Johnny James

Emerging from the stoner rock underground of the 1990s to become one of the 21st century’s foremost heavy rock bands, Queens of the Stone Age are back.

Leaning on everything from electronica to shoegaze, ambient to UK bass, Leeds collective Honesty headline Mood Swings at YES.

Manchester Camerata presents the world’s first orchestral show by South London collective Speakers Corner Quartet, with Robert Ames.

Alfa Mist plays at the RNCM in support of his excellent fifth album Variables, in which warm, delicate jazz rubs shoulders with hip hop and R&B.

The Christmas concert in Tatton Park is an annual sell-out, kickstarting the Christmas countdown and filling the grand surrounds of Tenants’ Hall with festive favourites.

The Northern Chamber Orchestra ushers in the festive season with resplendent music, including Vivaldi’s Gloria, in Macclesfield.

The Elias String Quartet kick off their exploration of Felix Mendelssohn’s exuberant canon of chamber works with three string quartets.

Celebrated jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins takes to the stage with the RNCM Big Band to deliver an evening of standout tunes from his album The 11th Gate.

Step into a wintry tale of magic and mystique as students of the RNCM bring Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Snow Maiden to life for the very first time at the College. 

Two of the RNCM’s exceptional staff take to the stage to perform Beethoven’s complete cello sonatas.

The RNCM Symphony Orchestra presents a rarely performed masterpiece, John Adams’ restless and rapturous Harmonielehre.