Nick Harper is one the UK's best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60's most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered. For over two decades, he has been dazzling audiences, reviewers & fellow artists alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship & sheer bravado. An imagination bursting with ideas has seen Nick release 11 solo albums to critical acclaim, earning a Number 1 spot in the charts with the seminal hit 'Blue Sky Thinking'.

The moody, retro-futuristic project of Martin Jenkins, Pye Corner Audio evokes the mystery of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and as well as the electro of Drexcyia and classic Detroit techno.

Sea Fever is a five-piece collective fusing intelligent electronics and clanging guitars, underpinned by soaring and hypnotic strings.

Were bringing the phenomenal Crackazat and Jimpster for another big day party. Expect deep jazzy and soulful house from two of the most prolific producers in todays scene. This one's for the steppers!

Wax Format Outdoors Is Back! After 2 Consecutive Sell Out Summer Events In 23 And 24, Wax Format Returns To The Yard In Manchester On Saturday 2Nd August With Sam Mitcham - For Part 3 Of His Vinyl Only Marathon Set Series! The Much Loved Vinyl Maestro Digging Deep Into His Insane Record Collection, Delivering A Pure And Beautiful Seamless Journey Of House, Progressive, Trance And Techno Classics, Open-Air As The Sun Goes Down, Over An Amazing, Urban Backdrop In Manchester! The Event Will Run From 4Pm - Midnight, Providing The Perfect Day To Night Experience, From Sun, To Sunset, To Lasers Under The Stars! We Will Be Creating An Intimate, Boutique, Mini Festival Experience, With Food Vendor, Plenty Of Chill Out Seating And Lots Of Glitter To Accompany Amazing Sound And Production. "But What If It Rains" We Hear You Say? Last 2 Years Have Been Beautiful Sunshine All Weekend, But Regardless We Have The Ability To Cover The Area, So No Matter What The Weather Gods Decide, Nothing Will Dampen Our Vibe! Earlybirds Are Just £12.50 - Go Grab One Today And Get Ready For The Most Magical Musical Experience, Now El Fresco!

Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums.

Join us for a sci-fi rave of epic proportions! We're celebrating 10 years of Space Cassette with a special one-day festival Featuring: Luke Vibert, Henge, Age of Glass, Madmadmad, Chewy She (DJ set), Tirikilatops, Dogshow, Jaques Malchance (Keytar Rave), Haaji Ka Halva, Josie Bee, Talos 4000, Bezzed Aldrin, DJ Helen, Zpor + Space Cassette TV

Martin McAloon is a founding member of Prefab Sprout. Martin will be performing a 2-hour show featuring a large selection of hit songs from the bands extensive archive celebrating over 40 years of his brother, Paddy McAloon's writing. This will be a rare opportunity to hear these incredible songs performed in their natural state.

A night of an electrifying collection of songs with cover songs from divas that we know and love including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan & Diana Ross. If you have ever experienced Michelle sing then you'll know that you're in for quite a ride and you will leave agreeing with Will.I.Am, Jennifer Hudson and Sir Tom Jones that she is indeed a diva! Michelle John was born to sing. Whether it was singing as a child in her local Gospel Choir , or recording and touring with such stars as George Michael , Annie Lennox , Mariah Carey and Eric Clapton. Michelle's vocal dexterity has allowed her to work with artists covering the whole music spectrum, from R&B Diva Whitney Houston to the Legendary Tenor Andrea Bocelli.

In celebration of the homecoming Oasis gigs and seeing as The Yard is the closest music venue to Heaton park (yes, really!), we're hosting our own mini festival across 2 days in our brand new covered outdoor space!

Hats Off is a joint competition from The Yard, in collaboration with The Yard Atelier CIC and renowned local bag designer Edward De Lacy. It's an open call to all local creatives & designers to give their own unique take on the most ultimate bit of Brit Pop uniform. Designers are encouraged to create a bold, unique, and outlandish bucket hat using a pattern provided by Edward himself. The wilder and funkier, the better! All hats will then be showcased at The Yard on a free entry exhibition from daytime until evening with a specially curated selection of DJs, craft beers & much more.