Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall

Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November.

Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.

Mercurial NYC avant-rock vets Blonde Redhead play Manchester following the release of Sit Down for Dinner, their warmest, most welcoming record yet.

Experience the electric combo of hip thrusting bellydance and gut busting riffs in Bellyrock at Band on the Wall.

Burlesque of the Wall celebrates feminine powerhouse energy. Be captivated, inspired, and uplifted in this combination of live jazz and burlesque artistry.

Bring your records for a spin at our Open Deck session this Saturday! If you’ve bought some new vinyl from a local record shop this week, just show your receipt at the bar to get yourself a free 9” pizza!

Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.

Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.

Join the specialist guides of the Original Ghostwalk of York for a genuinely eerie experience in the dark streets of this ancient city.

Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.

Explore the 40 year anniversary of the miner’s strikes creatively in this series of poetry workshops.

Get ready for a baa-rilliant adventure with Shaun the Sheep!