Commontime is the new album from Field Music, the first record from the Sunderland siblings since 2012’s Plumb. Written and recorded in spontaneous bursts over six months in their Wearside studio, Commontime is built around the brothers playing, writing and singing together again after four years of solo works, collaborations and soundtracks.
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269
Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.
free entry
Directed by renowned saxophonist Munch Manship, Band on The Wall’s well established jazz workshop provides hands on experience in performing jazz.
from £95
Read our highlights from the RNCM Summer Season, from 50th anniversary celebrations to partnership events with MIF23 and Opera North.
Parklife, the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, returns this June, and the line-up is typically huge.
from £84.50
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters brings his This Is Not A Drill tour to Manchester’s AO Arena, performing both solo and Pink Floyd material.
from £98.50
Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington AKA Darkside bring their dreamy mélange of psychedelia, art rock and electronica to New Century.
from £31.42
Set in the flora-filled sanctuary of Hulme Community Garden Centre, Green Island Festival places global sounds at the forefront.
from £12.50
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.
All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.
