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Cabaret singer Ute Lemper tells the fascinating story of Marlene Dietrich, featuring songs from every chapter of the legendary singer’s life.

Use Hearing Protection tells the story of Factory Records’ formative years from 1978-1982, when the label made waves with its innovative work in music, technology and design.

Stay Fresh Fest is back this February with a raft of new and emerging talent from the North West. Read our top picks from the line-up.

Joining a raft of great new bands breaking out of Ireland, shadowy post punks The Murder Capital are getting us seriously excited.

Following his sold out show at Gorilla, Alfa Mist returns to Manchester for a special ‘in the round’ performance at the stunning Royal Exchange Theatre.

Funk guitarist Cory Wong returns to Manchester with a joyous new album and his signature blend of guitar wizardry, laugh-out-loud jokes and eccentric visuals.

In support of their 10th studio album The Centre Won’t Hold, feminist punks Sleater Kinney are bringing their mighty-as-ever live show to Manchester.

Following the release of his excellent solo album ANIMA, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is performing not one but two shows at Victoria Warehouse this June.

For many, WIRE are the definitive post-punk band. On the cusp of releasing new album Mind Hive, now is as good a time as ever to catch them live.

Leading lights of Mancunian psych-pop, Whyte Horses are performing a special hometown show at RNCM this January.

One of the world’s great live acts, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are returning to Manchester next year in support of their extraordinary album, Ghosteen.

Veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, Sam Sweeney is carving out a remarkable solo career as a world-class fiddler. Don’t miss him at The Stoller Hall.