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We’ve got some great live music in our sights for spring and, dare we say it, summer!
In the guide below, read about a local festival whose recent line-up announcement has captured our attention: Neighbourhood Weekender. Also read about Canada-based art rockers Braids, whose forthcoming show at YES we are super excited about. The same goes for Easy Kill’s gig at Deaf Institute, where the Radiohead-influenced band will give us a sneak peek at their second album. And for something a little more left of field, check out our feature on producer/sound designer Katie Gately, who’s bringing her stunning new album Loom to The White Hotel.
Also read about Aerial Festival, Eliza Carthy, Steve Hauschildt, The Grahams, Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and more, below.
Here are our picks
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1. Syd Shelton: Rock Against Racism at Gallery Oldham
Specials Fans. Potternewton Park, Leeds, 1981. Courtesy of the artist and Autograph, London Rock Against Racism at Gallery Oldham, Manchester, Until 30 May 2020, free entry - Visit now
Gallery Oldham presents a nationally touring exhibition of photographs by Yorkshire-born Syd Shelton, capturing the legendary Rock Against Racism movement.
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2. Aerial Festival
John Shedwick Aerial Festival at St Mary's Parish Church Ambleside, Cumbria, 24–27 September 2020, from £12 - Book now
Aerial is a new festival of contemporary music, literature and performance, taking place in and around the Lake District town of Ambleside.
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3. Katie Gately at The White Hotel – POSTPONED
Steve Gullick Katie Gately at The White Hotel, Salford, 31 March 2020, from £9 - Book now
For fans of Tim Hecker and Holly Herndon, Katie Gately is a producer and sound designer whose meticulous compositions sit somewhere between music and sound art.
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4. Eliza Carthy: Restitute Live at The Stoller Hall
Eliza Carthy Eliza Carthy: Restitute Live at The Stoller Hall, 2 April 2020, from £11 - Book now
One of the most prominent figures in the English folk revival, Eliza Carthy is bringing her brilliant new solo album Restitute toThe Stoller Hall.
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5. Easy Kill at Deaf Institute
Easy Kill Easy Kill at The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 10 April 2020, from £8 - Book now
For fans of The National, Radiohead and Foals, Manchester-based Easy Kill have an exciting new album on the way. Catch a sneak peek at Deaf Institute.
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6. The Grahams at The Stoller Hall – CANCELLED
The Grahams The Grahams at The Stoller Hall, 9 April 2020, from £11 - Book now
With guitars and whiskey in tow, travelling troubadours The Grahams are soon to lay down their hats at The Stoller Hall, where they’ll perform songs from their forthcoming album, Kids Like Us.
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7. Braids at YES
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8. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Manchester Arena
Steve Parke Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Manchester Arena, Manchester, 6 May 2020, from £30.50 - Book now
One of the world’s great live acts, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are returning to Manchester in support of their extraordinary album, Ghosteen.
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9. Neighbourhood Weekender 2020
Neighbourhood Weekender Neighbourhood Weekender 2020 at Victoria Park, Southport, 23–24 May 2020, from £64.25 - Book now
The Neighbourhood Weekender returns to Warrington for its third outing this May bank holiday. We make our top five picks from the line-up.
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10. Thom Yorke at Victoria Warehouse
Alex Lake Thom Yorke at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, 20–21 June 2020, from £54.70 - Book now
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.
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11. Use Hearing Protection: The Early Years of Factory Records at the Science and Industry Museum
Use Hearing Protection: The Early Years of Factory Records at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, 3 July 2020–10 January 2021, from £5 - Book now
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.
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