Chris Horkan

Written by Chris Horkan

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Manchester Camerata: Equinox

This stunning performance of Norwegian violin star Henning Kraggerud’s Equinox, and narration by a very special guest, will spin you through time, space and 24 keys.

From £22.00
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Portmeirion

Portmeirion was created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976. He wanted to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it – and hoped the village…

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BBC Philharmonic: Haydn’s The Creation

‘When I think of God’, said Joseph Haydn, ‘I can write only cheerful music’. The Creation makes his point perfectly, yet this choral masterpiece offers much more than just blithe-spirited joy. From £5.00

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Roy Harper

Now officially ‘retired’, and living in a secluded corner of Ireland, Harper has recently been hailed as a key influence by a much younger generation of devoted starsailors.

From £25.00
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Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts

Jeffrey Lewis is a prolific recording artist and comic book writer/artist. The New York born and based Lewis has released albums and toured with a band under a number of different guises but since 2015 has been playing as Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts.

From £10.00
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Kiran Leonard at The Deaf Institute

Kiran Leonard is a mercurially talented 20-year-old musician from near Oldham, Greater Manchester. In the wake of numerous Bandcamp EPs and homemade CDR releases, Grapefruit is the follow-up proper to his 2013 acclaimed debut album Bowler Hat Soup.

From £11.00
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Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop at RNCM

Sam Beam (of Iron & Wine) and Jesca Hoop have announced details of their first ever UK and Ireland tour. The duo, who release their debut album Love Letter for Fire via Sub Pop on the 15th April, will play UK shows at the end of the summer.

From £20.00
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Monthly Gig Guide: Picks for August

For the sixth in our monthly series, Hey! Manchester brings you the picks of the best live gigs Manchester has to offer. Sing Our Songs for Gaza Featuring the cream...