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FeaturedAbnormal Sleepz @ Blues Kitchen
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NQ Jazz: Misha Mullov-Abbado
The Yard 11 Bent Street, ManchesterWinner of the 2014 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, Misha Mullov-Abbado is an in-demand bass player, composer and arranger based in
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Mahalia
Multi BRIT Award nominated UK singer-songwriter Mahalia makes a very special live appearance at Manchester’s Gorilla on 17 August 2021 as part of
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Untold Orchestra: Prince
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterThe Untold Orchestra playing the music of Prince! There will be two sittings for this show 17:00 and 20:30.
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Mas O Menos w/Levi Love, Lukas, Metrodome
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomHeaded up by the growingly infamous Levi Love, we bring the Mas O Menos cohort to the basement for a
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Hit & Run Vs Grand Theft Audio
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Sprechen: Bill Brewster, Gina Breeze, Rich Hall, Massey, Rinny
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La Discothèque Daytime Disco w/ Sandy Rivera
Escape To Freight Island ManchesterFree -
NQ Jazz: Andre Canniere
The Yard 11 Bent Street, ManchesterAndre Canniere is an acclaimed trumpet player, composer and educator currently based in London. Originally from rural Pennsylvania, Canniere spent
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Arrested Development
Grammy Award winning hip hop legends Arrested Development will be bringing their unmistakable sound to Manchester on 1 September 2021.
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Soup presents: Cervo, Contours, Foot Therapy
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomRegulars of the long-established Banana Hill parties will likely be familiar with the “anything goes” policy of Cervo, Contours and
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The Flyest @ The Klondyke
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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’
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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
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FeaturedPan Amsterdam @ YES
The esteemed trumpeter/rapper/Iggy Pop bandleader and songwriter takes to the road in support of second full length album, Ha Chu,
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FeaturedClub 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.
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FeaturedArlo Parks
Arlo Parks has announced a 27 date headline UK and European tour to support the release of debut album ‘Collapsed
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Manchester Reggae Festival
UB40 ft Ali Campbell & Astro Maxi Priest Caroll Thompson Janet Kay Yvonne Curtis
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FeaturedNubiyan Twist
9 piece musical collective Nubiyan Twist bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music to the
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Ghosts Of Garage
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seed.
Formerly known as SEED Ensemble, seed. is a Mercury Award nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie
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Oscar Jerome
++ Rescheduled show, original tickets valid for this new date ++ Oscar Jerome has been honing his craft as a
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Shakka
Platinum-selling artist Shakka has announced a Manchester date at Gorilla to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated debut album
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DRS + EVABEE @ Gorton Monastery
Support: EVA BEE
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FeaturedMarlowe (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
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Submotion Orchestra
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Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) + MF Robots
Music motivates at the most primal level. You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the
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FeaturedNubya Garcia @ Gorilla
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
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FeaturedMatthew Halsall @ Stoller Hall
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FeaturedMr Jukes and Barney Artist
The Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes
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FeaturedAlfa Mist @ 02 Ritz
Tickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back
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FeaturedManchester: 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
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FeaturedScratchclart & Finn / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom£5 -
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FeaturedDele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Blues Kitchen
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Mic Righteous / BOTW
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Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry: Mad Professor, Omar Perry & Earl 16
Mad Professor plays tribute to his friend touring the UK to celebrate his life in his own unique dub style.
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FeaturedOddisee / Blues Kitchen CANCELLED
The Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.
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FeaturedAbstract Orchestra does Dilla / Blues Kitchen
It's Dilla month once again, and Abstract Orchestra (who have recently toured and recorded with Slum Village) take to the
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FeaturedGZA – Liquid Swords Anniversary / O2 Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United Kingdom£26.50 – £28.75 -
FeaturedMetalheadz: Goldie, Nookie, Diverge, Medic MC / Joshua Brooks
Joshua Brooks 106 Princess St, Manchester, United Kingdom£12.50 -
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Maverick Sabre / BOTW
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FeaturedHUEY 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,
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FeaturedCelebrating 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
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MF Robots / BOTW
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Shabazz Palaces @ Yes
A triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.
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FeaturedDe La Soul with full band / O2 Apollo
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Asian Dub Foundation + Pandit G
From BOTW: Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines
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Kenny Thomas + Acantha Lang + Soul Central DJs
The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated soul singer takes to the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut
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Jehst
One of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene
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Nikitch & Kuna Maze + Mango Thomas
Band on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
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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.
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Matthew Halsall & Band
Timings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt
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FeaturedHypnotic Brass Ensemble
The bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their
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George Clinton + Ibibio Sound Machine, DJ Woody, more
Still the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.
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So Flute 8th Anniversary
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United Kingdom£12 – £15 -
FeaturedCraig 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.
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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
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FeaturedSno + 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
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Shalamar + Odyssey
This event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As
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Mamas Gun
The Bread Shed 126 Grosvenor St, ManchesterIn support of new album Cure The Jones, out now.
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FeaturedJ.Chambers
33 Oldham Street 33 Oldham St, Manchester£8 -
Ghost- Note + DJ Jamie Groovement
I'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.
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Run The Jewels
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Anchorsong + re:tract
Plus support from re:tract Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer,
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Macy Gray
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Sweet 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
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TLC
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Newen Afrobeat
We present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music
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FeaturedHuey 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
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FeaturedWorkinOnIt – 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.
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Kamaal Williams and Yazz Ahmed (Salaam Festival presents)
Part of the Salaam Festival. An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and
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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.
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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
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FeaturedLive 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
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Durand Jones and the Indications
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPrivate Space by Durand Jones & The Indications
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FeaturedMatthew Halsall YES Residency
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterGondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES' Pink Room.
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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
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FeaturedMe 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
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Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Plimp Souls
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSouled out.
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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
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FeaturedMoonchild + 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
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FeaturedIda 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
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Huey Morgan vs !!! (Chk Chk Chk) + Agent J
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FeaturedCOOPS – 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
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FeaturedMas 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
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FeaturedRebecca 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
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Kojey Radical
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterOff the back of his landmark debut LP, Reason To Smile, Kojey returns to Manchester.
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Kendrick Lamar
AO Arena Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester£20 -
FeaturedIlla 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
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FeaturedRamona Radio: Huey Morgan x Moovin Festival
HUEY MORGAN X MOOVIN FESTIVAL MOOVIN-IN - FREE PARTY - DECEMBER 28TH Ramona teams up with the Moovin Festival crew
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FeaturedMe Gusta Collective: Sounds From South America
FREE Me Gusta Collective return to our bar stage decks for a late night party taking you on a journey
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FeaturedJeru The Damaja
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FeaturedLee Fields + James Hunter + Jalen NGonda
The Daptone and Big Crown king of soul returns to Manchester in support of his newest LP, Sentimental Fool. You'll
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FeaturedCraig Charles Funk & Soul Club: Renegade Brass Band
Our Sheffield pals RBB return to Craig's BOTW stage. Check their music on Bandcamp.
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FeaturedTungusku
The new incarnation of Tungusku make their live debut. They'll be performing tracks from the Direction Of Travel EP and
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FeaturedJedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique & RA The Rugged Man
Vinnie Paz, Immortal Technioque and RA rugged man head to Manchester for a night of that real undaground Hip Hop
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FeaturedMove 78 @ Regal Disco
Move 78 are a Berlin-based band whose signature sound is a balance between free-flowing, improvised jazz and programmed, automated hip-hop.
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FeaturedSouls Of Mischief Q&A – Manchester
An intimate chat with the Souls crew before the first of three sets in Manchester.
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FeaturedSouls Of Mischief – first night
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FeaturedThe Pharcyde [The Far Side]
For the first time in a long time original Pharcyde members Fat Lip, Imani & Slimkid Tre are reunited for
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Peven Everett
It is rare for a singular voice to define an entire generation of music, but the soulful harmonies of Peven
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WORKINONIT – March
Sunday 19th March we're back with a classic format at @thehiphopchipshop 5 of our residents will be going back to back,
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The Womack Sisters
Born into a family of music royalty, the sibling trio are ready to step into the spotlight. The sisters are
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Thee Sacred Souls + Jalen Ngonda
Possibly the most popular Daptone act since Ms Sharon Jones, Thee Sacred Souls hit Manchester with UK Daptoner Jalen. Sold
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FeaturedSlum Village
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FeaturedJ Chambers + band
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FeaturedHavoc (Mobb Deep) + Big Noyd + Paul Stephan
Making his mark in history for on one of hip-hop’s most celebrated albums ‘The Infamous’, the New York rapper/ producer
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The legendary Brazilian trio celebrate 50 years of samba-infused jazz-funk treasures. An Azymuth live show is a journey through the
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FeaturedThe Allergies
** THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT. A SECOND DATE HAS BEEN ADDED ON 2ND AUGUST. TICKETS FOR SECOND DATE AVAILABLE HERE.
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FeaturedSmif-N-Wessun & Air Adam
Legendary Brooklyn natives Smif-N-Wessun are survivors of the game of hip-hop. Their street slick rhymes, personal chemistry, and ability to
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FeaturedDe La Soul rescheduled – July 20
We were all shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news regarding the passing of founding De La Soul member,
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FeaturedR.A.P FERREIRA + CONTOUR + ELDON & AJ SUEDE
Now Wave presents R.A.P. FERREIRA Live at YES Basement Manchester 11th August 2023 £12 18+ 7pm
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FeaturedR.A.P Ferreira + Contour + Eldon + AJ Suede
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FeaturedJimetta Rose and the Voices Of Creation
Another Sons and Daughters of Lite cover follows as Jimetta leads the choir in the groove-drenched ode to self-affirmation Operation
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FeaturedAbnormal Sleepz
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Masta Ace & Marco Polo / BOTW
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, US, Masta Ace, a.k.a Duval Clear, is an American rap artist, originally finding fame as
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FeaturedShindigger x Reform Radio Joint 10th Birthday
ShinDigger X Reform Radio: A Decade In The Game ShinDigger and Reform Radio celebrate their joint-tenth birthdays with a day festival
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FeaturedBlu & Exile + M.E.D. / BOTW
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FeaturedStockport Paint Jam
Jay Sharples and Grit Studios present a last minute paint jam! Please spread the word. Celebrating Stockport’s recent Town Of
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African Head Charge + Gaudi @ Blues Kitchen
“One of the most groundbreaking dub acts in history” - Bandcamp African Head Charge are joining us for an evening
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Afriquoi @ Blues Kitchen
We bring Afriquoi to Manchester for an explosive live show combining African traditions with contemporary UK electronics. Fusing Congolese guitar
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FeaturedRoc Marciano / Canvas
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FLOHIO / Yes
Blurb: FLOHIO announces a handful of UK live dates, bringing the undeniable energy of her 2022 debut album to a
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FeaturedRuby Wood / BOTW
Ruby is a vocalist, songwriter and DJ hailing from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Her soulful yet distinctive voice has enabled her
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Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista / BOTW
Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living memory.
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FeaturedCavemanM8 – Civilized Habits launch / Blah Cafe
Read more here.
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FeaturedSkinny Pelembe / Yes
Bio: Skinny Pelembe is a multi-talented wonder, born in Johannesburg and raised in Doncaster, who crafts patchworks of personal and
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FeaturedCorto.Alto / BOTW
corto.alto is the brain-child of award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer Liam Shortall. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, this genre defying
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FeaturedArto Lindsay feat. Melvin Gibbs / Night & Day
Arto Lindsay, self-taught corrosive guitar scratcher, might be the closest experimental noise has to a soul man. Since the late
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Sheffield: Phonetics x Def Pressé x Group Bracil – Call and Response
A Hip Hop 50 special from the legendary Sheffield club night, teaming up with underground labels Def Pressé and Group
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FeaturedJohn Carroll Kirby / Yes
Now Wave presentsJohn Carroll Kirby, live at YES Pink RoomTuesday October 24th 2023£1818+7:30pm
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FeaturedAn Afternoon of DILLA / Low Four Studio
Vice Beats and the University of Bristol have set up a Dilla event to fundraise for the James Dewitt Yancey
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FeaturedHip Hop Halloween / Freight Island
Peter Parker (Fingathing), Danny Drive Thru and I team up with DJ Rasp (doing an AV set) for some Halloween
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MNDSGN / Blues Kitchen
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Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers / Blues Kitchen
The New York godfather of boom-bap, slick beats and smooth flow is in Manchester for a live show, showcasing one
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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
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FeaturedReno Collective / Band On The Wall
Reno Collective is a creative platform showcasing artists from diverse backgrounds in the UK and beyond. Paying homage to the
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FeaturedJeru The Damaja / The Blues Kitchen
Concert Hall: Jeru The Damaja East Coast hip-hop royalty, and Brooklyn’s finest returns. Join us as we celebrate 30 years
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Heatwave / The Blues Kitchen
Disco legends Heatwave take over the Blues Kitchen this January with an entire set of party anthems. Globally known for
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FeaturedRumbi Tauro + R’Monah / Band On The Wall
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FeaturedWORKINONIT / The Hip Hop Chip Shop
WORKINONIT SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2PM-6PM2024! We're back at @thehiphopchipshop , and as promised, we have a line up of massively talented beat
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FeaturedOMAR + JAMIE GROOVEMENT / THE BLUES KITCHEN
Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced. If anyone
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Werkha / Ramona Live
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FeaturedR.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede … G’s US / Deaf Institute
The Ruby Yacht captain returns to the port of Manchester with G's US partner AJ Suede. We had a good
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