Karima Francis + Annabel Allum at Waterside

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

Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.

Directed by renowned saxophonist Munch Manship, Band on The Wall’s well established jazz workshop provides hands on experience in performing jazz.

As usual the RNCM Summer Season is filled to the brim with brilliant concerts. Read our highlights, with a little something for everyone.

Parklife, the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, returns this June, and the line-up is typically huge.

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.

Electronic producer Nicolas Jaar and guitarist Dave Harrington AKA Darkside bring their dreamy mélange of psychedelia, art rock and electronica to New Century.

Set in the flora-filled sanctuary of Hulme Community Garden Centre, Green Island Festival places global sounds at the forefront.