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  • August 2021

  • Fri 20
    August 20, 2021 @ 20:00 - 04:00

    Mas O Menos w/Levi Love, Lukas, Metrodome

    Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Headed up by the growingly infamous Levi Love, we bring the Mas O Menos cohort to the basement for a

  • Fri 20
    August 20, 2021 @ 23:00 - 04:00

    Hit & Run Vs Grand Theft Audio

    Hidden DownTex Mill 16_18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Sat 21
    August 21, 2021 @ 12:00

    Sprechen: Bill Brewster, Gina Breeze, Rich Hall, Massey, Rinny

    Escape To Freight Island Manchester
  • Sun 22
    August 22, 2021 @ 12:00 - 19:00

    La Discothèque Daytime Disco w/ Sandy Rivera

    Escape To Freight Island Manchester
    Free
  • Mon 23
    August 23, 2021 @ 19:00

    NQ Jazz: Andre Canniere

    The Yard 11 Bent Street, Manchester

    Andre Canniere is an acclaimed trumpet player, composer and educator currently based in London. Originally from rural Pennsylvania, Canniere spent

  • September 2021

  • Wed 1
    September 1, 2021 @ 19:00

    Arrested Development

    Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester

    Grammy Award winning hip hop legends Arrested Development will be bringing their unmistakable sound to Manchester on 1 September 2021.

  • Fri 3
    September 3, 2021 @ 20:00 - September 4, 2021 @ 16:00

    Soup presents: Cervo, Contours, Foot Therapy

    Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Regulars of the long-established Banana Hill parties will likely be familiar with the “anything goes” policy of Cervo, Contours and

  • Sat 4
    September 4, 2021 @ 12:00

    The Flyest @ The Klondyke

    The Klondyke 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
    £8
  • Sun 5
    September 5, 2021 @ 18:00

    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’

  • Sat 11
    September 11, 2021 @ 23:00

    Me Gusta: Habibi Funk

    Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, Manchester

    After a long break, we are making our long-awaited comeback. This time around we have Habibi Funk gracing the Night&Day

    £5 – £13
  • Mon 13
    Featured September 13, 2021 @ 19:30

    Pan Amsterdam @ YES

    YES 38 Charles Street, Manchester

    The esteemed trumpeter/rapper/Iggy Pop bandleader and songwriter takes to the road in support of second full length album, Ha Chu,

    £10
  • Thu 16
    Featured September 16, 2021 @ 17:00

    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.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    Featured September 16, 2021 @ 19:30

    Arlo Parks

    Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester

    Arlo Parks has announced a 27 date headline UK and European tour to support the release of debut album ‘Collapsed

  • Sat 18
    September 18, 2021 @ 19:00

    Brand New Heavies @ O2 Ritz

    02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United Kingdom

    fUnKin the UK tour!

    £27.50
  • Sun 19
    September 19, 2021

    Manchester Reggae Festival

    Bowlers Manchester

    UB40 ft Ali Campbell & Astro Maxi Priest Caroll Thompson Janet Kay Yvonne Curtis

  • Thu 23
    Featured September 23, 2021 @ 19:30

    Nubiyan Twist

    Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester

    9 piece musical collective Nubiyan Twist bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music to the

  • Fri 24
    September 24, 2021

    Ghosts Of Garage

    Hidden DownTex Mill 16-18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester
  • Tue 28
    September 28, 2021

    Mammal Hands

  • Thu 30
    September 30, 2021 @ 19:30

    seed.

    Formerly known as SEED Ensemble, seed. is a Mercury Award nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie

  • October 2021

  • Sun 3
    October 3, 2021 @ 19:00

    Oscar Jerome

    ++ Rescheduled show, original tickets valid for this new date ++ Oscar Jerome has been honing his craft as a

  • Tue 5
    October 5, 2021 @ 19:00

    Shakka

    Platinum-selling artist Shakka has announced a Manchester date at Gorilla to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated debut album

  • Wed 13
    October 13, 2021 @ 19:00

    IAMDDB

  • Thu 14
    Featured October 14, 2021 @ 19:00

    Children Of Zeus @ O2 Ritz

    Massive hometown gig for Konny Kon and Tyler Daley.

    £19.30
  • Fri 15
    October 15, 2021

    DRS + EVABEE @ Gorton Monastery

    Support: EVA BEE

  • Sat 16
    Featured October 16, 2021 @ 19:00

    Marlowe (Solemn Brigham & L’Orange) @ YES

    Solemn Brigham and L'Orange celebrate their second album together as Marlowe with a UK tour. Marlowe 2 by Marlowe (L'Orange

    £10
  • Fri 22
    October 22, 2021 @ 19:00

    Submotion Orchestra

  • Sat 23
    October 23, 2021 @ 18:30

    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

  • November 2021

  • Wed 3
    Featured November 3, 2021 @ 19:30

    Nubya 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

  • Thu 4
    Featured November 4, 2021 @ 19:00

    Matthew Halsall @ Stoller Hall

  • Mon 22
    Featured November 22, 2021 @ 19:30

    Mr Jukes and Barney Artist

    The Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes

  • Sat 27
    Featured November 27, 2021 @ 18:30

    Alfa Mist @ 02 Ritz

    Tickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back

  • December 2021

  • Fri 31
    Featured December 31, 2021 @ 19:00 - 02:00

    Manchester: Hip Hop Chip Shop NYE – Mustard Tree Fundraiser

    BIG COAT NEW YEARS EVE FUNDRAISER PARTY 7pm-2am (Sponsored by Rockstar Spirits & Bags Of Flavor) Gonna throw a party

    £20
  • January 2022

  • Sat 15
    Featured January 15, 2022

    Scratchclart & Finn / SOUP

    Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
    £5
  • Sun 16
    Featured January 16, 2022 @ 19:00 - 23:59

    Roy Ayers / Blues Kitchen

    You need a description?

    £29.70
  • Wed 26
    Featured January 26, 2022

    Jay Electronica / Blues Kitchen

    'Nuff said.

    £21 – £30
  • Thu 27
    Featured January 27, 2022

    Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Blues Kitchen

    £9 – £13
  • February 2022

  • Tue 1
    February 1, 2022

    Mic Righteous / BOTW

    £14.50
  • Tue 1
    February 1, 2022

    Tertia May / SOUP

    £10
  • Thu 3
    February 3, 2022

    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.

    £11.55 – £16.50
  • Mon 7
    Featured February 7, 2022 @ 19:00 - 23:30

    Oddisee / Blues Kitchen CANCELLED

    The Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.

    £10.50 – £15.00
  • Wed 16
    Featured February 16, 2022 @ 19:00 - 23:30

    Abstract 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

    £15
  • Thu 24
    Featured February 24, 2022

    GZA – Liquid Swords Anniversary / O2 Ritz

    £26.50 – £28.75
  • Sat 26
    Featured February 26, 2022

    Metalheadz: Goldie, Nookie, Diverge, Medic MC / Joshua Brooks

    Joshua Brooks 106 Princess St, Manchester, United Kingdom
    £12.50
  • March 2022

  • Thu 3
    Featured March 3, 2022

    Emma-Jean Thackray / BOTW

    Yellow by Emma-Jean Thackray

    £10 – £12
  • Sat 5
    March 5, 2022

    Maverick Sabre / BOTW

    £19.50
  • Sat 5
    Featured March 5, 2022 @ 23:00

    HUEY MORGAN + DON LETTS: NYC VS LDN + Agent J (Groovement)

    Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Two International music heavyweights collide at Band on the Wall for a one-off night of deep cuts and and big,

  • Sun 6
    Featured March 6, 2022 @ 19:00 - 01:00

    Celebrating Manchester’s Black Artists @ Night and Day

    Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, Manchester

    Showcasing some of Manchesters freshest Hip Hop and R&B artists + special guest LAYFULLSTOP

    £10
  • Fri 11
    March 11, 2022

    MF Robots / BOTW

    £15.50
  • Wed 23
    March 23, 2022 @ 19:30 - 23:00

    Shabazz Palaces @ Yes

    A triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.

    £14
  • Sat 26
    Featured March 26, 2022

    De La Soul with full band / O2 Apollo

    £31
  • April 2022

  • Fri 8
    April 8, 2022 @ 19:00

    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

    £18 – £21
  • May 2022

  • Thu 12
    May 12, 2022 @ 19:00

    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

    £23
  • Thu 12
    May 12, 2022 @ 19:00

    Jehst

    One of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene

    £15
  • Fri 13
    May 13, 2022 @ 20:00

    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

    Free
  • Thu 19
    May 19, 2022 @ 20:00

    Werkha album launch

    One of the city's most prolific musicians readies the launch of his latest LP on First Word.

    £10
  • Fri 20
    May 20, 2022 @ 19:30

    Allysha Joy

    Allysha's new album, Torn:Tonic, is out now on First Word Records.

    £8.50
  • Wed 25
    May 25, 2022 @ 19:30

    Matthew Halsall & Band

    Timings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt

    £15
  • Thu 26
    Featured May 26, 2022 @ 19:00

    Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

    The bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their

    £14.14
  • Fri 27
    May 27, 2022 @ 21:00 - 03:00

    George Clinton + Ibibio Sound Machine, DJ Woody, more

    Still the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.

    £37.50
  • Sat 28
    May 28, 2022 @ 20:00 - 03:00

    So Flute 8th Anniversary

    Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United Kingdom
    £12 – £15
  • Sat 28
    Featured May 28, 2022 @ 21:00

    Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Allergies (live) & Andy Cooper

    Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom

    I'll be supporting at this one too.

    £22.50
  • Sat 28
    May 28, 2022 @ 23:00 - 04:00

    Me Gusta presents Analog Africa

    YES 38 Charles Street, Manchester

    After Habibi Funk and Coco Maria, we thought we'd stay on the vinyl vibe and invite another label that inspired

    £10 – £13
  • Sun 29
    May 29, 2022 @ 12:00 - 22:00

    BETTER DAYS/SIT & BUN: THE KTNA / JULY 7 / CHIMPO

    Free
  • Sun 29
    Featured May 29, 2022 @ 13:00 - 23:00

    Sno + MC Kwasi

    The Old Abbey Taphouse Guildhall Cl, Manchester

    We’re excited to bring SNO to the Taphouse’s beer garden for a 10 hour, all vinyl, all day long set

    £5 – £10
  • Sun 29
    May 29, 2022 @ 19:00

    Automatic

    Post-punk, Stones Throw-signed three piece Automatic headline a trio of new bands.

    £5
  • Mon 30
    May 30, 2022 @ 19:00

    Action Bronson, The Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt and Lord Apex

    £32.50
  • June 2022

  • Wed 1
    June 1, 2022 @ 19:30

    Shalamar + Odyssey

    This event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As

    £37
  • Thu 2
    June 2, 2022 @ 19:00

    Mamas Gun

    In support of new album Cure The Jones, out now.

    £15
  • Sat 4
    Featured June 4, 2022 @ 19:30

    J.Chambers

    £8
  • Sun 5
    June 5, 2022 @ 19:30

    Ghost- Note + DJ Jamie Groovement

    I'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.

    £17.50 – £19.50
  • Mon 6
    June 6, 2022 @ 19:00

    Run The Jewels

    £34.50 – £42.30
  • Mon 6
    June 6, 2022 @ 19:30

    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,

    £10
  • Tue 7
    June 7, 2022 @ 19:00

    Macy Gray

    £35
  • Fri 10
    June 10, 2022 @ 20:00

    Sweet Vibrations Radio 2nd Birthday

    The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United Kingdom

    HIP HOP // NEOSOUL // ALT RNB // CLASSICS come celebrate 2 years of Sweet vibes broadcasting!! £6 TICKETS

    £6
  • Wed 15
    June 15, 2022 @ 19:00

    TLC

    £45
  • Wed 15
    June 15, 2022 @ 19:00

    Newen Afrobeat

    We present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music

    £10
  • Sat 18
    Featured June 18, 2022 @ 23:00

    Huey Morgan vs T-Bone: Radio Clash

    Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Following his monster night with Don Letts, Huey Morgan takes over Band on the Wall’s heavy sound system once more

    £13.50 – £15.50
  • Sun 19
    Featured June 19, 2022 @ 14:00 - 18:00

    WorkinOnIt – Beat Makers’ Social

    WORKINONIT Beat Maker Social is a monthly free event for producers to showcase their music and connect with the community.

    Free
  • Thu 30
    June 30, 2022 @ 19:00

    Matthew Halsall & Band

    £15
  • July 2022

  • Fri 22
    July 22, 2022 @ 19:00

    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

    £25
  • Thu 28
    July 28, 2022 @ 19:00

    Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King

    !!!!!!

    £19.64
  • August 2022

  • Thu 25
    August 25, 2022 @ 19:30

    Surprise Chef @ YES 25 AUG 2022

    Newly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.

    £13.50
  • September 2022

  • Thu 8
    September 8, 2022 @ 19:00

    Oddisee & Good Compny

    Brooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee's music draws

    £13.83
  • Sat 10
    September 10, 2022 @ 12:00

    Repercussion 2022

  • Mon 12
    Featured September 12, 2022 @ 19:00

    Rakim

    It’s been a long time…

    TBA
  • Fri 16
    Featured September 16, 2022 @ 19:00 - 22:00

    Live From The Groove @ Hip Hop Chip Shop

    Live From The Groove record label launch party celebrating the release of Kansul Culture collectives debut EP release with a

    Free
  • Thu 22
    September 22, 2022 @ 19:30

    Durand Jones and the Indications

    Private Space by Durand Jones & The Indications

    £17.50
  • Thu 22
    Featured September 22, 2022 @ 19:30

    Matthew Halsall YES Residency

    Gondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES' Pink Room.

    £15
  • Fri 23
    September 23, 2022 @ 19:00

    Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista

    " Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living

    £18
  • Fri 23
    Featured September 23, 2022 @ 23:00 - 04:00

    Me Gusta Collective: Afro Dance Special

    YES 38 Charles Street, Manchester

    We back people! 3 months since our show has got us ready to hit the dance floor with brand new

    £5 – £10
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