Stone Foundation
12 Jun 2026 - 23 Apr 2027
Stone Foundation are a British soul band known for their energetic fusion of classic soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, woven with socially conscious lyrics.
Band on the Wall
A not-for-profit venue run by charity Inner City Music that aims to present the best in world music. Live music and club nights cover a wide range of genres including acoustic, rock, ska, funk, reggae and jazz. As well as live events they run an education programme of inspiring, non formal learning; work with Manchester University to offer accredited courses in music industry skills and are the base for Band on the Wall TV. The venue boasts a picturehouse, cafe bar, meeting rooms and breakout spaces as well as an extensive archive of audio-visual recordings of past performances.
Band on the Wall is located in the Northern Quarter just 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station and 15 minutes walk from Piccadilly and Victoria Railway Stations. There are no parking spaces at the venue.
What's On @ Band on the Wall
We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
12 Jun 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! This live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm.
Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest 'hot jazz' tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz's living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie.
Police Dog Hogan
11 Jun 2026 - 5 Dec 2026
Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy and eclectic eight-piece, combining fiddle, trumpet, mandolin, drums and guitars with four-part harmonies in an exuberant and genre-defying fusing of country, pop, folk, and rocking urban bluegrass. Much-loved Guardian columnist Tim Dowling adds his banjo to the musical mix.
The Sunday Times has described them as “wonderful”; the Telegraph named them one of its ‘favourite new bands”; Mark Radcliffe on Radio 2 said a “great night out was guaranteed” at their joyful shows; and veteran DJ Johnnie Walker praises their gigs as “a really good, fun time”.
Eliot James (of Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, Noah and the Whale, and Two Door Cinema Club fame) produced the band’s second CD, and Al Scott (Seth Lakeman, Oysterband, The Levellers, Asian Dub Foundation) oversaw the new album, ‘Wild By the Side of the Road’, which spent several weeks in the official UK Americana charts.
Police Dog Hogan were one of only three UK bands invited to Nashville to perform at the prestigious Americana Music Association Awards, where DJ Bob Harris – in town for the awards – snapped them up for a recording that has become one of the most-watched YouTube videos on his “Under the Apple Tree Sessions” channel.
Jazz Sabbath
23 Sept 2026 - 30 Sept 2026
Jazz Sabbath are a jazz trio from the UK that plays instrumental jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs. Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band since 2004), the group explores the boundaries between jazz and the songs that defined heavy metal, echoing already present jazz riffs and discovering new ones.
Presenting themselves as a jazz trio formed in 1968 and the original writers of the tracks later made famous by Black Sabbath, they released their self-titled debut album in 2020. In 2022, their second album was released, entering the Billboard jazz album chart at number six. A European tour followed, which saw the group play sold-out shows at the EFG London Jazz Festival and other venues across the continent.
Tom Waters Band Feat. Geoff Achison: Brush With The Blues
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2026
Tom Waters, rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, Latin and roots music and his band, featuring Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison bring their “Brush with the Blues” following a highly successful 2025 Australian tour. Known for their fiery musicianship, the show promises an unforgettable, action-packed set stacked with hard-hitting originals and timeless roots classics.
Waters’ rollicking, honky sax and Achison’s sizzling guitar and vocals offer their unique take across Blues, Rock, Country, Rock, Funky Jazz & Folk, with blistering solos and deep pulsating rhythms.
To quote Queen’s Brian May, “You’re pure evil on that horn, Tom!” whilst Geoff has been compared with the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck & JJ Cale.
The Sheepdogs
11 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026
For a new album that The Sheepdogs didn't initially set out to make, Changing Colours is a stunning achievement.
Proud purveyors of guitar-driven modern-day retro rock, the triple Juno Award-winning Saskatoon-based quintet has expanded its sound on Changing Colours to encompass more styles and hues to enhance the Sheepdogs' trademark beef-and-boogie twin-axe riffs, hooks, shuffles and long-haired aesthetic.
'We identify strongly with rock 'n roll, but there's definitely some branching out,' says Ewan Currie, The Sheepdogs' singer, guitarist, songwriter and occasional and yes, you're reading this correctly clarinetist. 'The sounds we use on this there's more keyboards featuring Shamus and more stringed instruments. It's still rock 'n roll but there are more colours.'
It's also great, passionate music born out of spontaneity: first resonating in the 17-song album's euphoric opener Nobody and continuing to flavour such invigorating numbers as the electrifying Saturday Night and the driving I've Got A Hole Where My Heart Should Be, the record's infectious first single.
But The Sheepdogs haven't only stretched their sonic palate: they've also expanded stylistically, tastefully embracing other genres as well.
There's the country-lite feel of Let It Roll, the Stax-soul aura of the mid-tempo anthem I Ain't Cool that features trombone and the resplendent Latin-rock vibe that fuels The Big Nowhere.
This is a 14+ show. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Smoove & Turrell
18 Jul 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
Smoove & Turrell create a style they describe as 'Northern Funk'. The duo's contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical genres including funk, Northern soul, hip-hop and jazz.
A firm favourite of 6 Music's Craig Charles their live shows are legendary and they'll be playing material from the new album Crown Posada and their extensive back catalogue.
Bushman
16 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026
Bushman is one of the defining voices of Jamaica’s roots reggae resurgence.
Gifted with a rich, resonant baritone, his music carries spiritual depth and cultural authenticity, earning him worldwide recognition as a torchbearer of conscious reggae.
From church choir beginnings to his breakthrough with 'Call the Hearse', he’s built a career of roots-heavy messages, timeless melodies, and collaborations with reggae greats like Morgan Heritage, Don Corleon, and Bobby Digital.
A commanding live performer, he continues to embody the spiritual and revolutionary essence of reggae wherever he goes.
This is an 18+ event
Clare Grogan And Band Perform ‘Happy Birthday’
4 Sept 2026 - 15 Sept 2026
Clare Grogan and her band perform the iconic album ‘Happy Birthday’ in full.
Presented by DHP.
This is a 16+ event.
Altered Images
2 Sept 2026 - 25 Sept 2026
Much-loved Altered Images, fronted by singer Clare Grogan, had four UK Top 20 hits between 1981 and 1983, including the singles “Happy Birthday” and “I Could Be Happy”, as well as three Top 30 albums.
At the same time as finding fame with Altered Images, Clare Grogan also appeared in the 1981 film Gregory's Girl. She has also acted in Red Dwarf, EastEnders, Father Ted, and Skins. In recent years she has also become a presenter on UK television as well as a children's novelist.
Carbon Based Lifeforms
1 Oct 2026 - 3 Oct 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night with Carbon Based Lifeforms (CBL), the legendary ambient duo from Gothenburg, Sweden. Since their formation in 1996, Johannes Hedberg and Daniel Vadestrid have captivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of earth and space-inspired soundscapes. With seven critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including "Hydroponic Garden" and "Seeker," CBL has headlined major festivals across Europe and the US. Now, they're bringing their mesmerizing live show to London.
Joining them is Shunt Voltage, the Northern duo known for their acid-infused beats and live-mixed grooves. After selling out shows across the UK and supporting acts like Banco de Gaia, they’re set to bring their explosive energy to the stage.
Kick off the night with a special B2B DJ set from Carbon Based Lifeforms x DJ Paulina—arrive early to catch every moment of this unforgettable evening!
If you require access assistance, please email us for this to be arranged.
This is a 16+ event.
Sixpence None The Richer
29 Sept 2026 - 4 Oct 2026
Alternative pop band known for timeless melodies, gentle songwriting and enduringly beloved songs.
Tamikrest
8 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026
An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group quickly made their mark.
Keywest
7 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027
Keywest are widely known for their explosive live performances. The 4 piece Dublin based rock band comprises of Dublin & London born lads. Dublin members include singer Kav (Andy Kavanagh) and Glover (Andrew Glover) who plays Keys and rhythm guitar. English members are Jimi Lock on lead guitar and Harry Sullivan on drums. In the last few years Keywest have taken their high energy, acoustically driven sound from the streets onto the radio, sell out shows and to over 200k monthly listeners.
Breabach
9 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.
Emma Rawicz
9 Sept 2026 - 10 Sept 2026
Emma Rawicz is a multi-award winning young saxophonist and composer, already making waves on the UK music scene.
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
25 Jun 2026 - 22 Jan 2027
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don't miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music.
Robert Arkins - Commitments
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic with his own 9 piece Commitments band direct from Dublin.
Le Vent du Nord
11 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026
Never failing to delight crowds with a glorious mix of fiddle and foot tapping, guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and wonderful four-part harmonies, the band delivers catchy songs and tunes inspired and influenced by Québec’s traditional folk styles. Having performed across Canada, the US and in over 15 European countries, Le Vent du Nord is considered a driving force in progressive folk, capturing the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party, infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air.
Vanessa Carlton
21 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
Vanessa Carlton continues to expand creatively as an artist as seen in her upcoming seventh studio album Veils produced. Through her songs, Vanessa invites listeners to explore the Veils in their own lives. Which Veil are you lifting? Which Veil are you putting on?
Carlton has constantly challenged both herself and the expectations that surround her throughout her lengthy, accomplished career: she was discovered as a singer-songwriter/pianist when a cassette tape demo was given to legendary music impresario Ahmet Ertegun. With her debut single "A Thousand Miles," Carlton soared to the top of the Billboard charts and garnered multiple Grammy nominations, and continues to captivate audiences across generations as well as genres.
Though “A Thousand Miles” is only a small fraction of her body of work and artistic identity, as she continues to evolve as a performer and songwriter.
This is a 16+ event.
Daft Punkz - The Live Band Daft Punk Tribute
17 Jul 2026 - 5 Sept 2026
In 2021, the world watched the 'Epilogue'. But what if that wasn't the end?
After a string of packed out shows that left dancefloors sweating, Daft Punkz - the first and only full live band tribute to the masters of electronic music are back for their biggest tour yet: Epilogue '26.
This isn't a DJ set. This is the sound, the look, and the PARTY, transported to an alternate reality where Daft Punk never broke up.
Prepare to lose yourself to dance as a band of world-class session musician legends perform a meticulously crafted set spanning the entire catalogue, from the raw beats of Homework all the way to the timeless disco of Random Access Memories.
Featuring the iconic helmets, an immersive video backdrop, and the chest-thumping, visually spectacular experience of a live club night, this is your chance to experience this legendary music in unrivalled accuracy and detail. Leaving countless fans blown away, this live band performance does not seem possible until it is witnessed.
The robots may be gone, but the music is immortal. It's Daft Punkz, and it's Human After All.
Mothership
11 Sept 2026 - 11 Sept 2026
Yellowman & The Upper Cut Band
5 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026
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Rymden
18 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
The all-encompassing, high-latitude soundscapes of RYMDEN.
Having spent decades shaping the architecture of European jazz, Bugge Wesseltoft, Magnus Öström, and Dan Berglund move between melancholic piano motifs and visceral, rock-inflected percussion. It is a partnership defined by a near-telepathic chemistry, where intricate rhythmic layers give way to expansive, open-ended exploration.
A sound rooted in Scandinavian atmosphere, yet untethered from tradition-a mature, intuitive dialogue between three artists who helped write the book on contemporary improvisation.
This is an 18+ event
Music
Rock & Pop
Crash Test Dummies
1 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
Canadian rock band from Winnipeg recognised for the global success of 'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm'.
A Certain Ratio
7 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
Formed in 1978 with a core line-up of Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson, A Certain Ratio emerged from the hallowed grounds of the late 70s punk scene, and from that day on they’ve moved forwards with gleeful disregard for the boundaries of style and genre, their eye fixed firmly on constant progression.
It’s an ethos that’s open-minded over all else, and that’s seen the band take everything from experimental electronica to vintage funk, and filter it through their own Mancunian lens.
Mica Paris
7 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
Mica Paris MBE is one of the UK’s finest and most respected singers with a long career of hit singles and albums marking her out as a jewel of the UKs long history of R&B and Soul.
Her album Gospel was released on Warner to critical acclaim and #1 in the UK R&B Album charts. The album features an original song “The Struggle”, telling the story of Mica’s meeting with Gladys Knight, as well as spellbinding versions of Rag ‘N’ Bone Man’s “Human”; John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace”; Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is”; and U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”.
Mica was awarded an MBE in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to music, entertainment and charity.
Fanfare Ciocarlia
7 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
Fanfare Ciocarlia is one of the worlds greatest gypsy brass bands, a 24-legged Balkan brass beast whose eastern funk groove has torn up halls and festivals across the planet with their balkan brass sound.
Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford
16 Aug 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
The Pete Roth Trio comprises Mike Pratt on bass and features the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums.
This is not just a band; it's an unmissable experience that will leave a lasting impression. Whether performing original compositions or re-imagining classics, the Trio consistently delivers a spellbinding performance in an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance!
The band creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts, exploring beyond traditional jazz conventions. A jazz standard might reveal its essence only in the final moments of performance. Roths original compositions, such as Dancing with Grace, the Trios collaborative works like Trio in Five and Looking Forward to Looking Back, or their reinterpretation of masterworks like Anton Dvoraks Largo from Symphony #9, offer just a few gateways into the creative world of the Pete Roth Trioa world that will likely reshape your perspective on what the guitar trio format can achieve.
Young Knives
12 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026
Post-punk duo from Leicestershire featuring the eccentrically-named bassist House of Lords who count Tom Vek, The Futureheads and Gang of Four among their fans.
María José Llergo
20 Sept 2026 - 22 Sept 2026
María José Llergo is a standout voice in contemporary flamenco, blending traditional roots with modern, urban sounds. Born in rural Pozoblanco, Córdoba, her music is deeply emotional, honouring flamenco tradition while embracing new, innovative directions.
Kraak & Smaak
26 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026
With a legendary approach to energetic funk, house and disco, Kraak & Smaak stand as real heroes of the notorious Dutch party scene.
La Perla
8 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
La Perla is a percussion and vocal trio from Bogotá, inspired by the traditional sounds of Colombia's Caribbean coast and influenced by a range of rhythms including Dominican merengue, champeta, punk, hip- hop, and beatboxing.
Buffalo Tom
6 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Buffalo Tom
Presented by Crosstown Concerts.
This is a 16+ event.
Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
23 Jun 2026 - 1 Nov 2026
The King of New York, Mr Huey Morgan is back with a his new brand band – Huey Morgan The Fun Lovin Criminal.
Having sold over 10 million record’s, The former Fun Lovin Criminal frontman, will hit the road to play a mixture of those old classics such as The Fun Lovin Criminals, Scooby Snacks, King of New York, Big Night Out, Love Unlimited, Loco, Couldn’t Get it Right, along with the promise of new music.
Shabaka
8 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026
Shabaka is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who came to prominence within the London scene playing bands Sons of Kemet, the Comet is Coming and Shabaka and the Ancestors.
At the start of 2024, he announced a hiatus from the saxophone, and since then has been composing material for the various flutes he is engaged in studying. Collaboration and the idea of developmental change being central to artistic practice is the driving force behind Shabaka's live sets, which are constantly evolving and striving to reflect an up-to-date account of a creative mind in flow.
Conor Mclain
5 Nov 2026 - 7 Feb 2027
Conor McLain is an Irish Singer-songwriter whose powerful and polished sound is combined with deep, raw lyrics that evoke emotion and inspire reflection. A perfect blend between Pop and Acoustic Folk.
Presented by Conor McLain.
This is an 14+ event
Julian Marley & The Uprising
7 Jun 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
Julian Marley & The Uprising is a Grammy-winning roots-reggae act led by the son of Bob Marley, delivering a blend of traditional reggae, jazz, dancehall, and hip-hop influences.
Gena Feat. Liv.e & Karriem Riggins
23 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Dynamic Dallas-born, LA-based artist, Liv.e, and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins join forces as the spirited new collaborative duo GENA. Short for “God Energy, Naturally Amazing” and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin, the GENA collaborative project channels the instinctive musical prowess of both musicians while colliding their jazz-inspired styles.
The result is a playful, soul-laden improvisational body of work that captures Liv.e’s raw vision to reconstructing R&B her way and Karriem’s masterful percussive universe that spans jazz improvisation and beat-making alchemy.
Courtney Pine
9 Jun 2026 - 12 Aug 2026
One of the UK’s leading jazz performers, for more than 20 years Courtney Pine CBE has remained among the jazz world’s most exciting and original stars. With his first album charting the top 40, BBC Jazz Awards, MOBO Awards, and a Mercury Music Prize nomination all to his name, it’s really no wonder why Pine has remained at the forefront of UK jazz!
Nearly Dan
12 Jul 2026 - 7 Mar 2027
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
It's been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album Can't buy a Thrill, featuring the hits Do it Again and Reelin' in the years.
Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen's classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly
A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
Dave East
15 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
New York's very own, Harlem-based MC, Dave East couples 90's hardcore rap with contemporary hip-hop. In 2016, XXL magazine featured East as part of their annual Freshman Class, the rapper has since gone from strength to strength topping charts and taking the roots of Hip Hop around the world.
Colosseum
22 Nov 2026 - 9 Dec 2026
Progressive Jazz Rock Legends Colosseum will be on the road again with a new line-up consisting of original frontman Chris Farlowe, guitarist Clem Clempson and bassist Mark Clarke. Formed in 1968 by Jon Hiseman and Dick Heckstall-Smith after leaving the Graham Bond Organization and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Colosseumreleased their debut LP Those Are About To Die Salute You in 1969.
Later the same year they became the first act to release an LP, Valentyne Suite, on the collectible Vertigo record label who went on to release records by Black Sabbath and Status Quo amongst others. Colosseum went on to release a further two LP's before splitting in 1971. Band members went on to join bands such as Humble Pie, Atomic Rooster, Greenslade and more.
Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
4 Jul 2026 - 12 Feb 2027
Be part an incredible homage, to Three Legends in Music (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream) in this explosive new production. Packed with an incredible high energy & performed by some of the UK's finest musicians. This powerhouse performance will transport you back in time to the original concerts, delivering the true spirit of these legendary superstars. This is the true fans production, a collection of outstanding musicians who have not only performed the songs, they have lived the life!
No wigs, no pantomime, just great music played by great musicians.
Their individual credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Ben E. King, Fish, Thunder, Jo Harman, Thea Gilmore, Lulu etc etc.
Bywater Call
27 Jan 2027 - 6 Feb 2027
Born out of a love for southern soul, blues and roots music and a passion to create a powerful and moving experience for listeners, Bywater Call was formed by singer Meghan Parnell and guitar player Dave Barnes in 2017. The 7-piece outfit is completed by Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on Bass, Alan Zemaitis on Keys, Stephen Dyte on Trumpet and Julian Nalli on Tenor Sax.
In the short time since its inception, and prior to the recording and release of their debut album, the band made waves in the Toronto Blues scene and the Festival Circuit, playing Main Stages at festivals such as Tremblant International Blues, Donnacona Blues, TD Toronto Jazz, Toronto Beaches Jazz and the Orangeville Blues, to name a few… A true testament to the band’s strong, stirring and inspiring live performance.
With elements of jam band, traditional blues, soul and rock and roll, with touches of New Orleans, Alabama and small town Ontario, with influences from The Band, Duane Allman, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Black Crowes and the Tedeschi Trucks Band, with solid musicianship based in jazz, and with gritty, raw and emotional vocals, Bywater Call seeks to strike to the core of all who list
Cookin on 3 Burners
1 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026
AGMP presents direct from Australia, Cookin' on 3 Burners
DJ Jazzy Jeff
21 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
Jeffrey Allen Townes, known professionally as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is an American DJ and producer. He was one half of the Hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Will Smith. He is credited, along with DJ Spinbad and DJ Cash Money, with popularizing the transformer scratch.
Rosie Frater-Taylor
17 Jun 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
With a clear sense of purpose, 23-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor blurs the lines between jazz, folk, pop and soul. Think Joni Mitchell meets George Benson, Lewis Taylor teams up with Emily King or a female version of John Mayer!
Rosie's critically acclaimed 2nd album 'Bloom' (2021) was nominated at Gilles Petersons WorldWide Awards, named Jazz FM 'Album Of The Week' and made KCRW's 'Albums Of The Year' list.
Bloom accumulated over 2m streams, catching the attention of the likes of Jamie Cullum, Gilles Peterson, Jordan Rakei, Nitin Sawhney, Snarky Puppy's Michael League, Blue Notes Don Was, with Complex Magazine, Bandcamp, Jazz re:freshed and global platform Pickup Music championing the young musician too.
In 2022, Rosie played over 60 shows across Europe, including opening for legendary singer Kurt Elling and playing Gilles Petersons WorldWide Awards and We Out Here on the main stage.
The native Londoner started playing drums at the age of 8, picking up the guitar and ukulele soon after. She spent her early teens discovering her musician parents record collection, an eclectic mix of artists: Zero 7, Tania Maria, Seal, Pat Metheny and more. She began exploring her own love of songwriting, jazz and alternative harmony studying at both the Roundhouse and Royal Academy Of Music.
Partial to a DIY-slant, Rosie set off laying out multi-layered guitar-based demos on Cubase at the age of 16. These would eventually become her self-produced debut album 'On My Mind' (2018), a unique collection of songs which garnered praise from BBC 6 Musics Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 1s Abbie McCarthy, Becca Stevens badass, with Jazzwise Magazine hailing her one to watch.
Unreserved seated show with limited standing room.
Bruno Berle
9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026
Bruno Berle, the young songwriter and poet originally hailing from Maceió, the capital of Brazil's Alagoas state, crafts songs that are simple, direct, and full of tender nuance. Bruno Berle's music lives between two worlds a traditional Brazilian folk talent steeped in history, and a contemporary, dreamy electronic pop; the result is songwriting that's genre-bending, intentional, iconoclastic and consuming, spacious and sinewy and singular, a striking reflection of its composer while leaving space for the listener to settle in.
Lucia and the Best Boys
12 Aug 2026 - 28 Oct 2026
Lucia & The Best Boys (previously known as LUCIA) are a four-piece alternative pop/rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.
Opus Kink
16 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026
One of the brightest prospects around in British music at the moment, the group – comprised of Angus Rogers, Sam Abbo, Fin Abbo, Jed Morgans, Jazz Pope & Jack Banjo Courtney – blend a dizzying array of influences to create a dark and thundering dish hitherto unknown to the unwitting public, already winning admirers from across the spectrum for their infectious, horn-driven music which fizzes at the intersection of psych and soul.
Harp and a Monkey
18 Jul 2026 - 11 Nov 2026
Harp & A Monkey is a Mancunian folk trio known for their poignant, humorous, and melodic storytelling, often focusing on everyday life, love, and remembrance.
Epic Rap Battles of History
27 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026
Epic Rap Battles of History (from Los Angeles, USA) is a comedy rap series created by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD which pits notable historical and pop culture figures against one another in a rap battle format. The series has amassed over 4 billion views on YouTube and has featured appearances from huge stars including the likes of Weird Al Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Key & Peele, Lilly Singh, Rhett and Link. They have performed live on stages across the USA and Europe and now bring their high energy show back to the UK.
Góbéfest Afterparty: Tcha Limberger Kalotaszeg Trio
20 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026
For one night only, a true Transylvanian after hours táncház with "king of gypsy music" Tcha Limberger is coming to Band on the Wall. For the uninitiated, a táncház (dance house) is an electrifying night of folk music and dance; a traditional Transylvanian village party transported to Manchester's northern quarter.
This is not a sit down concert. In common with the Irish ceilidh tradition, everyone is invited to get on the dance floor, learn the steps, make friends and become part of the music. Expect swirling circle dances, high energy fiddles and feet and a full on party atmosphere.
The event is a double celebration. It marks 10 years of Manchester's Transylvanian-rooted international folk festival Góbéfest (19-21 June 2026, Cathedral Gardens) and the birthday of internationally acclaimed master musician Limberger, who was born blind into a musical Roma/Flemish family.
Tonight, he plays with the Tcha Limberger Kalotaszeg Trio, who are Tcha Limberger (violin, vocals), Toni Rudi (brac) and David Otto Varga (double bass). They are joined by the highoctane Bekecs Dance Theatre band direct from Transylvania.
Drum And Bass Band Present The Rave Return
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026
Breathing new life into the genres most iconic anthems, this show features 60 minutes of the best live renditions of DnB, Jungle, and exclusive live remixes.
Drop after drop, they deliver crowd pleasers and classics with a 4-piece band plus synced visuals, featuring everything from Chase & Status and Becky Hill to Shy FX and Baddadan, all woven together with never before heard mashups and brain melters.
World class pedigree: an offshoot from the incredible Hip Hop House Band, the stage is commanded by elite musicians with credits on work with Ella Henderson and Pixie Lott, previous performances from Glastonbury to Buckingham Palace, Radio 1 Live Lounge and Sky TV.
Elder Island
28 Aug 2026 - 6 Nov 2026
Carving out a genre-defying space for themselves in our musical landscape, Elder Island’s music cherry-picks and transforms elements from genres as diverse as electronica, house, pop and neo-soul. The result is a web of sound that threads poetic lyricism and unfamiliar instruments over a backdrop of electronic elements and synth-heavy dance beats.
Streams of over 350 Million evidence the group’s huge international fan base who are drawn to Elder Island’s ability to create catchy, dance-worthy tracks that incorporate their otherworldly uniqueness. Elder Island craft hits to thrill live-crowds, but do so with their own distinctive artistry, evolved from a myriad of creative influences and musical styles.
Manchester Vibrations
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
Come and join us once again, for a night of soulful house and mature R&B classics, with some of Manchester's icon DJs. A night guaranteed to give you that uplifting and happy feeling.
Shez Raja ft. Guthrie Govan
12 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’, British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers and Wayne Krantz.
Electric guitar sensation Guthrie Govan appears as special guest. His many accolades include being voted ‘Guitarist of the Year’ and his virtuosic technique and bold creativity have earned him a reputation as guitar royalty on the world stage.
Expect exciting music that transcends cultural boundaries, blending East with West with mesmerising melodies, intricate rhythms, and heartfelt compositions.
This is an 18+ event
Benin International Musical
27 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026
Benin International Musical (BIM) is a vibrant musical project and live performance experience that brings together a collective of Beninese artists blending traditional voodoo rhythms and ancestral songs with modern genres such as trip-hop, hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. The project creates an immersive cultural journey, reflecting both the spiritual heritage of the former Kingdom of Dahomey and the contemporary energy of Cotonous club scene.
Initiated by Hervé Riesen and produced by Jérôme Ettinger, BIM is a multidisciplinary cultural initiative combining music, radio, education, and visual arts. Supported by major international partners, the project aims to showcase the richness of Benins musical heritage while fostering artistic development and global recognition of its contemporary scene.
Through performances, workshops, and media productions, BIM celebrates the deep roots and modern evolution of Beninese music, connecting traditional ceremonies, religious influences, and global musical trends into a dynamic and engaging artistic experience.
Ron Pope
19 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026
The MJR Groups presents American pop rock singer-songwriter Ron Pope.
The Hot 8 Brass Band
25 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026
New Orleans trad jazz shot through with hip hop and rap, signed to Tru Thoughts.
Richard Spaven
17 Sept 2026 - 23 Sept 2026
Richard Spaven has supplied the drums for many artists on stage and in the studio: José James, Flying Lotus, The Cinematic Orchestra, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Gregory Porter to name but a few. Last year’s album The Self explored and defied genres, from drum & bass to broken beat to dubstep and more, seen through the lens of a drummer. The album featured Jordan Rakei, who has teamed up with him again on new record Real Time.
Join us for the first full live performance of an album which has already received ubiquitous praise across the board. Opening the show will be Kaya Thomas-Dyke . She debuted her beautifully melancholy vocals on Alfa Mist’s 2015 LP Nocturne , on the tracks ‘Blaze’ and ‘Answers’. Since then, they have continued their collaboration, with Kaya lending vocals to ‘Breathe’ on his acclaimed 2017 release Antiphon.
Gramps Morgan UK Tour
6 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning reggae artist Gramps Morgan brings his unmistakable blend of soul, reggae and country to the UK for his first ever solo headline tour, No Water In My Whisky.
As a founding member of legendary reggae group Morgan Heritage, Gramps helped shape a global sound that earned the band a GRAMMY for Strictly Roots. Now stepping forward as a solo artist, he delivers a fresh, feel-good fusion of country reggae, inspired by his roots in Jamaica and his life in Nashville.
Expect a powerful live show backed by a full band, packed with uplifting energy, storytelling and world-class musicianship.
Fans can look forward to hearing standout tracks such as Wash The Tears and People Like You. This special tour also celebrates Jamaican Independence.
Don't miss your chance to experience one of reggaes most iconic voices live in a city near you.
Saigon Soul Revival
25 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2026
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Soul Revival (SSR) has been bringing alternative pre-1975 music from Saigon back to the stage since 2016. Through electrifying live performances, the band honors the original composers and singers of the golden era of Nhạc Vàng, while applying new compositions and interpretations of old Vietnamese songs.
The core lineup consists of five members: Nguyễn Anh Minh (vocals), Indy Jeremy Vinh Laville (guitar & Đàn Nguyệt), Nguyễn Hương Bảo Hiếu (drums), Gabriel Kaouros (bass/percussion), and Đăng Nguyễn Khoa (keys).
With tight grooves, psychedelic textures, and a powerful, distinctive sound, SSR has performed countless shows across Vietnam, including major events such as Quest Festival, Vibe Nation, and Mui Ne Music & Art Festival.
Saigon Soul Revival return - quite literally - in 2026 with “Chốn Ta Về” (THE PLACE WE RETURN TO), an album that represents both a musical and emotional homecoming. Producecd by Jan Hagenkötter and recorded once again in Ho Chi Minh City, the album blends Vietnamese musical heritage with contemporary global influences.
10+ U16’s accompanied by an adult. ID required for 16+
David Ford
7 Nov 2026 - 26 Feb 2027
These days, David Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich. It might be an unconventional way to conduct a musical career, but this is not a conventional guy, as evidenced by his most recent album, Animal Spirits, a surprisingly accessible, even soulful collection of songs about economics.
As an artist Ford still defies classification or comparison. Singer-songwriter doesn’t begin to cover it. He writes and performs with fluency across multiple genres, plays every instrument on the stage and even invents new ones to create truly unique recordings and performances. Every live show is different. Ford’s trademark one-man loop machine circus grows more complex and audacious every year, but then he is just as likely to show up with a six-piece band, a string quartet, jazz drummer or a choir and his most recent UK tour proved he can be equally compelling sat in an armchair, playing acoustic guitar and telling stories. The result is a live spectacle described by The Guardian as “unmissable”.
As well as playing sold-out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic, he has toured with and supported artists such as Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Gomez, Aqualung, Richard Ashcroft, Suzanne Vega, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson and Jakob Dylan.
Leenalchi
26 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
Leenalchi is an alternative seven-piece band comprised of four vocalists, two bassists, and a drummer. Formed in 2019, they have become widely known through collaborations with various brands and advertisements. The unfamiliar sound, influenced by unique vocals and new waves, is very danceable and can be enjoyed with familiarity.
The Elephant Sessions
4 Aug 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
Award-winning indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland.
Franck Carducci and The Fantastic Squad
4 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2026
The first album Oddity was full of promises for the start of an epic journey, but it is on stage where he starts to carve his signature – costumes, make-up, psychedelic atmospheres, humour and sensuality. Yes, you think of Genesis, of Alice Cooper and David Bowie, of Led Zeppelin and Pink-Floyd too. But eventually, you will no longer think of anybody else.
Following the release of the highly anticipated 'Torn Apart', featuring special guest Steve Hackett (Genesis), the 'Tearing the Tour Apart' hit the road in Europe and Franck reinforced his show as one of the most irresistible in the rock scene. 2017 saw the release of a live DVD/BluRay of the tour, which, after about 100 dates, ended with a standing ovation on stage of the Loreley 'Night of the Prog' festival in front of 6000 people.
Carducci, as Master of Ceremonies, leads his Rock n Roll Circus where each of his players embodies a side of his music. Who can explain how a 12 string guitar extra neck would be added to a bass guitar, how a powerful guitar riff would go with a hot belly dance, or a Mellotron solo would end up in a duel with a didgeridoo? Who can also explain how Achilles, guitar and sword in hand, would kidnap a sensual Alice from her Wonderland?
However, let them pick you up and take you in the palm of their hands – you won’t want to leave until the very last note of the concert. Your senses will not be given a second of rest while these characters take you to a place where dreams are kings, emotions are queens and musical genres are crossed with no borders.
Personal Trainer
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
Amsterdam-based collective Personal Trainer sound like your favorite indie-rock tracks mashed with big-hearted pop. Joining them are playful pop-punkers Pom Poko, whose sugary, experimental, math-rock-influenced songcraft has received nominations for both the Nordic Music Prize & Norwegian Grammys.
This is an 18+ event.
Steve Ray Ladson
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026
Steve Ray Ladson has rapidly become one of the most electrifying new voices in American music, with his America's Got Talent performances marking the moment the wider world realised it. His debut on the AGT stage drew unanimous praise from the judges, with Simon Cowell calling his delivery "on point" and the entire panel rising to their feet in a rare full standing ovation. Sofia Vergara went even further, declaring him her "favourite music act of the whole season" and later hitting her Golden Buzzer to send him straight to the finale. Fans rallied behind him instantly, and coverage highlighted how his blend of country, soul, gospel and swaggering charisma felt like the arrival of a genuinely new kind of artist.
That momentum has only intensified as audiences and critics have begun to frame Ladson not just as a standout contestant, but as a future superstar in the making. His selfcoined genre, Blackgrass Brothercana, has been praised for its originality, and his AGT performances were repeatedly described as showstealing, emotionally charged, and careerdefining. Media outlets noted how fans "rallied behind" him after his Golden Buzzer moment, and his growing national profile has positioned him as one of the most exciting emerging artists in the country. With his voice, presence, and unmistakable artistic identity, Ladson now stands on the edge of a breakout career that many believe is only just beginning.
Lusaint
15 Sept 2026 - 23 Sept 2026
For Mancunian singer-songwriter Lucy Hopkins, better known as Lusaint, a career as an artist once seemed like a pipe dream. Fast forward to 2024, and she is selling out European tours, performing at bucket-list venues, and supporting artists like Raye, all while being dressed head-to-toe by Chanel. Her incredible voice is undeniably made for the stage.
The Style Councillors
26 Jun 2026 - 23 Apr 2027
The world's only tribute to the mighty Style Council, a full 11 piece line-up replicating the very best from probably the best pop group in the world!
The Style Councillors are the ultimate tribute to The Style Council. With Swirling Hammond Organ and a classic horn section, The Style Councillors are as close as it gets to actually being there. They will take you right back to the beginning for a trip through one of Paul Weller's arguably best periods as a songwriter.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
6 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
The group sing a cappella in a joyously energetic performance that combines loud powerful choruses with softer, almost whispering chants where voices blend harmoniously, and tightly choreographed dance moves. Featured on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, they have toured the world since, and were reunited with Paul Simon a few years ago in the Graceland world tour. For this tour, the group will be celebrating the life and music of their founder Joseph Shabalala.
Opening set from Cameroon-born Muntu Valdo - whose music is rooted in the blues, mixing African traditions with striking modernity and technical mastery. His mesmerizing solo set juxtaposes his raw, passionate voice and intensely emotive melodies, intricate African guitar lines with an ingenious use of loops and effects to create a sun-kissed groove, Sawa Blues - the title of his forthcoming album.
Girli
28 Oct 2026 - 5 Nov 2026
North London upstart GIRLI (born Milly Toomey) concocted a chaotic mix of pop, electronic, and punk spirit when she began her solo career in 2014.
Pet Needs
3 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
The band was born when guitarist George landed on his brother Johnny’s sofa in Colchester after abandoning a job in a Midlands petrol station for the dazzling lights of Essex.
They didn’t have a plan. But they had guitars. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, Pet Needs began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and heading down the river on an inflatable kayak.
Gustavo Andrade and The Brasukas
23 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas are an 11-piece band led by Brazilian saxophonist Gustavo Andrade from Sao Paulo. Andrade studied jazz at Leeds Conservatoire and quickly became a member of several top jazz, nu-soul and hip-hop bands in the city. After the pandemic re-opening in summer 2021, he returned to the scene playing Brazilian music, firstly with his bossa jazz band Quinteto Gustavo Andrade and then in 2023, with his 11 piece big band The Brasukas.
Ryan Young
13 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026
Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle. His debut album was recorded with four time GRAMMY winner Jesse Lewis (who has worked with the likes of Bela Fleck and YoYoMa) and launched at Feakle Traditional Music Festival in County Clare, accompanied by renowned guitarist, Dennis Cahill (Martin Hayes; The Gloaming). Ryan was nominated for Album Of The Year at the 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards; Live Act Of The Year at the 2023 Awards, and Musician of the Year at the 2022 Awards.
Ryan brings new life to very old, often forgotten tunes by playing them in his own unique way. He sings through the fiddle and his playing is often described as poetry without words. Ryan’s music is brimming with fresh melodic ideas, an uplifting rhythmic drive and a great depth of dynamics and precision. His sound is very distinctive and takes the listener on an emotional and adventurous journey in any performance.
He holds both a first class honours and a Masters degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, was twice a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, and twice a finalist in the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of The Year. He was awarded ‘Up And Coming Artist Of The Year’ at the Scots Trad Awards in, nominated for the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and awarded.
De Staat
9 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026
De Staat are a rock band opening the floodgates to an intoxicating, even dizzying, array of genres, which is not particularly unusual for them. It’s been woven into their DNA since day one. The massive lead single ‘KITTY KITTY’ couldn’t serve as a better primer for the upcoming album. Not only does the labyrinthine six-minutes and 45-seconds boast a gigantic, bubbling bassline, it also boldly attempts to capture the conflicting arguments transpiring on the global political stage right now.
´´That song is very much based on when Trump arrived. ” explains Torre. ´´ It’s a collection of words and sentences which came into my head during that campaign – it’s about the creation of different groups in society and how they’re completely in their own bubble. ”
Through their own brand of rock more and more people are noticing them over the years, which led De Staat to landing some highly coveted support slots including The Rolling Stones in Amsterdam and a run with Muse across Europe with their blockbusting 2016 Drones tour.
After this tour impending stardom is not going to their heads and Torre was preoccupied with the idea of De Staat’s new fifth album. De Staat have many new, bold and diverse songs at their disposal.
Across three more colourful albums, 2011’s Machinery , 2013’s I_Con and 2016’s O , De Staat have established a chameleonic brand of rock that is wholly their own – a band who cite the influence of everyone from Talking Heads, Rihanna, and Nine Inch Nails to Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Run-DMC and Soulwax.
Sam Browne: You'll Miss The Sunset
16 Sept 2026 - 16 Sept 2026
‘Don’t do that - you’ll miss the sunset.’ Sam Browne’s new poetry show is equal parts hard-hitting and hopeful, with a decent helping of humour in the mix as well. It explores both mental health and masculinity while telling the story of what got Sam through his darkest days.
Sam Browne is a spoken word poet from Southend, Essex, who originally set out to be a stand-up comedian until he realised all his jokes rhymed and were all a bit sad. So he pivoted to poetry, and things started to click. Since then, Sam has developed an online following of over 100,000 followers on Instagram as well as tens of millions of views. He has won awards for his activism work, numerous poetry slams and was more recently featured in the BBC documentary Eastenders investigates the Manosphere and in the Guardian . He writes about masculinity, VAWG, and, less importantly, all his big feelings. He is known for his chaotic and humorous stage presence as well as his hard-hitting poetry.
Some reviews of his work include: “Try harder” - Andrew Tate, and “Yeah, but is it real poetry?” - Sam’s mother.
Presented by Band on the Wall.
10+ U16’s accompanied by an adult. ID required for 16+
This Is Lorelei
17 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
Nate Amos, also known as This is Lorelei, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and the lead guitarist and producer of indie pop band Water from Your Eyes.
Gotts Street Park
17 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
Having been releasing music for just over 3 years, Gotts Street Park have produced for the likes of Mabel, Brits Critic’s Choice Winner Celeste, Yellow Days, Kali Uchis, Grentea Peng and Rejjie Snow, as well as working on their own debut EP ‘Volume One’.
Inspired by the DIY ethos of soul music and early hip-hop, Gotts Street Park perform and record everything live, mainly recording in their home-built studio in the gritty town of Armley, Leeds. Championed by the likes of Annie Mac and Huw Stephens, the collective is currently working with a host of hotly-tipped talent on a project ready for release very soon.
Joyce Moreno
15 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026
Born in Rio de Janeiro, four-times Grammy nominee, singer, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist Joyce Moreno has in her portfolio over 400 recordings of songs she has authored, interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular music: from Elis Regina and Gal Costa to Milton Nascimento, Sergio Mendes, and countless others. Beyond Brazil, Joyce’s work has been recorded by Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, Flora Purim, to name a few.
Joyce’s compositions have been featured in film soundtracks (e.g., The Player by Robert Altman and Legally Blonde by Robert Luketic), animations (the Japanese anime Wolf’s Rain, in partnership with composer Yoko Kanno), TV programs, and theatrical productions. In the early 1990s, her music was embraced by DJs all over the world, starting from London, and her tune "Aldeia de Ogum" became a massive worldwide dancefloor hit, with numerous remixes.
Since the beginning of her career, Joyce’s registered trademark has been the first-person feminine voice, which she pioneered; she was the first Brazilian female songwriter to express herself in this form, opening the way for countless other artists who followed.
Joyce Moreno has received four nominations for the Latin Grammy (2000, 2004, 2005, 2010), and numerous awards, worldwide and in her native Brazil.
Everywhere At Once Festival
26 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians.
This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood.
Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.
The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono
7 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2026
Master percussionist and cultural ambassador Sidiki Dembélé launches his latest album with a dynamic international touring production featuring celebrated collaborator Yahael Onono of the acclaimed Balimaya Project.
Blending West African percussion traditions with jazz, classical, electronic textures, and contemporary improvisation, the tour offers audiences an immersive musical journey rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and cultural connection.
The performances combine virtuosic musicianship, deeply spiritual grooves, and collaborative improvisation to create a concert experience that is both intimate and explosive.
Nouvelle Vague
5 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027
Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating the punk and post-punk cannon and running it through the Bossa Nova filter, reinvented the cover band genre, revealing new and brilliant talents along the way: Camille, Phoebe Killdeer, Nadeah, Mélanie Pain, and Liset Alea.
The group’s first two albums, Nouvelle Vague (2004) and Bande A Part (2006) defined their unique sound with Bossa versions of New Wave Classics. Their third album NV3 (2009) featured collaborations with Depeche Mode's Martin Gore, Ian McCullouch from Echo and the Bunnymen, Terry Hall from The Specials, Barry Adamson, The Saints & Minimal Compact.
James Taylor Quartet
14 Jul 2026 - 5 Feb 2027
An acclaimed British jazz-funk band formed in 1985 by keyboardist James Taylor. Famed for their energetic live shows, they set the standard for funky acid jazz and are credited with driving the resurgence of the Hammond B3 organ in popular music.
Newen Afrobeat
3 Sept 2026 - 10 Sept 2026
Newen Afrobeat proposes a unique sound, with a proposal of cultural integration between Latin America and Africa and an energetic and colourful staging without ever leaving aside the social message that characterizes each of its lyrics.
Chilean afrobeat pioneers Newen Afrobeat, with years of sonic trajectory, have been opening space within the world music, jazz and global afrobeat music scenes with outstanding appearances in important events such as Womad, Womex, Felabration Nigeria, Jazz Festival in Montreal and presentations in more than 20 countries in Latin America, North America, Africa and Europe.
Delta Goodrem
24 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
Rising to fame as Nina Tucker on Neighbours, she became a pop icon with her 23 times platinum debut album Innocent Eyes. She is recognized for her resilience, vocal range, and representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Joyce
16 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026
Hailed as “one of the greatest singers” (Antonio Carlos Jobim), Joyce is a ground-breaking singer-songwriter who helped revolutionise Brazilian pop.
Joyce Moreno has written songs recorded by a host of other greats - Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, Gal Costa, and more, racking up over 400 written pieces.
The legend of Brazilian music introduced a first-person feminine voice in MPB, accompanied by artful guitar mastery.
In the 90s, her music gathered new life in leftfield European clubs, where the likes of Gilles Peterson and Joe Davis helped instigate a new coming of Brazilian music, resulting in her albums from the 70s and 80s being reissued and her acclaim spreading further afield.
Bloom. + Special Guests
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
Bloom. Are back for more!
Following on from two sold out shows at the Rat & Pigeon and Stage & Radio, Manchester indie quartet 'Bloom.' are looking to complete a hat-trick at one of MCR's finest venues, Band On The Wall.
Friday 31st of July in The Copper Bar is Bloom.'s stage and will also be joined by a host of great supports to be announced very soon.
Tickets available now!
Presented by Fault Line Production.
This is a 10+ event.
Spitnights | Poetry Meets Improv Jazz
27 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
Combining the most exciting talent on the jazz and poetry circuit, where no two events are ever the same.
The one rule of the show: no rehearsals. Expect explosive interludes, hilarious collaborations, and poetry designed for anyone who thought they didn't like it.
Haute & Freddy
15 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
Haute & Freddy is the dazzling brainchild of Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp.
Gilla Band
10 Feb 2027 - 13 Feb 2027
Gilla Band (FKA Girl Band) burst onto the scene in 2015 with their debut album Holding Hands with Jamie, stunning audiences with their furious, confrontational, visceral noise and singer Dara Kiely’s cleverly meandering screeds.
The record won universal acclaim from outlets such as NPR, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NME, SPIN, Mojo, The Guardian and many more. Following a two-year hiatus, the group came together in late 2018 to record their follow-up, The Talkies, at Ballintubbert House, a stately manor on the outskirts of Dublin.
The Talkies was released in Sept 2019, again to huge acclaim leading Billboard to comment, “A sophomore album as raucous, pile-driving, Dadaist and primal as we’ve come to expect from the Dublin outfit”, and NME to write, “They’ve outdone themselves this time”. September 2020 saw the release of a blistering live album, ‘Live At Vicar Street’, which captured the group’s phenomenal live.
Arab Strap
13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026
Arab Strap are a Scottish indie rock band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton. The band were signed to independent record label Chemikal Underground, split in 2006 and reformed in 2016. The band signed to Rock Action Records in 2020.
This is an 18+ event.
Strawberry Guy
18 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026
A one-man impressionist painting majestic soundscapes, Strawberry Guy blends cathartic lyrics with lush homespun arrangements to conjure relatable emotive worlds.
Tiptoe between the toadstools of Liverpool’s city parks, and amongst the foliage you might find him contemplating his next chord-progression. Composing hi-fi symphonies from within his humble abode, the Welsh-born songwriter conjures a timeless vista of ethereal balladry looking towards 19th Century musical maestros and works of art – bringing new meaning to the term ‘Modern Classic’.
Ethan Regan - I Almost Graduated Tour
10 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026
Music goes beyond skin deep for Ethan Regan. Piercing the surface, he’s not just singing and playing guitar; he’s laying his emotions bare, getting out those words that we don’t always say when we should, and practicing the best kind of therapy-out loud. As a vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, the North Carolina native shapes each facet of his artistry, architecting soundscapes, performing every part, and belting right from the soul. Sonically, he fuses gentle, yet heartfelt folk with alternative experimentation, going as far as to pull inspiration from rock, hip-hop, and funk.
Drink The Sea
30 Sept 2026 - 3 Oct 2026
Drink The Sea is a new supergroup of world-renowned musicians who are considered to be some of the best songwriters in their bands from the 1990s. They include:
Peter Buck, the founding guitarist and songwriter for R.E.M. His collaborations with other bands and singer-songwriters spans dozens of albums across 40 years. His collaborations with Drink The Sea member, Barrett Martin, includes work on over 40 albums to date.
Duke Garwood, a revered British singer-songwriter and guitarist who has made multiple solo albums. He has also collaborated on albums with Screaming Trees singer, Mark Lanegan.
Alain Johannes, a Chilean-American producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer songwriter who founded the band Eleven. His virtuosic skills have been tapped by several artists including Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and many others.
Barrett Martin, a Grammy-winning producer who was also the drummer and a songwriter for the Seattle band Screaming Trees, as well as the supergroup Mad Season. He formed the instrumental group, Tuatara, with Peter Buck and has worked on over 200 albums as a producer and session musician, playing on albums for R.E.M., Queens Of The Stone Age, Brazilian superstar Nando Reis, and various singer-songwriters.
Lisette Garcia, a Mexican-American percussionist who has played on multiple albums from around the world. She has also worked as a song-translator for albums made in South America.
Limbo Days
27 Sept 2026 - 17 Oct 2026
A night of cinematic soul/jazz/indie - Limbo Days returns live with the full band, performing new material from the forthcoming album, "How to Get Up & Fly". Not to be missed!
Butcher Brown
19 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026
Butcher Bown are Marcus Tenney, Morgan Burrs, Corey Fonville, Andrew Randazzo, and DJ Harrison.
Baked A La Ska
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Baked A La Ska are the “heavy heavy sound” of Manchester, a super charged 11-headed ska monster on a rampage through the dance floors of the UK leaving a trail of skanked out bodies in their wake.
Celebrating The Life of David Bowie
17 Oct 2026 - 8 Jan 2027
Events471 presents a very special evening Celebrating The Life Of David Bowie.
2026 marks the tenth anniversary of David Bowie's passing. We wanted to create something that shows the full breadth of such a extensive and varied discography.
A talented band fronted by local legend Mike Ryan will performing songs from Bowies entire career from Space Oddity to Blackstar.
Ticket prices for this event include a venue restoration levy.
Scientist
17 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2027
Mixed at midnight on Friday the 13th, the last classical Jamaican dub mixer, Scientist, unleashed a dark concoction of thundering basslines, eerie piano parts, and ghostly percussion into the world.
Extc
12 Jun 2026 - 22 May 2027
With hits including Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime and Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me), XTC was one of the UK’s most exciting and influential bands. But as the band’s success snowballed and the tours grew (including globe-trotting spells with The Police and Talking Heads) XTC main man, Andy Partridge, pulled the plug on touring making XTC a purely studio-based entity.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
28 Jan 2027 - 6 Feb 2027
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band. The groups distinctive and powerful sound manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as 'Tuff Enuff' and 'Wrap It Up'. Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group.
Tinyumbrellas
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
Asian Tones proudly presents tinyumbrellas at the Copper Bar (BOTW)
tinyumbrellas, aka DT, has been developing their unique brand of folky daydream indie pop for a few years. Beginning as a lockdown pastime on a bedroom floor in Norfolk, tinyumbrellas has since developed into a fully-fledged project.
With their most recent EP ‘i know trees are falling’ gaining support from Radio 1, and playing Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing Stage. Inspired by the likes of Big Thief and Elliott Smith, tinyumbrellas’ music touches heartstrings with a profound ode to all forms of love - platonic, romantic, or simply an admiration for life's poignant beauty.
For Fans Of: Phoebe Bridgers / Matilda Mann
Supports to be announced
Presented by Asian Tones.
This is an 18+ event
Rob Clamp & The Ashmen
28 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
Rob Clamp & The Ashmen are a highenergy folk/Americana outfit from the South Coast, turning raw storytelling into big, fullband, festivalready moments.
Fronted by awardwinning singer'songwriter Rob Clamp, the band blends driving rhythms, soaring violin, mandolin, banjo, piano, and rich vocal harmonies to create a sound that moves effortlessly between intimate folk and electrified, foot'stomping crescendos.
Built around the multiinstrumental talents of Sam Weeks (drums/banjo), Ben Reid (piano/mandolin/guitar), Ed Bentley (bass) and Dave Elliott (violin/harmonica), The Ashmen bring depth, colour, and a wild, rootsy energy to Rob's narrativedriven songs. Their live shows have become known for their dynamic range from pindrop acoustic moments to fullthrottle, loudfolk finales that feel tailormade for festival stages.
Following the release of Rob's acclaimed debut album Lost Soul (2024), the band have been building a reputation across the UK and Europe for their powerful performances, tight musicianship, and the unmistakable chemistry that comes from a group who genuinely love playing together.