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Lynda Dawn / Deaf Institute
2025-03-31 19:00 (Europe/London) | The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE
Excellent news for Manchester soul heads as Lynda lands in the city at the end of March.

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Kamasi Washington / Albert Hall
2025-04-04 19:00 | Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
Rescheduled date.

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Ocean Wisdom / MCR Academy
2025-04-11 19:30 | Manchester Academy, University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR, United Kingdom
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Gentlemen's Dub Club / Band On The Wall
2025-04-11 19:30 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Based in London but founded in Leeds in 2006, 8 piece band Gentleman’s Dub Club have made an indelible mark on the live music scene. Their electronic music-infused dub & reggae and their high energy shows garnering appearances at all major UK festivals.

Band members: Jonathan Scratchley (vocals), Tommy Evans (drums), Luke Allwood (keys), Nick Tyson (guitar), Toby Davies (Bass,synths,prod), Niall Lavelle (percussion), Matt Roberts (trumpet), Kieren Gallagher (sax), Doug Hunt (sound)

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Kofi Stone / New Century
2025-04-24 19:00 | New Century Hall, 34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH
Playground rap battles, handmade mixtape cover art and a Birmingham upbringing are just a few of the elements that make Kofi Stone a captivating artist. His pairs a laidback delivery with substantial lyrical content, touching on topics from family structures to the repetitive state of rap culture. Whatever he turns his tongue to, his work with producers such as Jake Milliner and fellow Brummie Joe Corfield has shaped a sound that merges the best of ’90s hip-hop with golden cuts from mid-century jazz.

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Fiesta Groovement @ Freight Island - Sparkz & Pitch 92, Jenna G, DJ Rasp, La Presidenta, DJAY ANA MAY
2025-04-26 12:00 - 23:00 | Escape To Freight Island, Manchester, M1 2PZ
Super happy to announce Fiesta Groovement with our fam Freight Island and Contrast Entertainment – hip hop, soul and tropical sounds.

Sparkz & Pitch 92 celebrate Full Circle, their debut LP on High Focus Records and we’re joined by 3xDMC champ DJ Rasp – plus soul, bass and tropical sounds with DJ sets from the wonderful Jenna G, La Presidenta and #DJayAnaMay.

It’s good times all day from 12pm through to 11pm. Grab your free ticket on the link below.

It’s an all dayer 12pm-11pm and entry is free, check Freight’s site for the link (or my tickets highlight above). Art obviously inspired by my heroes @brp.chile ❤️?? en particular elements of this piece directly interpolated de @monogonzalezchile’s soul stirring work

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Greentea Peng / Albert Hall
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane (Habibi Funk) / Band On The Wall
2025-05-11 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
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Both hailing from Beirut, Charif Megarbane and Rogér Fakhr represent two generations of artists pushing Lebanese music culture forwards, with Rogér starting his career in the late 70’s, and Charif taking the helm in more recent years.

Rogér has developed an incredibly strong cult following, with his lost tapes recorded in 1970s Beirut (and later in Paris during the Lebanese civil war) finally being released to the public by Habibi Funk in 2021 on the LP ‘Fine Anyway’, followed with a second album release ‘East of Any Place’ in 2023.

Nobody could have expected just how strongly this would connect with the modern audience – on Spotify alone ‘Fine Anyway’ has so far racked up 25million streams and while Rogér currently has 250k monthly listeners. Rogér is now in the studio recording new material.

Charif is a polymath of the truest sorts – producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist who is prolific with his output (80 albums in 10 years!). His full length LP ‘Marzipan’ was released on Habibi Funk 2023 to critical acclaim, including a feature as Bandcamp’s Album of the Day, as well as praise from Time and The Skinny. Under his main alternative moniker Cosmic Analog Ensemble, Charif also released “Les Grandes Vacances” in January 2024 to critical accolades, including Bandcamp Album of the Day. Charif is set to release an eagerly-awaited new album in Spring 2025 via Habibi Funk.

While Charif has toured live since the Marzipan release, with sold out shows at Jazz Cafe in London, Hosoi in Stockholm and Le Bellevilloise in Paris, Rogér had not performed in public for decades – that is before he took to the stage of a sold out EartH in London in late 2024 – a truly special and emotional night, which saw Charif perform his own set as well as performing as the backing band for Rogér too.

To Rogér’s humble surprise, he witnessed full audience renditions of his songs – written discreetly over four decades ago – now connecting with a modern crowd of all ages and backgrounds.

Together, Charif and Rogér now look forward to bringing this truly unique show to cities around Europe for the very first time.

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THE LOX / MCR Academy
2025-05-17 19:00 | Manchester Academy, University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR, United Kingdom

Origami Tsunami, Arshaq Malik + Malaise / The Castle
2025-05-25 19:00

Tyler The Creator / Co-Op Live
2025-05-27 19:00 - 2025-05-28 19:00 | Co-Op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way,, Manchester, M11 3DL

JoeJas - Left Handed Bandit / Withington Public Hall
2025-06-13 19:00 | Withington Public Hall, 2 Burton Rd, Withington,, Manchester, M20 3ED
Rapper/producer JoeJas becomes the Left Handed Bandit, masked up and traveling throughout UK venues! Bringing his off the wall sounds, blending many genres and electrifying live performance. The Left Handed Bandit will also bring accomplices; FEAR OF MARKO, Different Kind of Dough & ACE C0NWAY! To help him on his journey.

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Outbreak Fest: Danny Brown, Denzel Curry / Bowlers
2025-06-14 12:00 - 2025-06-15 12:00

Lady Wray / Band On The Wall
2025-07-03 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
“Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to an icon such as Aretha Franklin.” -Consequence of Sound.

Only a few people in the world can take this level of musicianship and elevate it. Lady Wray is one such person. Her journey as Nicole Wray began as a fifteen-year-old in Virginia, who auditioned for Missy Elliott who signed her on the spot. Later, in 1998, she had a debut solo album and a single that smashed up radio and TV, quickly going gold.

Having recently released on Brooklyn’s Big Crown Records, Lady Wray’s iconic voice and songwriting leans towards soul and RnB with tinges of hip-hop.

We’re taking the multi-million streamed artist to Manchester for a night of her classics ‘Make It Hot’, ‘Guilty’, ‘Piece Of Me’, ‘Come On In’ and more…

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Rizzle Kicks / Castlefield Bowl
2025-07-11 19:00 | Castlefield Bowl, Rice St,, Manchester, M3 4JR

Chali 2na + A.Skillz / Blues Kitchen
2025-08-13 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Chali 2na—founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli—brings his signature baritone and sharp lyricism to The Blues Kitchen. With a career spanning over 25 years 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and charismatic personalities, collaborating with a plethora of artists such as Mos Def & Linkin Park.

Here’s a Groovement chat from 2013…

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DJ Shadow, UNKLE, Morcheeba / Victoria Warehouse
2025-08-15 17:00 | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, M17 1AB, United Kingdom
Not sure of a link for this one yet, looks like it may have been announced too early.

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WORKINONIT / Stage & Radio
2025-08-31 17:00 - 21:00
Not for profit Beat Makers Event, monthly. INSTAGRAM

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Goldie Lookin' Chain / MCR Academy
2025-09-05 19:00 | Manchester Academy, University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR, United Kingdom

Lowkey / Blues Kitchen
2025-09-07 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
One of the UK’s most potent and electrifying rappers, Lowkey is a towering figure of the scene who renews the old tradition of conscious hip hop activism.

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Surprise Chef / YES
2025-09-10 19:00 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB

Jehst / Blues Kitchen
2025-09-21 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
One of the UK’s most iconic Hip-Hop artists – Jehst – takes to the road this year or a full UK and Ireland tour.

Having been at the forefront the UK’s Hip-Hop scene for the past 25 years Jehst has been pushing the boundaries of his chosen art-form while providing the blueprint for countless sound-alikes, Jehst’s sound has defined a generation. With a discography now stretching into triple figures his career has been typified by a restless creativity and side-projects galore.

Performing all the best loved tracks from his countless incredible albums, singles, mixtapes and features as well as music from his forthcoming album. This live show is sure to be another highlight of one of the most accomplished home-grown rap careers.

As an MC, producer and driving force behind his own YNR label Jehst has asserted himself as possibly the most influential rapper to ever emerge from these shores and this September with our help he is reaching as much of his UK wide audience as possible!

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Lord Finesse / Blues Kitchen
2025-09-24 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
From his 1990 debut The Funky Technician to producing for giants like Biggie, Big L, and Dr. Dre, Lord Finesse has left an indelible mark on Hip Hop culture. His beats and bars helped define an era – and even fueled Fatboy Slim’s massive hit “The Rockafeller Skank” with one of his signature samples.

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Sonnyjim + Beni Laylo, J Littles, Shortee Blitz, DJ SQUAREWAVE / Stage & Radio
2025-09-25 19:00 | stage and radio, 43 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ, United Kingdom
Sonnyjim, Birmingham’s underground kingpin is touching down in Stage & Radio for the Manchester leg of his European Tour. Beni Layo, J Littles + more are on support duties and UK legends Shortee Blitz and DJ SQUAREWAVE are on deck throughout the evening.   Come check this hip-hop heavyweight this September and hear classic cuts from projects such as Mud in My Malbec and the MF DOOM–blessed White Girl Wasted.  Tickets are at £15 live now on Skiddle & Dice   Tell a friend to tell a friend this is not to be missed.

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Cymande / Albert Hall
2025-10-16 19:00 | Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
Back with their first LP since 1974…

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DJ Premier x The Alchemist / O2 Ritz
2025-11-20 19:00 | O2 Ritz, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5NQ, United Kingdom
