangers to chart success and will be heating up the dancefloor with their sweet soul grooves this […]
WORKINONIT SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2PM-6PM2024! We’re back at @thehiphopchipshop , and as promised, we have a line up of massively talented beat makers/producers. Making his WORKINONIT debut, we have @__zeroni making his way up from Bristol to play some of his instrumentals. Go check out his page. This young man is extremely dope! Added to the WORKINONIT residents roster […]
Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced. If anyone has doubts about that, then they might want to consider the list of legendary artists who happily line up to collaborate with him musically, or simply sing his praises – from Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, […]
The 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.
A big favourite here at Band on the Wall, we’ve brought Fatoumata over to the UK several times. We hope you’re excited to see her in Manchester once more this coming February as she performs at the stunning New Century Hall! Celebrated not just in Mali but across the world, Fatoumata has become an ambassador […]
After a great and packed debut show at the venue back in July 2023, we just had to bring back DJ Lubi and Orchestra Mambo International with their “Mambo King : A Musical Tribute To Tito Puente” set. A full night of classic mambo, salsa, Latin jazz and cha cha cha celebrating one of the […]
To launch the new Ramona Radio Rave series, we welcome Scotland’s No. 1 Reggae / Dub Crew for a special 3 hr set taking in Dub, Reggae, & more …
Charlie Boy Manson entered the musical realm around 2018 in Manchester. He has become well known for his undeniably poetic yet twisted style and red branding. An artist that seems to always be hiding within the underground circles of the city. Further afield, in the music industry, he is best known for collaborating with forward […]
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 will be playing together for the whole night, digging from a box of Soul/Jazz/Disco/Funk/House/Techno/Afro/Latin/Reggae/Hip Hop/Breaks and lots more. All welcome, regardless of age, nationality, mobility, gender or sexuality. Regulars & first timers getting down together… […]
TWO PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCE ONE – 7PM – SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE TWO – 9.30PM – TICKETS BELOW
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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 & Homoelectric DJS.
LOWD brings their revolutionary sound system to the South Warehouse for a huge free show – featuring Chimpo, Jenna G, Chunky and J.Chambers (live) LOWD (Love Overcomes World Destruction) Sound System are taking over the South Warehouse with their debut show, mixing heavyweight sounds with incredible visuals – all while championing social and ecological causes. Expect […]
The Ultramagnetic MC’s is an American hip hop group based in the Bronx, New York.Originally founded by Kool Keith in 1984, the group currently consists of Keith, Ced Gee, TRLove and Moe Love. The group’s work was associated with unorthodox sampling,polysyllabic rhymes, and bizarre lyrical imagery. The group released their debut single “To Give You […]
Ludicrous, bizarre and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek A Mouse. Revered for his wit and humour, biting social commentary and infectious energy, Eek A Mouse became a household name in Jamaica through his signature vocal style called ‘sing jaying’ a combination of toasting […]
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 Zeus.
Update: upgraded to Ritz. Original tickets for Gorilla still valid. Deservedly blowing up and just having had new single Astral Plane A-listed on 6Music, Say She She return to the city.
Ambitious in both scope and sound, Master Peace’s new material reflects this goal of making music that stands the test of time on its own merit, free from the hype machine or music industry machinations. Citing iconic indie artists such as Bloc Party and Arctic Monkeys as central to his musical development, he aspires to […]
A mid afternoon treat this Saturday – My daughter DJAY ANA MAY and I are super excited to join Honeyfeet for Baby Rock Sampler at Band On The Wall, Manchester, this weekend. Check out the event at Manchester’s Finest and buy tickets from BOTW – it’s very close to selling out! More from Baby Rock Sampler here.
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness are a six/ seven member band from Soweto, South Africa. Their music has been described as “afro-psychedelic future pop”. The band formed in 2003, and sings in all 11 of the official languages of South Africa. They draw inspiration from Indigenous music that is not exposed in the mainstream. They sing […]
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. Matsiko’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 […]
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 this by the legendary Jenna G.
‘Mahalia Presents’ visits Manchester for the first time with a strong local line up and South London soul singer James Vickery. Mahalia’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. MORE […]
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. This April, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genius of Madvillainy. UK’s finest emerging talents tackle one of the most iconic albums […]
NEW DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID https://lawdapex.bandcamp.com/music They 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. Lord Apex is a rare character, his musical knowledge a rabbit hole and that’s […]
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. General Admission tickets do NOT come with an album. All CD/LP purchases […]
HIP HOP PAINT PARTY. This will be delivered by Hip Hop visual artist Sal Freckles + Jay the Creator from Seduced by Art – who are part of our touring team. Attendees will be guided through the process of creating a Hip Hop inspired work of art using acrylic paint on stretched canvas. The Seduced by Art team will be on hand […]
One of the most famous hip hop outfits of all time bring that Detroit heat over to Manchester this April. Original member T3 and producer Young RJ are guaranteed to deliver all of your favourite joints for a high energy dose of nostalgia.
Brit Daptonian Jalen has sold out two nights at BOTW. Here’s a brief clip from his support slot at Oddisee years ago at Deaf.
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. Headlined by the Queen of the underground, Akua Naru, known for her classic boom bap style and socially conscious rhymes. Thought-provoking rapper OneDa hosts the night – she presents HERchester, a female and […]
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” […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 be special… 100% SWEG GUARANTEED
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. The heady, sun-drenched release is peppered with impressive collaborations, including the iconic Nile Rodgers who […]
Join Mr. Scruff for a Manchester Jazz Festival 2 room special with Nu Genea (DJ + Keys) playing for 2 hours, as well as getting involved in some B2B action. Join Mr. Scruff for a Manchester Jazz Festival 2 room special with Nu Genea (DJ + Keys) playing for 2 hours, as well as getting […]
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. Courtney Pine – Saxophone Robert Fordjour […]
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. Under the direction of Latin Grammy Award winner and genius musician Juancho […]
The legendary American hip-hop group are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip as being members of Native Tongues. Duo members, JuJu and Psycho Les, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album, The Beatnuts: Street Level. The group have produced for Stereo MCs, Common, Pete Nice, DJ Richie Rich, Kurious, and Chi-Ali. They’ve also collaborated with […]
Unfortunately this gig has been cancelled: see Twitter. You can buy tickets for the Liverpool show which replaces it here. The 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. […]
Usual high impact line up from the WHP crew. Amazing to see MCR names Sparkz, Chaise, T-Man, Fox up there too and for Children Of Zeus to be main stage with Doja Cat – as deserved.
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 […]
GORILLA LINK HERE Great work from Threesixty, Spreadlove and More Bounce for this in Manchester… READ MORE HERE Artwork by New Analog For 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 […]
Join us for an unforgettable night of Live Soulful Hip-hop in celebration of Meduulla’s birthday featuring exciting special guest and exclusive merch.
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. Promising 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.
Three nights at Factory International. The shapeshifting, multi-talented superstar returns to Manchester this summer for a three-night residency After an unforgettable, sold-out performance at MIF19, Janelle Monáe is back with a series of electrifying but intimate nights of music. One of the most celebrated artists of the modern era, Monáe fuses a blend of genres – soul, […]
