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When: 7pm on Wednesday 9 December 2026 Where: The Strines Nightingale, 105 Strines Road, Strines, Marple, Stockport SK6 7GE We’re exciting to host an intimate show as Mathias Kom introduces Nev Clay! The second biggest joy in music is discovering an act that blows you out of the water. The biggest joy, though, is sharing that […]
James Yorkston
When: 7.30pm on Friday 11 December 2026 Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG We’re delighted to welcome James Yorkston back – this time, to St Michael’s! James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Since 2001, he has released a series of acclaimed […]
The Unthanks In Winter
When: 7pm on Wednesday 16 December 2026 Where: Albert Hall, 27 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR We’re delighted to welcome The Unthanks’ ‘In Winter’ show back to Albert Hall! Described as ‘the gold standard’ of all winter records alongside Frost and Fire by The Watersons in a five star review from The Times, The Unthanks In […]
Bella Hardy
When: 7.30pm on Saturday 19 December 2026 Where: New Mills Art Theatre, Jodrell St, New Mills, High Peak SK22 3HJ We’re delighted to welcome Bella Hardy to the Art Theatre in New Mills! Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most celebrated voices in modern folk live on stage, as daughter of the […]
Cat Clyde
When: 7.30pm on Tuesday 26 January 2027 Where: New Century Locker, Mayes Street, Manchester M60 4ES We’re excited to present Cat Clyde in New Century’s new venue, Locker! “Where is my love?” Cat Clyde howls, opening her new album ‘Mud Blood Bone’ with abandon. Can’t find my love? It’s not the somber lament of a longing […]
Josh Rouse
When: 7pm on Friday 29 January 2027 Where: Band on the Wall, 26 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JZ We’re excited to be welcoming Josh Rouse back to Band on the Wall – with special guest Kathryn Williams! Josh Rouse has signed to New West Records and will release his label debut Museums and Women on 23 […]
Hayden Thorpe
When: 7.30pm on Thursday 4 February 2027 Where: New Century Locker, Mayes Street, Manchester M60 4ES We’re excited to welcome Hayden Thorpe back – this time, to perform the songs of Wild Beasts! Hayden Thorpe performs the Wild Beasts songbook for the first time in almost nine years. Playing entirely solo, the shows will be an […]
True Mountain Laurel
When: 7.30pm on Tuesday 9 February 2027 Where: Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW We’re delighted to be working with True Mountain Laurel for the first time! Born out of late-night harmonies, shared voice memos, and a long-standing friendship rooted in mutual admiration, Haley Blais and Sam Lynch have formed the supergroup True Mountain Laurel. […]
Lael Neale
When: 7pm on Saturday 6 March 2027 Where: YES Pink Room, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB We’re excited to welcome Lael Neale back to YES! In the wake of three critically acclaimed records on Sub Pop, minimalist lo-fi auteur Lael Neale announces As Killers Do – the inaugural self-release under her new imprint Consensual Sound, due […]
Pokey LaFarge
When: 7.15pm on Saturday 13 March 2027 Where: Band on the Wall, 26 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JZ We’re excited to be welcoming Pokey Lafarge back – this time, to Band on the Wall as part of Manchester Folk Festival! For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic […]