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Information on the live music events, music news, DJ nights and band reviews for Manchester.

Bad Nerves Announce New Single ‘Alright’ and UK Tour, Apathy in the UK

Dubbed the ‘crowned princes of power pop’ by Radio 1’s Dan P. Carter, Bad Nerves are setting the standard for adrenaline-fuelled pop-rock with their new single ‘Alright’…. Read more »

Duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood of Sound of the Sirens new album and tour in April 2022!

Beautiful and emotive. Duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood of Sound of the Sirens solidify their status as one of the UK’s finest folk acts with their… Read more »

IRLAM LIVE 2022 returns for it’s sixth year taking place in June at Prince’s Park – Manchester!

IRLAM LIVE 2022 is back for it’s sixth year.  Four days over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend – Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June, Saturday 4th June… Read more »

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS come to MANCHESTER – Royal Northern College of Music on Sunday 1st May 2022!

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in… Read more »

The Hollies, have announced a huge UK tour for Autumn 2021

Legendary icons of British rock, The Hollies, have announced a huge UK tour for Autumn 2021. Famed for their soaring, distinctive melodies and brilliantly crafted songs, ‘The… Read more »

Jeff Beck UK Tour Dates Rescheduled for 2021

It is with regret that due to the escalating situation with regards to coronavirus in the UK the upcoming Jeff Beck UK tour due to take place this… Read more »

Nitin Sawhney Announces Immigrants Tour 2020 Ahead of Upcoming New Album

Leading producer, songwriter, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney has announced a new album in partnership with Sony Music Masterworks alongside a UK tour for 2020, following on… Read more »

Polly Paulusma and Annie Dressner heading out on an acoustic co-headline tour Feb 2020!

From 22 February –29 February, great friends and collaborators Polly Paulusma and Annie Dressner will be heading out on an acoustic co-headline tour. Paulusma signed to Bjork’s… Read more »

Ryan McMullan gig to follow new release

Portaferry (Co. Down) native Ryan McMullan releases ‘Rebellion’ on 6.9.19 via AWAL Recordings, the latest single taken from his forthcoming album set for release in 2020. ‘Rebellion’ yet again showcases Ryan’s… Read more »

Felix Rabin – French Guitar Wonder returns to the UK this Autumn

Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that Félix Rabin is revisiting our shores next month It’s great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring guitarists… Read more »