Gaz Coombes announces solo Band on the Wall gig
Gaz Coombes has announced a solo Manchester gig at Band on the Wall during his first live run of 2024.
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Courteeners announce massive Emirates Old Trafford gig
Courteeners have announced a huge hometown show at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford later this year.
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RNCM receives star support for fundraising appeal
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music fundraising appeal has received star support from Nile Rodgers, Johnny Marr and more. The appeal to keep the music playing has been endorsed by musicians, broadcasters and alumni who have pledged their support to the RNCM. [adrotate banner=”3″] Founded in 1973, the RNCM trains talented musicians from all over…
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Manchester compilation album set to raise funds for MancSpirit
An 18 track compilation album is set to raise funds for the charity MancSpirit, supporting their Creative Change Homeless Project. MANC MADE /// ACTS OF HOPE has been created and curated by Ben Guy of the band narcissus and brought to life by Manchester’s new record label 42’s Records. The album features native and adopted…
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Previewed: Man Made at Aatma
Rising Manchester’s three-piece Man Made are set to perform at Manchester’s Aatma just weeks before the release of their debut album TV Broke My Brain. Nile Marr, Man Made singer and guitarist (and son of indie hero Johnny), has certainly embraced his father’s musical life. Initially inspired by the likes of Nick Drake and John…
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The pick of this week’s Manchester gigs – 29 November – 5 December
Tuesday 1 December – Hey Violet – Manchester Academy 3 Inspired by everyone from Incubus to Avril Lavinge to No Doubt, Los Angeles-based teenage pop-rockers Hey Violet have completed their support slot opening for 5 Seconds of Summer and are now out on their debut headlining tour. The band comprises bassist and frontwoman Rena Lovelis, her sister…
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The pick of this week’s gigs – 4 October – 10 October
Wednesday 7 October – Johnny Marr – Albert Hall Manchester legend Johnny Marr performs a hometown show at the Albert Hall following a huge summer performing with The Who and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The Smiths’ guitarist continues to enjoy huge solo success with albums The Messenger and Playland whilst his live shows see him…
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Johnny Marr announces gig at Albert Hall
Johnny Marr has announced a new UK tour which will find him performing at Manchester’s iconic Albert Hall on 7 October. The news follows two huge outdoor summer shows as a guest to The Who and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. “Getting out on a UK tour is exciting for me,” he commented. “There’s no substitute…
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Johnny Marr Announces Tour
Manchester’s own guitar legend Johnny Marr has announced a headline tour of the UK which will see a homecoming gig at the O2 Apollo on 25th October. Tickets go on general sale 9am Friday 6th June. The former guitarist for The Smiths will play thirteen gigs around the UK in a period of sixteen days, performing…
