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When: 7.30pm on Friday 5 June 2026 Where: YES Basement, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB We’re excited to be working The Bevis Frond again, plus special guest Gerard Love! Formed in 1986 in Walthamstow, London, The Bevis Frond is essentially the enduring solo project of guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Saloman — though over time the live band […]
Poppy Ackroyd
When: 7.30pm on Thursday 11 June 2025 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re delighted to welcome Poppy Ackroyd back to Manchester! Acclaimed composer and pianist Poppy Ackroyd returns with Liminal, her intimate new album released 12 June via One Little Independent Records. Written and recorded during a period […]
Later Youth
When: 7.30pm on Friday 12 June 2026 Where: Kamera at Lloyd & Platt, 617 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M219AN We’re delighted to welcome Later Youth back – to Kamera in Chorlton this time! Since fronting Manchester indie-folk favourites The Travelling Band, Jo Dudderidge – aka Later Youth – has built a reputation as a sought-after producer, […]
Jesse Malin
When: 7.30pm on Friday 12 June 2026 Where: Hallé St Peter’s, 40 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6BF PLEASE NOTE: This show has sold out! We’re excited to be working with Jesse Malin again! Hailed by Rolling Stone as ‘a gritty troubadour of the streets,’ Jesse Malin released his solo debut, The Fine Art Of Self […]
Jim Ghedi + Toria Wooff
When: 7.30pm on Friday 19 June 2026 Where: The Strines Nightingale, 105 Strines Rd, Strines, Marple, Stockport SK6 7GE We’re excited to welcome Jim Ghedi and Toria Wooff to The Strines Nightingale! Jim Ghedi hails from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and although clearly well versed in the history of folk music, he stands out as a potential […]
The Loft
When: 7.30pm on Friday 31 July 2026 Where: Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW We’re delighted to welcome The Loft back to Gullivers! Creation Records originals The Loft release a brand new single, Campervan, on 5 March, followed by the new album, Badges, on 8 May. The record features 10 new songs, recorded at producer Sean […]
Laura Veirs
When: 7.30pm on Monday 14 September 2025 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re delighted to working with Laura Veirs plus Karl Blau! Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter Laura Veirs blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. Her career has seen her collaborate with luminaries […]
Mull Historical Society
When: 7.30pm on Thursday 17 September 2025 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re excited to present an evening with Mull Historical Society at St Michael’s! Following on from the critical and commercial success of the previous record, In My Mind There’s A Room, Colin MacIntyre – aka Mull […]
Robyn Hitchcock
When: 7.30pm on Saturday 26 September 2026 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re delighted to welcome Robyn Hitchcock back to Manchester! With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An […]
Kristin Hersh
When: 7.30pm on Thursday 1 & Friday 2 October 2026 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re delighted to welcome Kristin Hersh back, for two intimate shows at St Michael’s! Over the last three decades, Kristin Hersh’s prolific career has seen her heralded queen of the alternative release. Latest […]